Where care, community and education meet
Who
we are
Uganda Children’s Trust works to enable access to education for children with physical and sensory challenges, and for children who have little or no family support.
Our programmes are based in north-west Uganda, close to the borders with South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is a region that has experienced many years of conflict and instability and is now a place of refuge for families displaced by ongoing violence in neighbouring countries.
Since 2014, we have worked in partnership with local leaders and local communities to make education a reality for children who would otherwise have little or no chance of attending school. We believe that education is most effective when it is rooted in community, shaped by local knowledge, and centred on the needs and dignity of each child.
Our Story
Then: 2014
In 2014, Uganda Children’s Trust met Peter, Paulo, Fiona, Scovia, Blessing and Boboli. They were living at Atuneta Orphanage and were old enough to begin school, but they were unable to attend. There was no one to pay their school fees, and the schools available to them had classes of 60 or more children — environments that were overwhelming, noisy, and not suited to their needs.
With the support of Uganda Children’s Trust, the children were able to attend a school with smaller class sizes and teachers who cared as much about their wellbeing as their education. In this calmer, more supportive setting, the children were able to learn, grow in confidence, and begin to thrive.
Now: 2026
At the end of 2025, Peter, Paulo, Fiona, Scovia and Blessing completed their schooling. Zilli and Dawen still have at least two years of primary education ahead of them, and Etoo is now in his third year of secondary school.
This moment marked an important transition — from school into the next stage of life — raising new questions about independence, training, and the futures they are building.
Growing together
In 2020, the original six children were joined by Etoo, Dawen and Blessing after the death of their father, their only parent. Education had been important to him, and his children were bright and motivated. Etoo had already secured a place in secondary school — an opportunity that only around 25% of Ugandan children who start primary school are able to reach.
Together, the nine young people formed a close and supportive group, caring not only for one another but also for younger children around them. We are deeply proud of the resilience, kindness, and determination they show.
