Your partnership is helping children thrive in Uganda
Your partnership is helping nourish children, while improving their lives through increased food security, quality education, gender equality and community resiliency. Together, we are working with communities in Uganda to create lasting, community-lead change.
Your contributions positively impact nutrition, education, family livelihoods, and the advancement of girls’ and women’s rights and equality. Through their role as Child Ambassadors, children become active participants, raising their voices and helping promote initiatives that support health, nutrition, and education in their communities, building confidence and a sense of purpose along the way.
Highlights
4,468,154
meals provided13,274
children received school meals
Children's
Education
560
students provided with school supplies
612
caregivers received updated training
Food
Security
1,534
people received agricultural training
214
gardens supported
197
families supported by home gardens
282
families supported by community gardens
Livelihoods
2,081
members participated in savings groups, over 69% women
220
businesses supported with 270 individuals benefitting from these ventures
GENDER
EQUALITY
2,536
people trained on SRHR
3,437
girls and youth provided with reusable sanitary pads
Your partnership creates lasting change
You are nourishing children and communities
You are strengthening education and development
You are advancing gender equality
Thanks to your partnership, young women, educators, and mentors participated in training sessions that created safe spaces for discussions about sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). This raised community awareness and led to local radio broadcasts promoting gender equality, child protection, and health.
Your support also empowered survivors of gender-based violence (SGBV) and teen mothers by connecting them with apprenticeship opportunities, allowing them to develop trade skills for long-term economic sustainability. Women also participated in savings groups and pad‑making initiatives, increasing household income and dignity for girls.
You are building community resilience
Stories of Growth and Progress in Uganda
Your support is helping girls stay in school with confidence
In many parts of Uganda, girls miss school because they do not have access to safe menstrual products or information about their bodies. This causes health problems, embarrassment, and missed learning.
Peace and Hafswa, students in different communities, are members of the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) clubs at their schools. Before joining, they often stayed home during their periods and faced health issues. Through (SRHR) clubs, girls meet in a safe and supportive environment to learn about their bodies, their health, and rights. Guided by trained facilitators, these sessions create space for open conversation, practical learning, and peer support.
They also gain hands-on skills, like how to make and use reusable sanitary pads, helping them manage their periods with confidence and dignity.
Today, both girls attend school regularly and feel more confident in class. They say their health has improved, and they no longer worry about missing school during their periods.
Thanks to your partnership, more girls are staying in school, caring for their health, and focusing on their education.
Your support is helping children grow and thrive
“I feel so proud being a Child Ambassador. It makes me so happy, and I like it so much”, Whitney, a nine-year-old from Uganda, shared. Since stepping into her role as a Child Ambassador, Whitney's life has changed in incredible ways—and her entire family is benefiting too.
In Whitney’s community, high food prices mean that many families often go without enough food. “The food is too expensive on the market. That is why you find that some families eat one meal a day,” explains her grandmother, Betty. However, thanks to the school meals program supported by produce from the school’s own garden and local farms, Whitney now enjoys three nutritious meals a day, plus snacks during break times. The food from the garden and local farms is also less processed, contributing to better health for Whitney and her fellow students.
For Betty, this has brought much-needed relief. “I used to spend so much money packing lunches for my grandchildren,” Betty explains. With Whitney’s meals covered, Betty knows her granddaughter is getting the nourishment she needs and can save money for her family’s future and invest in her market stall.
Your support is making a profound difference, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive.
Our partners
With your support, Kinvia works alongside community partners in Uganda to further meaningful, measurable results for children, youth, and families.
Established in 1992, Child Rights Empowerment & Development Organization (CEDO) is a child-focused, non-profit advocacy organization committed to promoting children’s right to a healthy and secure childhood. CEDO emphasizes education and life skills training for populations affected by poverty, poor health, and social insecurity, partnering with them to build a brighter future.
Founded in 1999, Huyslink Community Initiative (HUYSLINCI) is an NGO dedicated to supporting the protection, development, and well-being of children and youth facing challenging circumstances.
Founded in 1990 in Kampala, Uganda Community Based Association for Women and Children Welfare (UCOBAC) is focused on enhancing the socio-economic welfare of marginalized women and children. Through community-based initiatives, it works to alleviate poverty, foster community empowerment, and ensure that individuals can exercise their human rights and fundamental freedoms.
