child sponsorship

Uganda

Our partner, Compassion began partnering with churches in 1980.

	493 local partners

	More than 151,384 children registered

	Over 2,656 mums and their babies supported

About Uganda

Oli otya (Hello in Luganda)

Uganda is part of Africa’s Great Lakes region and is nestled between Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The country has one of the youngest and fastest growing populations in the world and is made up of many different ethnic groups. At least 40 different languages are in use, though English and Swahili are widely spoken. It is now known as one of the strongest African economies and a place where poverty is on the retreat. However, the impacts of the global food crisis and COVID-19 pose significant threats to Uganda's economic growth and its recent gains in health development. Meanwhile, local churches are hard at work, reaching out to the poorest children and their families and sharing the love of God.

Watch the latest video update to learn more about Compassion's work in Uganda.

HOW YOU CAN PRAY

Thank you for praying for staff, children and families in Uganda

+ Pray for God's protection over Ugandan babies and children who are vulnerable to malnutrition.

+ Pray for families who rely on farming for their income, that God may provide a good harvest to meet their needs.

+ Pray for wisdom and resources for local staff and volunteers as they serve children living in poverty.

A snapshot of Compassion's Child Sponsorship Program in Uganda

Compassion’s program is contextualised across countries and communities, as well as age groups.

Children aged 1 to 3 receive home-based care
Children aged 3 to 11 visit the Compassion centre for eight hours on Saturdays.
Children aged 12 and older attend the centre for eight hours on Saturdays. They visit three to five days a week during school breaks.

Compassion Program Activities in Bangladesh

Compassion assisted children in Uganda typically attend program activities at their local child development centre on Saturdays. Here is an example of what a typical program day looks like for children in Uganda.

9:00am - A time of prayer and devotion.

9:30am - Spiritual lessons, in which children sing songs and learn Bible stories.

10:30am - Break time, when children can play in a safe environment and develop friendships. They are usually provided with a nutritional snack, such as tea, porridge and a bun.

11:00am - Social-emotional lessons ranging from conflict resolution to developing healthy self-esteem and a godly character. Children are taught social and personal skills.

12:00pm - Lunch time where the meal often consists of maize, rice or plantains with beans, peas or beef.

1:00pm - Health lessons, in which children learn practical health and hygiene tips. Example topics include how to prevent malaria and HIV transmission.

2:00pm - Letter writing and career planning. Older children work with local staff to identify their strengths and interests and set goals for their future.

Students can elect vocational training skills, such as carpentry, tailoring, and mat making. Parents are also offered monthly classes on adult literacy and quarterly training on topics such as hygiene, parenting and income generation activities.