Our Programs
EDUCATION
Save the Child Foundation, in collaboration with partner organizations, supports the education of children from financially disadvantaged backgrounds who often lack basic necessities like housing, water, and proper meals. By helping raise funds and facilitating on-the-ground assistance, we ensure that these children gain access to education. Our primary focus is on ensuring that no child is left behind, and through global connections, particularly in Africa, we also expose them to opportunities beyond education, fostering broader awareness of the world and different fields of interest.
GENDER EQUALITY
At Save the Child Foundation, we believe women play a vital role in a nation's development, and women’s empowerment is a core focus alongside education. In partnership with organizations in Uganda, we have supported women over the past three years by providing them with sewing machines and livestock to foster sustainability and independence. Recognizing the growing demand for tailoring, we are training young women, single mothers, and women from vulnerable backgrounds to build self-sustaining businesses. Our long-term goal is to connect these women with donors globally, helping them expand their businesses and lead independent lives.
HEALTH &SANITATION
In addition to education, health and sanitation are major challenges faced by women and children in Uganda. We identified this issue in 2022 while supporting Menstrual Hygiene Day, during which we provided reusable pads and organized health sessions. Collaborating with AfriPads, we introduced menstrual cups, which we hope will help more women, especially considering the local water crisis. Besides period poverty, HIV/AIDS is a significant concern due to limited access to affordable healthcare. Through education, health camps, and awareness campaigns, we work with partners to empower young leaders to volunteer and support their communities in emergencies.
Save the Child Foundation's support for
Walkfree Children's Foundation
Save the Child Foundation has been working closely with Walkfree Foundation in Uganda, focusing on key areas of education, menstrual hygiene, and emotional learning. Through our collective efforts, we have positively impacted the lives of children and women in marginalized communities. Here's a detailed breakdown of STC's contributions and achievements in collaboration with Walkfree Foundation.
1. Education Support: School Fees and Resources
Objective: Providing long-term educational support for children from low-income families, ensuring they remain in school without financial hurdles.
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School Fees Support: Over the past two years, STC has supported the education of nearly 50 children, covering their school fees and enabling them to continue their studies uninterrupted. By removing the financial burden from families, these children are able to focus on their academics and pursue their dreams.
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Impact: Many of the children supported through this initiative have seen significant improvements in their academic performance. They now have the opportunity to build a brighter future, contributing to the overall development of their communities.
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Provision of School Supplies: In addition to financial support, STC provided necessary school supplies such as notebooks, pens, uniforms, and textbooks to ensure the children are fully equipped for school.
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Impact: Equipping children with essential learning tools has improved their participation in class, motivation, and overall learning experience.
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2. Menstrual Hygiene Products: Combatting Period Poverty
Objective: Ensuring that girls in Uganda have access to affordable, sustainable menstrual hygiene products, so they do not have to miss school due to their periods.
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Distribution of Afripads (Reusable Menstrual Pads): STC has distributed over 600 Afripads to school-going girls and women in their communities. These reusable pads provide a sustainable solution to managing menstruation, helping girls stay in school and maintain their health and hygiene.
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Impact: By providing long-lasting, reusable pads, STC has helped reduce absenteeism among girls who previously missed school due to a lack of menstrual products. This initiative has also empowered women to manage their periods with dignity and avoid the social stigma that often surrounds menstruation in rural areas.
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Menstrual Health Education: Alongside the distribution of Afripads, STC has facilitated educational workshops to raise awareness about menstrual health and hygiene. These workshops encourage open dialogue about menstruation, reduce stigma, and equip girls with the knowledge they need to care for their bodies.
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Impact: Girls and women in these communities are now better informed about menstrual hygiene and feel more confident in managing their health, leading to improved well-being and academic participation.
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3. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Workshops: Empowering Future Leaders
Objective: Equipping children with essential life skills through Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs, helping them develop emotional resilience, self-awareness, and leadership skills.
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Room to Read Project: Led by Sandhya, the "Room to Read" project reaches more than 12 secondary school children. Through this initiative, students engage in book readings, writing exercises, and discussions that help develop their critical thinking, communication skills, and emotional literacy.
