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For every child, hope

Children first. Communities stronger.

We help families in Uganda build safer futures through education access, child nutrition and local livelihoods.

Education

50+

Children supported with school materials and retention programs.

Nutrition

200

Meals delivered through school and community feeding points.

Livelihood

6

Villages reached with climate-smart farming and savings groups.

What We Do

Programs that move families forward

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Education

Every child in school

From school readiness to adolescent learning, we invest in safe and inclusive classrooms.

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Nutrition

Healthy start for all

We address malnutrition with maternal counseling, school meals and community care.

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Livelihoods

Resilient households

Families gain tools, training and savings support to withstand economic and climate shocks.

Latest Updates

Stories, data and field reports

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Solar power boosts health centres

Working with district partners, we expanded clean energy to improve maternal and child health services.

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Protect girls from early dropout

Community mentors and school clubs are helping adolescent girls remain in class and complete their education.

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New child wellbeing survey findings

Our latest household survey offers timely insights to guide child-focused planning in hard-to-reach communities.

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How clean water changed one village

See how child-safe water points are transforming daily routines, school attendance, and family health outcomes.

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Story Spotlight

"I can stay in class now."

Sarah, 13, almost dropped out because her family could not afford learning supplies. Through our local partners, she received a school kit and mentorship support. Today, she is back in school and thriving.

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