Sarah has an immense connection with children, finding something special in each one she encounters. She is determined to make their lives better, bringing them joy and a sense of…

In May 2022, the Were Nigiwani “God is with us” peer parenting group was formed in Peipei village in Tororo district. This group is made up of 20 parents of…

A Story of Love, Support, and a Commitment to Creating a Nurturing Environment for Children. Meet Petra, a beacon of hope for children in need of foster care in Uganda.…

At the age of 10 in 2002, Tadius was taken in by his aunt and placed in an institution for shelter and education. He remained there until 2019, when he…

Owor Augustino, a member of the Were Nigiwani group in Tororo district, eastern Uganda, has taken the knowledge he gained from a peer support group training and put it into…

"Growing up in an institution, I experienced both good and challenging moments," recalls 28-year-old Musa. At 11 years old, he lost his biological parents and was taken to the institution…

Kanamugire is a passionate social worker and chairperson of Greater Masaka Association of Cerebral Palsy in central Uganda. He provides psychosocial support to parents of children with cerebral palsy and…

Gone are the days when a girl child was discriminated against, neglected and denied a chance to live just a normal life. Girls were denied rights to inclusion, participation, inheritance,…

In 2021. Susan Ajok joined Child’s i family as the country Director. We caught up with her as she assumed her role and she shared insights in her new role…

As we repurpose institutions, we make sure that children in the institutions are placed in families either with relatives, foster families, or adoptive parents. Elijah was referred to Smile Africa…

The term “foster care” is used in a variety of ways, and, consequently, it often causes confusion and miscommunication. In the industrialised world it is generally used to refer to…

Nambusi is a mother of 8 children and has also been taking care of other children in her home. Most of the children she has cared for have grown and…