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Impact: The program has significantly boosted the students' confidence in reading and writing English, enabling them to express themselves more freely and engage with academic materials at a deeper level.
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Colors of Dreams Project: Sandhya also conducts weekly workshops under the "Colors of Dreams" initiative, which involves 23 younger children. These workshops include a range of activities such as creative arts, games, and discussions designed to foster emotional intelligence, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
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Impact: The SEL activities have helped children develop better social skills, emotional awareness, and the ability to manage stress and challenges. The holistic approach encourages children to dream big and take an active role in shaping their futures.
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Education & Empowerment:
A Future for Every Child in Uganda
30 WalkFree kids — orphans and survivors — need your help to stay in school for Term Two. They've already lost so much. Let's not let them lose their education.
$2,280 covers fees for all 30 kids. That's every desk, every book, every chance to break free from poverty.
Even5 or $10 makes a difference. No amount is too small.
These kids found each other through music after COVID. They dream. They work. They refuse to give up.
Now it's our turn to show up for them.
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MEET OUR KIDS FROM
WALKFREE KIDS, UGANDA!
PRE-PRIMARY LEVEL
Nyendo Public P/S
Nakalanda Shakira
Namato Blessing’s mother fled to Masaka to escape an abusive husband and protect their lives. However, they are still struggling to find a stable income to meet their basic needs. Your support can help Blessing access education and a brighter future.
P1
Little Stars P/S
Nakalanda Shakira
Shakira Nakalanda, raised by her single mother who works solely for food and earns no income to support her education, urgently needs your help. With your support, she can access learning opportunities and build a brighter future. Join us in making education possible for Shakira!
Oxfoam P/S
Walugambe Aksam
Aksam and his little sister, Nakimbugwe Anisha, come from a home where their parents struggle with alcoholism, spending most of their money on drinking. Despite their challenges, Aksam is determined to continue his education at Oxfoam Junior School, but both siblings risk dropping out due to a lack of school fees. Your support can give them a chance at a brighter future.
Star P/S
Nalubiiri Angel
After losing her father in 2023, Nalubiiri Angel’s mother left for work in Dubai but was later reported missing. Now living with her aunt, who already has three children, Angel faces an uncertain future. Her aunt and uncle, seasonal farmers who rent land to grow food, struggle to provide for the family. Your support can help Angel stay in school and build a brighter future.
Nyendo Public P/S
Kirinda Muhammad
Kiranda Muhammad and his sister, Nankya Jamira, were abandoned by their mother and left in the care of their elderly grandmother. Unable to work, she relies on support from relatives and neighbors, but it’s not enough to meet the children’s needs. Your support can help Kiranda and Jamira stay in school and build a brighter future.
P2
Oxfoam P/S
Walugembe Anisha
Anisha and her brother, Walugembe Aksam, live in extreme poverty as their parents struggle with alcoholism. Born with Spina Bifida, Anisha is a bright student at Oxfoam Junior School but risks dropping out due to a lack of school fees. Living in a congested slum in Kitaka, Nyendo, she needs your support to continue her education and build a better future.
P3
Little Stars P/S
Namata Jovia
Namata Jovia and her sister Whitney have faced immense hardships, growing up in poverty while caring for their sick mother. Before receiving support, they were unable to attend school. Thanks to generous contributions, they returned to their studies while a kind neighbor and Kitovu Hospital provided essential care for their mother. Now, Jovia is determined to pursue her dream of becoming a secondary school teacher. Your support can help her get closer to achieving this goal.
Little Stars P/S
Mwesinge Klein
Mwesinge Klein and her sister, Linda Calton, live in Misaali with their mother and stepfather. With a household income of just $30 a month, their family struggles to meet daily needs. Your support can provide Klein with the education she needs, breaking the cycle of poverty and giving her hope for a brighter future.
Little Stars P/S
Sansa Shaf
Sansa Shafik and his sister, Nabuuma Judith, live with their single mother, who relies on seasonal work to provide for their family. With limited income, they struggle to afford both food and education. Your support can give Sansa the opportunity to learn and build a better future.
