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March 27, 2024
We would like to extend a very special thank you to The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown, Rob and Mary Logan Hoxton, as well as Mindi Huebner […]
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February 27, 2024
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) released the 2023 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examination results on February 15th, 2024 and we are proud to announce […]
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February 22, 2024
56-year-old Margaret Namata is the single-mother of one of our sponsored student’s, Joseph Wasswa Ntwasi. On September 25th 2023, Margaret was hospitalized at H.K Medical Centre […]
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January 30, 2024
Calling all furry, scaly and feathery friends! Does your pet have what it takes to win Children of Uganda’s Cute Pet Photo Contest and Fundraiser? Students will […]
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January 30, 2024
We are often asked how long students are sponsored in our program; so, we thought it might be helpful to give a brief overview: The system […]
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December 19, 2023
To receive a quality education is a life-changing gift, but for a child to also know in their heart that they are valued and loved by […]
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December 19, 2023
Extreme weather events have been plaguing East Africa in recent weeks. And in fact, six Children of Uganda families experienced the devastating affects of a rare […]
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November 19, 2023
We invite all our supporters to rewatch this year’s virtual event whenever you’d like (or if you missed it, watch for the first time!). You can […]
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November 19, 2023
A tattered piece of fabric hanging above the threshold is all that separated Sarah from her attacker that fateful night in September of 2022. One year […]
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October 31, 2023
This year’s Journey of Light event will be hosted by two of our very own sponsored students, Grace and Joel. They will be joined by several […]
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September 28, 2023
Join us on Thursday, November 9th at 5pm PST / 8pm EST for our 3rd annual virtual benefit: Journey of Light III. Right now, we have […]
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August 29, 2023
Anwar Musa is a true force of nature. He also happens to be one of the best board members Children of Uganda (COU) has ever had. […]
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August 26, 2023
Ephraim listened eagerly as his older brother, Isaac, shared stories of school and being sponsored by Children of Uganda (COU). Isaac joined COU’s sponsorship program in […]
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July 30, 2023
For as long as Children of Uganda’s (COU) history, we have run a fully funded sponsorship model with school fees paid 100% by the organization through […]
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July 23, 2023
Thanks to our amazing sponsors, we recently delivered tool kits and study materials to 15 students studying at Vision for Africa International College. Vision for Africa […]
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June 29, 2023
Written by: Our dear friend Marilyn Phillips of Colorado Springs, CO passed away last month after an 11-month battle with cancer. She (along with her husband […]
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June 28, 2023
If you sponsor a student (or you would like to learn more about our sponsorship portal), this guide was made for you to get the most […]
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May 30, 2023
The following students have successfully graduated from Children of Uganda and their respective universities from December, 2022 – March, 2023: Congratulations to our graduates and their […]
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May 27, 2023
Travel technology leader, Hotel Engine, began sponsoring 8 Children of Uganda students at the start of 2022. Now a year into their sponsorship, the children wanted to […]
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April 20, 2023
Several months ago, we shared the story of one of our most vulnerable students, Sharif Ssenono, and his mother Sarah. Since then, the family endured even […]
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April 19, 2023
Written by: As we continue our series on VALUE (and who brings it to Children of Uganda) – I am thrilled to introduce you to Nicole […]
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March 21, 2023
Six years ago – The 100 Women Club was launched. And, in that first year alone, we not only met our fundraising goal – we far […]
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March 9, 2023
Written by: Crystal Ferguson, Children of Uganda’s current Board Chair, is someone who goes after what she wants and will go to great lengths to achieve her […]
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February 27, 2023
Our team is glad to report that Children of Uganda’s sponsored students are happy, healthy and comfortable at school. 5 partner schools were visited to follow-up […]
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February 27, 2023
Written by: A few weeks ago – I had the great pleasure of speaking with George Howell– a longstanding member of the COU family. George shared […]
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January 30, 2023
We are excited to welcome and introduce 10 new students joining our sponsorship program this year. All of the children were chosen from either existing FASTrack […]
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January 25, 2023
Children of Uganda holds family meetings in our main service areas (for our sponsored students and their guardians) in January prior to the start of each […]
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December 15, 2022
Behind Mary Nazimuli’s endearing smile is a mother enduring tremendous suffering. Mary is a widow and the sole breadwinner of her family, but she struggles with […]
