News

Children in the UK are usually very interested in learning about the lives of children in Uganda – and two Hampshire sisters were no exception. After hearing about the work of Child of Hope, Lily (9) and Heidi (6), from Oakley, decided to get personally involved by making and selling cookies!

A slum mum - who was drunk for virtually every waking hour – is recovering from alcoholism, thanks to being helped to start a small business.

Yes, it’s true! We have found that physical activities can be hugely beneficial in helping struggling children to grasp basic Maths concepts.

Our initiative to arrange fostering for orphans and other vulnerable children was born when our respite accommodation became far too overcrowded and we realised it’s not suitable for all children. The new fostering programme not only relieves pressure but also offers a better environment for some of the children who couldn't live with their own immediate or extended families.

BREAKING NEWS: We are working on plans to launch our own secondary school in the Namatala slum. 

Transformation for slum kid Rachael; found poorly fed, unwashed, sleeping with goats and used for general labour.

CoH UK volunteer Jo Edom loves the impact of our work with slum children – so she decided to travel to Uganda (on her own!) and visit the school.

This week we are again exhibiting at the Elim Leaders' Summit at the Harrogate International Centre.

Interesting stats from the Ugandan national 2016 Primary Leaving Exam results reveal that Child of Hope primary pupils achieved exam results well above average, with 100% pass rate.

Single mum Mary Nakiru has had some big ups and downs in her life but we’ve been there to support her more than once… and now her small business is doing well, she is building a new home!