Nyendo Public P/S
Kasibante Alone
Kasibante Alon’s family struggles to afford food and education. His mother, unable to support both children, was forced to send his sister, Nantongo Sheebah, to live with her father—someone she had never met before. Sheebah was scared and unwilling to go, and since then, she has gone missing. Your support can help Alon stay in school and secure a better future.
P4
Little Stars P/S
Linda Calton
Linda Calton and her brother, Mwesinge Klein, live in Misaali with their mother and stepfather. With a household income of just $30 a month, their family struggles to meet basic needs.
Kirinda Parents P/S
Nankumba Devine Maria
Nankumba Devine Maria lives with her unemployed mother and five siblings, struggling to make ends meet after their father abandoned them. Despite her mother’s efforts, providing for the family remains a daily challenge. Your support can help Maria continue her education and build a better future.
Nyendo Public P/S
Nankya Jamira
Abandoned by their mother in 2021, Nankya Jamirah and her brother, Kiranda Muhammad, now live with their aging grandmother, who struggles to provide for them. Unable to work, she relies on support from relatives and neighbors, but it’s not enough to meet the children's needs. Your support can give Jamirah and Muhammad the chance to stay in school and build a brighter future.
Queen’s P/S
Namuddu Maria
After being abandoned by her husband, Namuddu Maria’s mother struggled to support her three children. With help from Walkfree, she started a small egg hawking business, which provides food but not enough for school fees. Unable to afford education for all, she had to send one child to live with her sister. Your support can help Maria stay in school and build a brighter future.
P5
St Ignitius P/S
Nabuuma Judit
Nabuuma Judith and her brother, Sansa Shafik, live with their single mother, who relies on seasonal work to support their family. With limited income, they often face the tough choice between food and education. Your support can help Nabuuma stay in school and work towards a brighter future
Kirinda Prents P/S
Luwaga Isaac
Lwanga Isaac, a full orphan, lives with his aunt, siblings, and cousins after losing his parents in a tragic accident. His aunt and her husband, both factory workers, struggle to support their own four children along with Isaac and his siblings. Despite their hard work, meeting the family's basic needs remains a challenge. Your support can help Isaac continue his education and build a brighter future.
St Ignitius P/S
Kizito Edward
Last August, Edward and his sister sought help from Walkfree Children's Foundation after being abandoned by their mother. They live in a one-room hut with their bedridden father, who tailors when his health allows but struggles to support them. Thankfully, our dance trainer, familiar with their father, invited Edward and his sister to join dance classes, providing them with hope and healing. Your support can help them build a brighter future.
P6
Kirinda Parent
Mugaga Ian
Mugaga Ian, a half-orphan from Kayijja, is raised by his mother, who farms to provide food for their family. As a survivor of child marriage, she was forced out of school and into marriage at a young age. After losing Ian’s father, she now struggles to support his education. Your help can give Ian the chance to stay in school and create a better future.
St. Ignitius P/S
Naluwuge Jane
Jane lives with her mentally disabled father and three older brothers. After losing his wife, her father was unable to cope and could no longer work, leaving the family struggling to survive. Despite their hardships, her brothers do their best to care for Jane, as their father refuses to let her go. Your support can help Jane stay in school and build a better future.
Dicky P/S
Nassolo Noeline
Nassolo Noeline lives with her single father, who is unable to provide for her needs and has taken her out of school. She deserves a chance to continue her education and build a better future. Your support can make that possible.
S1
Notredam SS
Kusiima Fazira
Kusiima Fazirah lives with her parents in an extended family of twelve, including 4 brothers and 5 sisters. Her father works as a carpenter, and her mother is unemployed. Despite their hard work, the family struggles to meet their needs, with the father’s carpentry earnings not enough to sustain them. Your support can make a meaningful difference in helping Kusiima and her family overcome these challenges.
