Are we creating opportunities to meet the aspirations of the youth?
In this thought-provoking conversation, Jenner Kanalo, Senior Livelihood Specialist at ChildFund, and Samuel Kasirye, a...
A backpack innovation supporting children carry less and learn more
Until recently, fetching water was one of the hardest parts of Samuel's day.
New ‘jerrybags’ ease water burden for refugee schoolchildren in Northern Uganda
Before the school bell rings, many children in Palorinya Refugee Settlement have already walked several...
Harnessing technology to expand access to SRH information for youth
Over 20,000 young people across Uganda will now have easier access to accurate, confidential and...
Advancing inclusive green livelihoods for youth with disabilities in Kampala
Before this project, Ruth Nakato only thought of farming as something for people with big...
Opening of classroom blocks and central farm in Palorinya Refugee Settlement
Watch the official commissioning of new classroom blocks and The Central Farm under our Integrated...
Experts and stakeholders weigh in on the ILEAP project
The Integrated Livelihood Education and Protection (ILEAP) Project is a holistic approach that brings together...
Persons with disabilities equipped with green skills for sustainable income
In a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for inclusion and sustainable livelihoods, ChildFund, in partnership...
New classrooms, livelihood opportunities give families in Palorinya a fresh start
Under the shed of a big tree with scanty leaves, a makeshift classroom takes shape...
Over 20,000 refugees in Palorinya to benefit from newly built infrastructure
ChildFund, ChorogUsan for Children and Good Farmers, through the Integrated Livelihood, Education and Protection (ILEAP)...
Expanding support for refugees and host communities
In a bid to improve livelihoods and access to education for refugee and host communities,...
More youth skilled for work and opportunity
After nearly a year of learning and hard work, 27 young people have successfully completed...
Powering education with solar energy
For many upper primary learners, limited access to electricity has meant restricted study time and...
2,200 learners in Teso and Lango get solar lamps
One of the most familiar household items after sunset, in a typical rural home in...
Burning the midnight oil: Rural learners keep their dreams alive
Let there be light!!! This is a phrase we all know well. But in regions...
Walking with survivors through strengthening referral pathways for justice
What began as a routine awareness session under the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based...
16 Days of Activism kicks off with sobering alerts and renewed demand for sensitisation
Obongi District is home to about 141,913 refugees, mostly from South Sudan and a host-community...
The impact of clean water in Kapelebyong, northern Uganda
We visited two communities to witness firsthand the difference between those with access to clean...
Taking health care to the last mile
Access to healthcare remains a significant challenge, especially for people living in rural areas. Many...
Watch children discover a love for learning
What if learning to read and count didn’t feel like a chore, but rather an...
ChildFund’s Sh7.5bn 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...
How one family changed the lives of three generations
When Joseph Rainer, an American national, began sponsoring a child in Uganda several decades ago,...
Fauzia has reclaimed her future after teenage pregnancy
Twenty two-year-old Fauzia sits behind her sewing machine at a trading centre in Busia District....
Turning childhood dreams into a teaching career
Every morning, seven-year-old Judith Akumu would tie her dress, grab her books and dash out...
Inside ChildFund’s supported ECD Centre in Busia
Trinity, aged three, goes to a ChildFund-supported Early Childhood Development Centre in Busia district. She...
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 exceptional 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...
Supporting learners catch up through remedial classes
In Uganda, particularly in rural schools, overcrowded classrooms, long walks to school and the lack...
Improved water access boosts health, education and safety in Acowa
For years, children like Dorothy walked long distances and spent hours at crowded boreholes, missing...
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...
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...
How Julius overcame visual impairment to lead
At just four months old, Julius Kamya was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a type of eye...
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...
Elevating children’s voices through participation
Across Uganda and the continent, children are rising speaking out with clarity, courage and conviction...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Daniel reaps big from the resilient livelihood project
It is inspiring to see young people winning. On October 7, 2024, we visited one...
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...
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...
ChildFund commissions Sh130m solar powered water project in Teso
When water crises emerge, women and children in particular bear the brunt. This is because...
Global campaign launched to promote child participation and engagement
ChildFund together with other members of the Joining Forces Alliance launched a “Call to Action”...
“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...
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...
Tackling youth unemployment with vocational skills
A greater part of Uganda’s current population is composed of young people under the age...
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,...
Busia youth skilled, equipped to join the money economy
Last week, a total of 77 youth in Busia district were equipped with startup kits...
440 Mothers from Teso, Lango equipped with agribusiness skills
ChildFund in partnership with Lango Child and Community Development Federation (LACCODEF) and Partners for Children...
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...
Brenda makes mark in male dominated construction field
When Brenda left school in Primary Six due to financial constraints, it seemed like the...
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...
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...
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...
Education experts call for financing in Early Childhood Development
Education experts have proposed that the only way to enhance quality Early Childhood Education is...
Bridging the gap of maternal health challenges in Katakwi
Dr. Emmanuel Ongala, the District Health Officer Katakwi district has spent the past year and...
How Helen used play to bond with her grandchildren
I remember a time when my grandchildren were afraid of me. As the family head,...
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...
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...
Meet 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...
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...
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...
Cultivating success from hardship
At 25, Daniel may seem to have it all, but his journey is a testament...
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...
ChildFund and USAID partner to improve literacy among learners
ChildFund and the USAID Integrated Child and Youth Development (ICYD) Activity entered into a memorandum...
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...
How ChildFund supports communities gain access to clean water
Did you drink a glass of fresh water today? They say life starts with water....
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...
Boosting child health through Vitamin A supplementation
From November 2021 to September 2022, ChildFund, with funding from Nutrition International, partnered with 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...
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 to raise Sh150bn to support vulnerable children in Uganda
ChildFund Uganda has committed to raise over $40m (sh150.6bn) to support vulnerable children and youth...
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, CECE move to address challenges of clean water in Kyankwanzi district
ChildFund and its implementing partner Community Efforts for Child Empowerment (CECE) have pledged to continue...
This borehole has made fetching water more enjoyable-Daphine
It’s the source of livelihood for most families in the community with many household heads,...
Busia gets Sh390m maternity ward
Expectant women are relieved after the commissioning of a Shs390m maternity ward at Buwumba Health...