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December 14, 2022
Children of Uganda is proud to be partnering with two of our most musically gifted alumni, Bernard Sserwanga and Christine Nankinga, for a special holiday concert […]
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November 23, 2022
School is on term break and Sharif Ssenono is home for the holidays, but what exactly does that mean for him and his family? For Sharif, […]
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October 19, 2022
Ritah Namwiza was sponsored by Children of Uganda (COU) as a young girl and today she is proudly serving on our local Advisory Board in Uganda. […]
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October 18, 2022
One of the most successful methods of running an Income Generating Activity (IGA) is with a small group who pool their talents and resources together on […]
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October 18, 2022
Thanks to Children of Uganda’s amazing supporters and our generous matching gift donors, we were able to provide emergency food bundles – including beans, rice, salt, posho and soap – […]
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October 3, 2022
We are so grateful to friends like you for making Journey of Light II a wonderful success! So far, we are over halfway to our $100,000 goal and are […]
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August 16, 2022
On Monday, September 5th students all across Uganda will be returning to school for their 3rd and final term of the academic year. This comes at […]
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August 11, 2022
Children of Uganda graduate and Tour of Light alumna, Jane Nanfuka, lent her beautiful voice for our Journey of Light II trailer which you can now […]
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July 22, 2022
Can you imagine not having a bathroom in your own home? No sink. No toilet. No privacy, safety or ability to properly clean yourself. In Uganda, […]
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July 20, 2022
West Africa is facing the worst food crisis in over a decade with 27 million people going hungry. “This number could rise to 38 million this […]
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June 23, 2022
Join us on Saturday, September 24th at 4pm PST / 7pm EST for Children of Uganda’s 2nd annual virtual benefit: Journey of Light II. Last year, […]
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June 22, 2022
Written by: Executive Director, Pamela Brannon When it comes to keeping Children of Uganda moving – no one does a better job at that than our […]
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May 26, 2022
From a tender age, Eridad has acted as head-of-household for his entire family – providing and caring for his elderly grandmother, mentally and physically handicapped mother […]
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May 24, 2022
The sad state of our students’ footwear (as you can see below) – and knowing that the vast majority of families in Uganda are not financially […]
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April 27, 2022
Rose Nakyanzi and her children (pictured above) erupted in cheers when we delivered the good news that they had secured a FASTrack partner! And, their family […]
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April 21, 2022
Every child deserves to go to school wearing proper footwear. We believe it is a health and safety right – and today, you have the power […]
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March 29, 2022
Gertrude Namirembe is a powerhouse! This inspiring woman raised the roof at Children of Uganda’s 2022 annual guardian’s meeting where she shared her spirited testimony. Boldly, […]
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March 21, 2022
Children of Uganda is excited and grateful for the opportunity to partner with travel technology leader, Hotel Engine, within its Corporate Social Responsibility Program. Launched in 2021, […]
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February 26, 2022
Children of Uganda staff recently met up with our sponsored students at school to hand deliver their personal and academic requirements (including uniforms, soap, sanitary napkins, […]
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February 23, 2022
After a world record-breaking 83-week school shutdown, Ugandan students finally returned to their classrooms on January 10th, 2022. Everyone is feeling hopeful seeing schools and businesses […]
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February 22, 2022
As an annual practice, Children of Uganda holds family meetings in our main services areas (for our sponsored students and their guardians) at the beginning of […]
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January 27, 2022
We are excited to welcome and introduce 11 new students joining our sponsorship program this year (including twins, Harriet and Irene!). The newly recruited children completed […]
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January 20, 2022
Children of Uganda’s over-night Empowerment & Transformation camp was held from December 17th – 20th, 2021 on beautiful Lake Victoria. 144 of our sponsored students in […]
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January 19, 2022
All of us at Children of Uganda are simply overcome with joy and gratitude for the great work you’ve empowered us to achieve this year. Your support […]
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December 13, 2021
Written by: There are some days in my work where I realize how utterly blessed beyond measure I am. December 10th was one such day! A […]
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December 11, 2021
Uganda now holds the record for the longest school disruption of anywhere in the world – a staggering 83 weeks. During the long COVID lockdowns, our […]
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December 8, 2021
Can you imagine yourself – sheltering from a torrential downpour – not knowing if the roof over your head might collapse at any moment? Karim, Grace, […]
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November 23, 2021