Exodus SS
Nabakka Elizabeth
Elizabeth lives with her unemployed mother in a slum, after being abandoned by her father and older brothers. Her mother relies on friends and relatives for support. Despite receiving a bursary, Elizabeth still has to pay half of her school tuition, as she is in boarding school to ensure she gets meals. They struggle to make ends meet. Your support can help ease their burden and provide a brighter future for Patience.
Exodus SS
Nainsiima Erena
Ninsiima Erena lives with her parents and one brother. Both her parents are unemployed and struggle to meet the family’s needs, despite their best efforts.
Stella Maris SS
Nannyonjo Aisha
Nanyonjo Aisha lives with her parents, but their income is not enough to cover both the family’s needs and her school fees. She needs your support to stay in school. Aisha loves bicycling and has a strong passion for it.
Stella Maris SS
Namayanja Margret Elizabeth
Elizabeth’s father became an alcoholic and can no longer work. Her mother struggles to raise four children while working to support the family, but it’s a challenge. She can't afford to send her children to school, nor can she leave them home alone. She hopes Walkfree will one day provide the support her children need for education.
S2
Nyendo Mixed SS
Namatovu Caro
Namatovu Carol, an orphan, lives with her aunt and her 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Her aunt, a Village Health Team member, struggles to provide for the family, relying on per diems from NGOs for health activities. Carol suffers from anemia, causing fatigue and shortness of breath, further challenging her health and well-being. Your support can help Carol get the care and education she needs for a brighter future.
CreamHill SS
Namukwaya Hanisa
After losing her mother, Namukwaya Hanisa was sent away by her stepmother and taken to Kabale by her father to live with her aunt. Her father struggles to provide for both families, making it difficult to afford her education. Your support can help Hanisa continue her studies and build a better future.
St Anthony SS
Nakawu Shivan Mercy
Nakawu Shivan was born into a polygamous family with 19 siblings. Her mother, who supports seven children, runs a small business selling tea and cassava, with the entire family working to sustain it. Shivan spends most of her time in school while helping with the business. Your support can provide her with the opportunity to focus on her education and build a brighter future.
St Stephen SS
Nakato Hairah
Nakato Hairah, her twin sister Babirye Humrah, and their sister Hatinah escaped their abusive father in Masaka and moved to Entebbe in January, hoping for a better and stable life. In their pursuit of safety and healing, they need your ongoing support to break free from the emotional, physical, and sexual abuse they have endured. Your help can provide them with the opportunity to build a brighter, safer future.
S3
St Stephen SS
Babirye Humrah
Babirye Humrah, her twin sister Nakato Hairah, and their sister Hatinah escaped from an abusive father in Masaka and moved to Entebbe in January, seeking a better and safer life. However, they are still fighting to break free from the trauma of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. Your continued support is crucial in helping them build a stable and hopeful future away from their past.
Stella Maris SS
Magenzi Erick
16-year-old Erick, a full orphan from Nyendo, lives with his stepmother, who provides only a place to sleep. He supports himself by hawking fresh fish for money. Recently, Erick was expelled from school due to an outstanding school fees balance. He is currently in Senior Two. Your support can help Erick return to school and secure a better future.
Notredam SS
Mulekeezi Abdul
14-year-old Mulekeezi Abdul lives with his widowed mother and brother. Battling HIV/AIDS and mental health issues, Abdul faces frequent illness and poverty. His mother, a fish hawker, struggles to support the family. Abdul is forced into child labor to survive. Your support can give Abdul the chance for better health, education, and a brighter future.
Exodus SS
Kaweesi Arafat
15-year-old Kaweesi Arafat, a half-orphan from Mbirizi, excels in school but struggles with school fees and books. His mother supports the family through a small secondhand shoe business, but it's not enough. Your support can help Kaweesi continue his education and empower his family to build a better future.
S5
Little Stars P/S
Namugenyi Rachel
Namugenyi Rachel lives in extreme poverty with her two sisters and two brothers. Her parents are unemployed, and the family often goes to bed hungry, unable to afford basic healthcare. As a result, they suffer from preventable diseases. Your support can provide Rachel and her family with the opportunity for a better, healthier life.
