Devastating Coronavirus in Uganda
We have all felt the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the latest surge of cases in Uganda now makes a ‘new normal’ seem further away than ever for…
A child’s journey through foster care
May is National Foster Care Month, time to recognise the part we all play in making sure every child grows up in a safe and loving family. To acknowledge the…
“I love seeing children find their forever homes”
Harriet worked with us in our babies’ home, when we closed it she volunteered and was trained on being a foster carer.She has been a foster carer for a little…
The No Child Left Behind Project
Providing a blueprint for national childcare reform in Uganda through community-led child protection Last month, we brought a few key stakeholders together to reflect and celebrate achievements from our recently…
Building the capacity of journalists to report on alternative care
Last week, we are glad to have collaborated with Uganda Child's rights NGO Network (UCRNN) to empower journalists with information on the importance of family-based care. “It’s key for us…
Supporting Families of Children with Disabilities in Makindye Division
Ramula stands behind her nine-year-old son Elijah, who is standing in his assistive device. She stretches her hands and holds his back making sure that he is comfortable. She cannot…
My Heart was broken, but now it is Healing
Sharon is a single mother to a two-year-old daughter, Naomi who has Cerebral Palsy. “It has been tough,” Sharon told us as she cuddled her daughter, Naomi, in her arms.…
Empower our community volunteers with mental health and counselling skills to prevent separation
Meet George, one of our community volunteers who supported Aidah’s family through a difficult time. George has been a volunteer in his community for the last 20 years. He shared…
“I felt like the world was against me”: supporting families facing mental health challenges
“I felt like the world was against me,” Aidah shared with us. “I did not have anyone to help me, not even my friends,” Aidah’s husband left her and their…
“Allow children to have a voice,” Nicole
“Children should not be forgotten in any situation, more so during a global pandemic,” shared Nicole Ndawula. Nicole is making masks for children we work with as her school social…
Celebrating World Children’s Day
Did you know? World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children…
Supporting young adults leaving care
"The first time I cooked for myself was a disaster. My rice was overcooked. I did not know how to measure the ratio of water to rice,” Anna laughed as…
