Our Stories
How we are rewriting the script for children living in orphanages in Uganda

Allan fits right in
“I have always wanted to adopt, to provide a home to a child in need,” James tells us when we visit him and his family.

Jack has filled our home with laughter and more love
With twelve grown-up children now living out in the world on their own, Mr. and Mrs. Mpoza felt their nest was empty. “Jack has filled

“I am breaking the cycle of family separation in my community”
“I know first hand how hard life is for children who do not grow up with their families. I lived it, I know it,” Yusuf

It gives me so much joy to open my heart and home to children in need – Teddy
Being a single mother of three hasn’t stopped Teddy from opening her heart and home to taking care of more children. “I just love children,”

Families Belong together
Two years ago, Joy was the first child we reunited with her family from Smile Africa Ministries Orphanage. We recently revisited Joy and her family

A family is the best place for a child to grow
Community Volunteers during the training “I am surrounded by children every day. My superpower is taking care of children and helping them form a foundation

“I am happy to be home”, says Samuel
Samuel with his aunt “I like living with my aunt at home,” Samuel says. “ I love playing football with my friends after school,” he

I am happy that my children are growing up with me, says Abigail
Abigail and her triplets You can see the love on Abigail’s face as she watches her three bundles of joy play. “They are my pride

It takes a village to raise a child – the role of Community Volunteers
We meet Ramadhan in his element, doing what he does best: interacting with his community members. You can tell Ramadhan takes pride in his work.

Helping Kampala Archdiocese Reimagine How They Care
“The children placed in our care will now have a chance to grow up in families rather than in the orphanages that we have,” says

I gave birth to baby Lindah from my heart
“…Baby Lindah… baby Lindah…baby baby Lindah …” It is singing time in Jackie’s home, something that has become somewhat of a ritual every Saturday morning.

“My biggest motivation has been bringing about positive social change.”
In a world filled with social challenges, we need individuals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of people within their communities