ChildFund’s Shs7.5bn ILEAP Project to Boost Livelihoods, Education and Child Protection in Palorinya
A Shs7.5 billion initiative dubbed the Integrated Livelihood, Education and Protection (ILEAP) project has been...
Universal Primary Education (UPE) schools receive 43,000 text books
It is against this background that ChildFund International in partnership with Longhorn Publishers, has moved...
Education Experts Call for Financing in Early Childhood Development
Education experts have proposed that the only way to enhance quality Early Childhood Education is...
Parenting in Crisis: How refugee parents are creating safe homes for children
In this video, we shine a light on positive parenting among refugee families in Palorinya...
How Julius overcame visual impairment to lead
At just four months old, Julius Kamya was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a type of eye...
Turning childhood dreams into a teaching career
Every morning, seven-year-old Judith Akumu would tie her dress, grab her books and dash out...
From a mango tree shade to the halls of justice
It was exactly 11:00 a.m. on a Wednesday when I set out to meet John...
A passion made possible through sponsorship
We recently paid a courtesy visit to one of the schools that had recruited two...
Where are they now? Meet 7 remarkable ChildFund alumni
From overcoming poverty and disability to becoming national leaders, changemakers and professionals in various disciplines,...
ChildFund holds inaugural health camp in Kapelebyong District
July 14, 2025 was a beehive of activity at the inaugural health camp organized by...
Education for Protection and Wellbeing: Nurturing Safer Environments for Every Child
ChildFund Uganda, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Sports, local communities and other...
Erisi’s journey to a career in health and entrepreneurship
Enrolled in the ChildFund sponsorship program in 2003, Erisi’s family was initially struggling to make...
Nursing patients with a smile
Heron is no ordinary young woman. From the moment you meet her, her warmth and...
Sparking change through electrical installation
Paul,24, joined the ChildFund family as a sponsored child, 18 years ago. His parents, though...
“Such a Nice Adventure We Have Been a Part Of. Sponsorship Works.” – Tina
It is every sponsor’s dream to meet their sponsored child in person, to connect face...
When the Mission Becomes Personal: How a Staff Member Became a Sponsor
At ChildFund International, we often say we work to change children’s lives, but sometimes, our...
Defending Children’s Safety and Innocence in the Digital Era
Children’s access to the internet should be supervised by parents/caregivers. In the vast landscape of...
Global Campaign Launched to Promote Child Participation and Engagement
ChildFund together with other members of the Joining Forces Alliance launched a “Call to Action”...
Government Urged to Step Up Funding for Child Protection
Stakeholders have urged the Government to prioritise and step up funding for Child Protection to...
ChildFund, CSOs Push Government to Fix Children’s Funding Gaps
Child rights activists have asked the government to swiftly act to bridge the funding gap...
Changing Mindsets: How Play Has Transformed Parenting in Rural Uganda
In many rural Ugandan communities, play has long been viewed as a distraction from more...
How Helen Used Play to Bond with Her Grandchildren
I remember a time when my grandchildren were afraid of me. As the family head,...
The Power of Play in Early Grade Learning: Uganda celebrates its first-ever National Play Day
Did you know that play is not a luxury but a right? For millions of...
ChildFund distributes over 600 text books to Busia Primary Schools
Story first published in Busia schools receive textbooks worth sh21m ChildFund through the Local Partner...
ChildFund and USAID partner to Improve Literacy among Learners
ChildFund and the USAID Integrated Child and Youth Development (ICYD) Activity entered into a memorandum...
Creating Safe Spaces for Children in Palorinya Refugee Settlement
When a crisis strikes, children often suffer in silence. But in Uganda’s Palorinya Refugee Settlement,...
From Struggle to Strength: Rose’s Fight for Family and Education
One of the most difficult decisions Rose and siblings had to make was to leave...
Meet DJ Kaya, the former DJ using radio to champion child rights in Palorinya Refugee Settlement
Each evening in the Palorinya Refugee Settlement, as families gather around their meals under the...