Olivia Namugambe loves cooking and nourishing the ones she loves. Life has presented her with many challenges and she has faced them all with extraordinary courage. […]
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October 26, 2021
We are excited to help get you into the spirit of our upcoming Journey of Light celebration with a special perk for those who register today – a […]
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October 26, 2021
Today, Henry Jjemba is the proud owner of his own health juice company. Uncle J Fresh Juice currently serves over 100 people in the Kampala district […]
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October 9, 2021
Join us on Saturday, November 13th at 1pm PST / 4pm EST for Children of Uganda’s first-ever virtual benefit: Journey of Light – an evening of […]
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September 26, 2021
At boarding school, sponsored student Hellen was not only getting a great education – she was also given safe shelter and comforts far beyond what she […]
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August 31, 2021
AUGUST 31, 2021—Children of Uganda’s performance tour returns after a 7-year hiatus with their upcoming Journey of Light: a Virtual Benefit Boma to empower Ugandan women […]
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August 28, 2021
Denis Ssekajjugo and 11 of his family members (including his parents, 6 siblings and 3 relatives) have been living and sleeping under an unsafe roof. That’s […]
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August 20, 2021
Can you imagine not knowing where your next meal will come from? For many Ugandan families, this is an all-too-common reality and food insecurity has only […]
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July 28, 2021
Tour of Light alum and COU university graduate, Jane Nanfuka, is living her dream of owning a bakery – Janan Bakers. Jane earned her Bachelor’s Degree […]
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July 26, 2021
“I thank God for COU. The knowledge I got from COU’s training is what has helped me build my business. I can now be assured of […]
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June 18, 2021
Although the majority of guardians we empower are women, several of our sponsored students are blessed with exceptional and hardworking fathers. And 7-year-old Jane Rachael is […]
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June 14, 2021
47-year-old Hadijjah is the primary caretaker of 9 children (7 grandchildren and 2 teenage daughters). Hadijjah’s granddaughter, 8 year-old Shifrah, was selected to join Children of […]
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June 7, 2021
Allen dreamed of creating designs well before her wish came true. In fact, over 10 years ago when asked what she wanted to be when she […]
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May 25, 2021
Written by: “Do you remember what you were doing when you were 11-years-old?” My family and I had just moved into a brand-new house. My brother […]
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May 23, 2021
Over the past few months, many of our students have had the opportunity to return to school since the lockdown began. Candidate (P.7, S.4 and S.6) […]
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May 6, 2021
In honor of Mother’s Day, sponsored student Jesca wanted to share with us about her mom and how much she admires her. Jesca’s mother’s name is […]
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April 15, 2021
Soap is an essential item (even more so during the pandemic), which made it an ideal Income Generating Activity (IGA) to introduce to our supported families. […]
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April 7, 2021
As a social worker for Children of Uganda, I have personally witnessed the mental and emotional toll the pandemic has had on students and their families. […]
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March 27, 2021
And tonight, Rose Nakyanzi will sleep comfortably thanks to our Family Empowerment Program and an investment from The 100 Women Club. This is her story: Rose […]
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March 26, 2021
If you’ve ever been on an airplane, you know the drill. During the safety instructions, a pleasant flight attendant reminds everyone to buckle up, properly stow […]
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March 19, 2021
Have you ever heard of Nasir Ahmed? You have this gentleman to thank if you FaceTime, Zoom, or do any online video chatting. He and his team […]
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March 18, 2021
Since launching our Matching Hearts campaign in February, we have welcomed 9 new child sponsors to the COU family! We are so grateful that new recruits […]
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February 18, 2021
Thanks to Children of Uganda supporters like you donating $15 and up, we have now met and exceeded our $2,700 Virtual Clothing Drive budget. Clothing distributions […]
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February 17, 2021
In 2005, following the death of his father, Derrick Kiggundu joined Children of Uganda’s sponsorship program. In January of 2018, Derrick’s mother Scovia was also chosen […]
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January 26, 2021
Growing bodies squeeze into ill fitting clothes. No amount of washing can repair the rips, tears and stains. It’s time to buy their children new clothes; […]
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January 22, 2021
All of the students in our program come from vulnerable backgrounds. Many of them have also experienced trauma. Counseling and psychosocial support have always been a […]
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December 21, 2020
Some stories stay with you. There’s one in particular that a teammate in Uganda shared with me about a mother deep in a village with 3 […]
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December 13, 2020
Do you remember at the beginning of the year (pre-pandemic times), we introduced to you a mother and 100 Women Club beneficiary named Eva Nantanda? Her […]
