Support Children Orphaned by HIV in Uganda

Uganda’s HIV/AIDS crisis has left thousands of children without parents — and without support, many are at risk of falling into extreme poverty. With limited resources and overcrowded orphanages, too many children are left without the care they need to thrive.

This project does things differently.

Instead of moving children into institutions, we help them stay where they belong — in their family homes. Each household is supported by a dedicated matron, providing daily care, stability, and guidance.

We cover the essentials so children can focus on being kids and going to school:

• Food and daily necessities
• Medical care
• Clothing
• School fees and education support

Just as important, we help protect what’s already theirs — including family land and a sense of home.

The impact is immediate and lasting. Children who might otherwise be left behind are:

• Staying in school
• Growing up in a stable, nurturing environment
• Gaining the foundation for a better future

This is about more than meeting basic needs. It’s about breaking the cycle.

With consistent care, education, and support, these children have the chance to build independent, sustainable lives — and create a different future for themselves.

As we reflect on this season of hope and look ahead to a new year, we are grateful to share the progress of our orphan support initiative in Uganda. The HIV epidemic continues to have a devastating impact on families: an estimated 1.4 million people are living with HIV, and over 23,000 Ugandans die from AIDS-related illnesses each year. Too often, children are left without parents—at risk of falling into extreme poverty and losing the security of home, community, and opportunity.

Thanks to your support, we are working to rewrite that story. Rather than sending children to overcrowded and impersonal orphanages, we provide a dedicated matron so they can remain in their family home, surrounded by familiar land, relatives, and community. This not only safeguards what their parents worked for, but preserves dignity, identity, and belonging.

Over the past year, your generosity has ensured that each child receives daily necessities—food, clothing, school fees, medical care, and emotional support—within a safe, nurturing environment. Most importantly, they are receiving an education and building confidence for the future.

As we close the year, we see the long-term impact taking shape: children once vulnerable to the harshest forms of poverty are now growing, learning, and preparing to build sustainable, independent lives. This work plants seeds of possibility—not just for these children, but for generations to come.

During this season of giving, we thank you for helping us protect these young lives and create a future filled with promise. With your continued partnership, we look forward to expanding our reach and welcoming the new year with hope, purpose, and renewed commitment.