ChildFund’s Humanitarian Response in Uganda: Working with South Sudanese Refugees in Parolinya
Uganda hosts over 1.5 million refugees. Over the past two decades, our efforts have focused...
440 Mothers from Teso, Lango Equipped with Agribusiness Skills
ChildFund in partnership with Lango Child and Community Development Federation (LACCODEF) and Partners for Children...
Vice President Jessica Alupo tips youth on agriculture and livelihoods
The Vice President of Uganda, Jessica Alupo has tipped young people to double their efforts...
Brenda makes mark in male dominated construction field
When Brenda left school in Primary Six due to financial constraints, it seemed like the...
Busia Youth Skilled, Equipped to Join the Money Economy
Last week, a total of 77 youth in Busia district were equipped with startup kits...
Cultivating Success from Hardship: Daniel’s Agricultural Journey
At 25, Daniel may seem to have it all, but his journey is a testament...
She’s Got Skills!: Meet the Amazing Young Women entrepreneurs of Amuria
Uganda has the second youngest population in the world, with approximately 78% of its estimated...
Meet Rebecca, a thriving teenage farmer from Dokolo district
In 2023, ChildFund, through the Women and Youth Economic Empowerment Project financed by the Coca-Cola...
Bridging the Gap of Maternal Health Challenges in Katakwi
Dr. Emmanuel Ongala, the District Health Officer Katakwi district has spent the past year and...
ChildFund partners with Makerere University to bolster research in key public health areas
ChildFund and Makerere University School of Public Health (MaKSPH) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding...
Daniel reaps big from the Resilient Livelihood Project
It is inspiring to see young people winning. On October 7, 2024, we visited one...
ChildFund Commissions Sh130m Solar Powered Water Project in Teso
When water crises emerge, women and children in particular bear the brunt. This is because...
Water is Life: How ChildFund is Helping Communities Gain Access to Clean Water
Did you drink a glass of fresh water today? They say life starts with water....
Tackling Youth Unemployment in Kampala with Vocational Skills
A greater part of Uganda’s current population is composed of young people under the age...
Agnes is Weaving for Change, One Thread at a Time
Meet our champions Agnes, 20 and Mary, 18 who have mastered the art of weaving...
Uganda’s Youth Lead the Charge for Environmental Care and Social Change
With over 78% of Uganda’s population under the age of 30, the question is no...
Vice President Jessica Alupo tips youth on agriculture and livelihoods
The Vice President of Uganda, Jessica Alupo has tipped young people to double their efforts...
Elevating children’s voices through participation
Across Uganda and the continent, children are rising speaking out with clarity, courage and conviction...
ChildFund tackles reading crisis’ with instructional materials, enhanced teacher training
A program that aims at enhancing early-grade reading has been unveiled by ChildFund in a...
Celebrating 85 years of the ChildFund brand
We came together to celebrate a remarkable milestone in our journey - the 85th anniversary...
15-year-old Santa Speaks out against Cyberbullying at the UN General Assembly
In this video, Santa RoseMary, a passionate youth advocate for children’s rights from Uganda and...
Raising their voices: Children speak on parenting, teamwork and accountability
What do children really think about parenting without violence, teamwork and having a voice in...
Joining Forces to protect children beyond pandemics
The COVID-19 pandemic increased risks for children, exposing them to violence, neglect and disruptions in...
ChildFund partners with the Ministry of Education to roll out Education for Protection and Wellbeing Program
Violence against children remains one of the most serious and pervasive human rights violations of...
Boosting child health through Vitamin A supplementation
From November 2021 to September 2022, ChildFund, with funding from Nutrition International, partnered with the...
ChildFund to raise sh150b to support vulnerable children in Uganda
ChildFund Uganda has committed to raise over $40m (sh150.6bn) to support vulnerable children and youth...
Busia gets Sh390m Maternity Ward
Expectant women are relieved after the commissioning of a Shs390m maternity ward at Buwumba Health...