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November 21, 2020
As you can clearly see above – our supporters have made a measurable and truly impactful difference in the lives of Ugandan families during this most […]
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November 14, 2020
My perspective on serving Ugandan children and their families entirely changed course in a discussion about soap. Can you imagine – a bar of soap being […]
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October 16, 2020
By: Ritah Namakula, Children of Uganda Program Director The 2020 academic year was prematurely cut short on March 18th as a precautionary measure to control the […]
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October 2, 2020
The powerful statement above was spoken by the mother of sponsored student Jovia Nakiyimba (pictured top right below) upon receiving solar lanterns from Children of Uganda. […]
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September 22, 2020
Demand for black composition books in Uganda is immense and ongoing. School-age children, university students, teachers and even small business owners use them for notetaking, data […]
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September 15, 2020
A few months ago, Divine Muwawu (in the white shirt on the far right) was hiding his poor health from his Mama. He was afraid of […]
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August 21, 2020
Daily life during the pandemic has many challenges; and yet, our sponsored students and their families have shown remarkable resiliency and determination. Many of our […]
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August 8, 2020
Tailoring Training Gives Women The Opportunity To Reinvent Their Small Business Uganda’s strict and early lock down measures effectively slowed the spread of COVID-19 – with […]
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July 24, 2020
While people are staying home and taking action to prevent the spread of COVID-19, mosquitoes are out in full force to unleash a devastating disease of […]
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July 19, 2020
“There can be no doubt that Black men, Black women and Black children all across this great nation (and without a doubt all across the world) continue to […]
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June 24, 2020
Access to sanitary napkins should never be a worry for girls and women coping with their monthly period; and yet, this is a widespread concern across […]
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June 12, 2020
Children of Uganda (COU) was born out of a pandemic – the global HIV/AIDS pandemic – 25 years ago this month. An entire generation was killed […]
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May 28, 2020
Children of Uganda is focused on reviving our Family Empowerment Program (FEP) and adapting Income Generating Activities (IGAs) to benefit both students and their guardians while […]
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May 15, 2020
Children of Uganda alumnus, Fred Ssekamatte, is the proud owner of Zest Pharmacy in Uganda. He recently received an official certification from the Uganda National Bureau […]
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May 5, 2020
GRADE LEVEL: S.3 Richard lives with his aunt, uncle, four brothers and sisters and eight cousins. He and his siblings were taken in by their aunt […]
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April 28, 2020
This is your U.S. team – arm in arm – right outside of Children of Uganda’s office in Charles Town, WV. The photo was taken back […]
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April 27, 2020
As of Sunday, April 26th all 200 of our families in Uganda have received an Emergency Relief Bundle filled with food staples like rice and beans, […]
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April 5, 2020
STAY TUNED FOR ONGOING UPDATES...We are committed to supporting our sponsored students and their families throughout this crisis. Thank you to everyone who is generously aiding […]
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March 19, 2020
Agnes Nakintu’s lifelong passion and commitment to Children of Uganda (COU) was rightfully recognized when she was awarded “2019 Best Employee of the Year”. As Finance […]
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March 13, 2020
“I love the shock their eyes give away when they see me taking on a plumbing job.” -Margret Najjagwe (said with a smile, speaking of her […]
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February 25, 2020
They say “it takes a village to raise a child.” And, in developing women-led Village Savings & Loan Associations (VSLAs), we see that the same can […]
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February 4, 2020
Eva Nantanda is the epitome of a resilient woman. The 47-year-old, single-mother of 5 children who once lived in severe poverty now has a thriving homestead […]
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January 30, 2020
Children of Uganda’s sponsors open pathways for orphaned and vulnerable children (OVCs) to access quality education, skills training and livelihood support. The aim of our education […]
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January 29, 2020
We are so very grateful to all of our child sponsors, 100 Women Club members, Leadership Circle donors, volunteers and everyone who gives their time, talents […]
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December 11, 2019
“I am so excited and cannot wait to sit for my Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). I have been reading hard and I hope to get 11 […]
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December 11, 2019
Allan Mugabe is a determined young man – driven by the love and sacrifice of his mother, Stella (both are pictured above). You see, Allan and […]
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November 13, 2019
Loud and joyful cries were heard from the compound the moment Children of Uganda’s vehicle embarked upon the homestead’s dirt road. Incredibly, after 8 years apart, […]
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October 30, 2019
