Uganda Without Orphans

Country Profile: Uganda

Total Population: 45.7 million
Total Children under the age of 18: 25.14 million

The situation of children in Uganda

The Challenges:

1 out of every 5 children in Uganda is uneducated.
56% of Uganda's children suffer from multiple deprivations.
At least 10,000 children live on the streets in Uganda.
Everyday work is a reality for about 36% of children between the ages of 5 and 14.
46% of young girls married before the age of 18.
950,000 children affected by HIV.
59% of children experience violence.
Many children still become orphans as a result of AIDS.

Other Information about Orphaned and Vulnerable Children and Family Care in Uganda

Better Care Network Information on Family-Based Care in Uganda

More information for prayer at Operation World

"Source: UNICEF, Humanium, SOS Children's Villages International".

2023-08-08 00:00:00

National Stories

Global Roadmap Forum Equips Over 900 Leaders Worldwide

The news regularly reports the tragedies and the growing number of crises in the world – and the number of children that are affected has increased significantly. Sometimes, it can feel hopeless changing the tide because it seems too big for us to tackle.

God is on the move in Uganda!

We celebrate the impact that all WWO leaders and partners have in their countries all around the world. Daniel Kaggwa, Uganda Without Orphans, is one of the leaders making an impact in his country. Watch this short video to hear the amazing testimonies of what God is doing in Uganda.

Trauma Healing Multiplied in Uganda

Today 350 children in Uganda have the opportunity to receive better care and healing for trauma thanks to 70 caregivers and leaders in the country who want to see children safe and unhindered by past trauma. They attended the Child Ambassadors Camp organized by The Alliance for Uganda Without Orphans (AUWA) and its partners in early 2023.

Children in Uganda Impacted by WWO Camps

Most of us would go out of our way to improve the life of one vulnerable child. Imagine being able to impact the lives of thousands of children in Africa?

Uganda Without Orphans

As the COVID pandemic continues, it has become overwhelmingly clear that the mental health of both adults and children has been deeply affected because of income loss, school closures, government lockdowns and isolation.

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