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Community-driven livelihood programs in Uganda are helping families build resilience, reduce child labour, and protect children’s right to education.

Meet Lucky, a mother in Uganda who transformed job loss into opportunity through business skills, entrepreneurship, and determination.

Sara and Tsehay chose to build their futures at home. Discover how business training and livelihood support helped them create opportunity instead of migrating.

The significance of women uplifting and empowering other women cannot be overstated. For International Women’s Day, and the broader Women’s History Month, we are showcasing stories of resilience, empathy, financial autonomy, and gender equality through women who dedicate their lives to building up other women in their communities.

This Father’s Day, we recognize fathers for never giving up on their families and exploring new opportunities to help their children thrive.

Sylvia’s entrepreneurial success means a better life for her children. Find out how donor support helped her group Bagaga Kwagalana succeed.

Building a brighter future for Bethlehem – together

Child sponsorship enriches a whole community

“I want to be a doctor when I grow up. I want to treat patients. I always worry when I see too many sick people sitting in the hospital just waiting their turn to visit the doctor. I want to contribute to the health sector in the future.” – Meskerem, 14, Ethiopia

“My husband used to give me money for food, but now I have my own resources to provide food for the family. I have independence.” – Sofia, 29, Bolivia

“I think it is important that women have opportunities like this. It starts from coming together as a group. Besides the financial benefits, it helps us to break the beliefs and attitudes that women should stay at home and serve the needs of others.” – Zenebech, Ethiopia

“By saving today, I have the security of knowing I have funds for future emergencies. Now, I’m not worried about the future.” – ATONGIWUNIMA, 55, GHANA