“Travel opens your heart, broadens your mind and fills your life with stories to tell.” -Paula Bendfeldt Traveling to Uganda is one of the great joys […]
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October 30, 2019
“Our children are our future. Building children’s character is very important if we are to have responsible citizens.” -Ritah NamakulaChildren of Uganda Program Director Thanks to […]
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October 11, 2019
In 1972, during the midst of Idi Amin’s brutal dictatorship (a regime characterized by rampant human rights abuses, political repression, ethnic purging, extrajudicial killings and widespread […]
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October 7, 2019
TYPE OF IGA PROJECT: Piggery Immaculate lost her husband in 2004 and has ever since been the sole provider for their 8 children (including Children of […]
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August 30, 2019
“We continue to churn out white collar students, yet we have no jobs. We need to look at this and ensure that we prepare our people […]
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July 31, 2019
On June 18th, Children of Uganda’s Program Director, Ritah Namakula, along with our Finance and Administration Officer, Richard Kasibante and Sponsorship Coordinator, Angela Kyolaba Munii traveled […]
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June 30, 2019
Please comment on, like and share our videos on Facebook and Instagram! Children of Uganda has directly sponsored the primary, secondary, vocational and/or university education of […]
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May 31, 2019
“I never imagined my life would cycle back to farming. And although I did not become a medical doctor, I see myself instead as a hunger […]
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April 30, 2019
CNN recently named Uganda one of the most beautiful places to visit in the world. If you would like to see the beauty of Uganda firsthand […]
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March 29, 2019
Snacks, soda and sugar are highly prized items at boarding schools in Uganda – see how a little goes a long way in boosting students’ joy […]
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February 28, 2019
At the annual guardian’s meeting, our primary purpose is to bring families together to share their personal and collective experiences, triumphs, challenges and vision for the […]
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January 31, 2019
“To keep the body in good health is a duty…otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” – Buddha By the […]
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December 17, 2018
On behalf of everyone at Children of Uganda, we thank you for over a decade of loving service to vulnerable youth and their families. Dearest Prossie, […]
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November 30, 2018
For 24 of Uganda’s most vulnerable kids, their lives are about to completely transform through sponsorship. Edrine does not smile. He doesn’t want to play with […]
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October 31, 2018
Children of Uganda’s annual fall board meeting was held in Denver, CO where many exciting wishes came true – including reaching a big fundraising goal and […]
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September 30, 2018
“I am confident that even if Children of Uganda left me today, I can continue to educate my children with the foundation I’ve been given.” Over […]
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August 31, 2018
Mia McLaughlin (pictured above) accompanied COU’s Executive Director, Pamela Brannon, and Board Chair, Cheryl Hargrow, on this year’s summer expedition to Uganda. Mia is the daughter […]
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July 31, 2018
When choosing what to write about this month, I knew almost immediately the story I wanted to share. I have been Executive Director for over 10 […]
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June 30, 2018
Matched dollar for dollar, together we can raise upwards of $10,000! This limited-time opportunity ends July 30th, so please act now. Between family vacations, summer camps […]
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May 31, 2018
“There is no force equal to a woman determined to rise” – W.E.B. Dubois Between May 25th – 28th, Children of Uganda’s (COU) staff visited 20 […]
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April 30, 2018
“It is you who turned a Kyengerere girl into the important person that I am today. Thank you very much.” -Brenda Nambuubi Brenda Nambuubi was born […]
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March 31, 2018
Greetings from Northern Israel! As the saying goes, ” God will make a way” and indeed he has for me. I started my journey in the […]
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February 28, 2018
Thanks to her loving and devoted sponsors, this COU graduate is on the road to success. Jane Nanfuka graced stages across America on the Tour of […]
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January 31, 2018
We are so proud to honor one of our most brilliant and resilient sponsored students. Daisy Nkinzi was recently awarded “Top Student of the Year” based […]
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February 7, 2017
Students had illuminating answers to most of the questions asked by the facilitators whenever any arose. Children of Uganda held a character transformation, counseling and guidance […]
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February 6, 2017
Five students — among the first students to be sponsored by Children of Uganda — have graduated from prominent universities in Uganda. The aim of Children […]
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February 3, 2017
“I owe my life and achievements to Children of Uganda.” Margaret Nazziwa is one our guardians. When her son Robert joined Children of Uganda, her own […]
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December 6, 2016
“It’s a dream come true to work for an international development organization and it wouldn’t have been possible if Children of Uganda hadn’t believed in me.” […]
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