This quarter, our Child Protection Programme continued to provide safety for children and teenagers through a range of tailored interventions. Our 26 new community safeguarding officers have been working hard to deliver activities and create safe spaces for children to thrive. A key highlight this quarter was seeing our new girls’ football team in action! We’re so excited to share more updates with you soon about the impact of this initiative.
This quarter:
- 32 girls and 64 boys regularly attended our Football Project.
- 3,214 meals were served through our Community Feeding Project.
- 789 children regularly attended our Saturday Kids Clubs.
- 3 children were rescued from abandonment and/or abuse through our Ewafe Project.
- 1 child was successfully placed with a foster family and 8 children were reintegrated with loving families through our Ewafe Project.
- 40 children in conflict with the law were supported with legal guidance and representation - this is almost half of the total number of cases supported in 2025!
Rebuilding families through our Ewafe Project
In 2020, siblings Joseph* (8), Haroon* (14), Hamza* (14), Amani* (16) and Hazel* (17) became homeless after their father abandoned the family and sold their home. Moving between relatives who were unable to provide long-term care for them, the siblings were forced to beg for food and money to survive. Later that year, they were referred to the Ewafe Project, where they were able to stay together in a safe home.
In February 2026, the children were successfully reunited with their grandfather, who thanked Kids Club Kampala for the care and educational support provided to the children during their stay at the Ewafe home.
*Names have been changed
During Q1, our Access to Education Programme continued delivering free early years education, school sponsorship, and educational support to children across East Africa. We saw a key milestone in Uganda, where 5 children successfully graduated from the Child Sponsorship Project between January and March. Meanwhile, in Kenya and Tanzania, the Learning and Skills for Life Project continued with its mission to empower learners through academic counselling and mentorship. By the end of the quarter, 94% of students enrolled in the project in Kenya had demonstrated measurable academic improvement.
This quarter:
- 90 children accessed free early years education and daily nutritious meals through our Encouraging Education Project.
- 237 children in Uganda continued to access free education through our Child Sponsorship Project.
- 646 children in Kenya and 111 children in Tanzania continued to access free education through our Learning and Skills for Life Project.
John's story
John* grew up without parental care, but with support from The Mango Tree Kenya, he was able to complete his secondary education. Wanting to give back to his community, he began volunteering as an office assistant at a local hospital. Here, he has developed computer and communication skills while gaining confidence in a professional environment.
He shared: “This journey has helped me find direction. I now know where I’m going and why it matters.”
*Name has been changed
So far in 2026, our Family Strengthening Programme has empowered more than 430 individuals through practical skills training, opening doors to sustainable employment and future security for families. In March, 40 students from our Tailoring and Knitting Project participated in a mentorship session focused on developing essential soft skills for business success.
This quarter:
- 66 new students enrolled on our Tailoring and Knitting Project.
- 15 young children were cared for at our Naguru Hope Centre creche - this is more than any quarter in 2025!12 students were equipped with practical skills through our Carpentry Project.
- 360 households were supported through the Our Lives, Our Land Project, with 77% of households reporting improved food access as a result.
- 24,000 tree seedlings were planted.
Sofia's story
Sofia* recently graduated from our Tailoring and Knitting Project. This is her story:
“I joined the Tailoring and Knitting Project last year. Following graduation, I was awarded with a certificate and a tailoring machine to kick start my business. Working from home has been a great start. I mend clothing, and make dresses and school uniforms. It’s been life-changing, I am now able to support myself, contribute to the house needs, and send some little money to my parents in the village. I'm also saving towards renting a shop to grow my business. I am very grateful for the opportunity I was given by KCK."
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Your generosity is what makes all of this possible. Thanks to your incredible support, we’re able to provide vital help and hope to the children and families who need it most. We are deeply grateful for your compassion and commitment. Thank you for making a difference!
