Sponsor A Child
Morodocai Gift
He is a 13-year-old boy from a small rural town called Azam in Nakaseke North. Born on 5th October 2013, Gift is a bright and determined student who especially enjoys Mathematics. Outside the classroom, he finds joy in playing football—one of the few moments where he can simply be a child.
Gift lives with his grandmother, who has been the primary caregiver for him and his siblings since their early childhood. His family faces significant challenges. His father is unable to provide support, and his mother has since remarried but is also living in difficult conditions. As a result, Gift and his siblings rely heavily on their elderly grandmother, who struggles to meet their basic needs.
The family does not have a permanent home and lives in small, makeshift shelters built on people’s farmland, where they survive by burning charcoal for income. Life is unstable, and access to basic necessities such as food, shelter, and education remains uncertain.
Despite his strong desire to learn, Gift often misses school because he must work on nearby farms to help earn money for school fees and to support his siblings. The nearest school is about 3 miles away, making attendance even more challenging given his responsibilities at home.
Gift’s situation reflects the harsh reality faced by many vulnerable children. With support, he can stay in school, focus on his education, and build a future filled with hope and opportunity.
Atuhaire Trevor
He is an 11-year-old boy, born on 13th October 2015. He has a strong interest in Social Studies and enjoys playing football in his free time.
Trevor comes from a vulnerable family of seven children, all under the care of their father, who works at a primary school earning a very low income. Despite his efforts, the father struggles to provide basic necessities, including school fees for his children.
The family does not have a permanent home and currently lives within the school premises where the father works. This unstable living condition makes it difficult for them to access consistent meals, proper shelter, and a conducive environment for learning.
Trevor is a determined young boy with great potential, but his circumstances continue to limit his access to education and a better future. Support towards his education and basic needs would greatly improve his life and give him hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Naluwembe Shamillah
She is a 15-year-old girl, born on 2nd September 2011, from Kaweweta Barracks. She is passionate about Science and enjoys singing in her free time.
Shamillah is the firstborn in a family of five children, currently under the care of their father, a retired soldier who previously served as a Staff Sergeant. Since his retirement, he has struggled to provide adequate financial support for the family and now resides in Tororo.
Her mother has been battling goitre for several years, and the family faces significant challenges in raising funds for the required medical treatment. Due to these financial difficulties, Shamillah is at risk of missing school, as she may be forced to stay home to care for her ailing mother if her father is unable to meet the school fees for all the children.
Despite these hardships, Shamillah remains a determined and hopeful young girl with a strong desire to continue her education. Support towards her schooling and her family’s medical needs would greatly improve her chances of building a better future.
Tabitha Praise
She is a 13-year-old girl, born on 13th January 2013, currently in Primary Seven. She lives in Azam, a small town in Nakaseke District. Tabitha enjoys Social Studies and loves playing netball.
Tabitha comes from a vulnerable background, having moved from a distant district to live with her grandmother from an early age. Her grandmother, who is her primary caregiver, survives by working on people’s farms and burning charcoal to earn a living. Tabitha’s father is unable to provide support due to alcoholism, leaving the responsibility of care entirely to her grandmother.
During school holidays, Tabitha joins her grandmother in charcoal burning to help raise money for her school fees. This work is physically demanding and exposes her to difficult conditions at a young age.
Additionally, Tabitha walks approximately three miles to and from school, which raises serious concerns about her safety and well-being. After assessment, the Opportunity Ladder Foundation recommended that she joins the boarding section to ensure her safety, stability, and improved access to education.
Despite these challenges, Tabitha is a hardworking and determined girl with strong potential. Support towards her education, particularly access to boarding facilities, would provide her with a safer environment and a better opportunity to succeed academically and in life.
Muduwa Mastullah
He is a 9-year-old girl, born on 3rd September 2017, currently in Primary Three. She lives in Kaweweta, a small rural town in Nakaseke District. Mastullah enjoys learning English and loves playing netball.
Mastullah comes from a humble background and lives with her single mother, who is raising five children on her own. To support the family, her mother runs a small bar business, earning a modest income that is often insufficient to meet all their basic needs, including school requirements.
With limited financial resources, providing consistent education, proper nutrition, and other essentials remains a daily challenge for the family. Despite these hardships, Mastullah is a bright and enthusiastic young girl who is eager to learn and build a better future.
Support towards her education and basic needs would greatly improve her chances of staying in school and achieving her dreams.
Nantongo Bridget
She is a 15-year-old girl, born on 8th October 2011, living in Kaweweta. She has a strong interest in Mathematics and enjoys reading in her free time.
Bridget comes from a highly vulnerable background. She is effectively an orphan, with only her father alive, who is currently unemployed and struggling to provide even the most basic needs. She is one of fourteen siblings, each from different mothers, which has made family support extremely limited.
Currently, Bridget is under the care of her aunt, a widow who is also raising several children in a small household in Kaweweta. The financial burden on her aunt is overwhelming, making it difficult to consistently support Bridget’s education.
As a result, Bridget’s schooling is irregular. She often has to miss classes to help her aunt at a small salon in order to contribute towards school fees and daily survival. This situation continues to disrupt her education and limits her chances of academic progress.
Despite these challenges, Bridget remains a determined and hardworking student with a passion for learning. Support towards her education and basic needs would provide her with stability and a real opportunity to stay in school and build a better future.
Tushabe Peace
She is a 13-year-old girl, born on 19th March 2013, living in Steering, Nakaseke District. She has a strong interest in Mathematics and enjoys playing football in her free time.
Peace is being raised by her single mother alongside her two sisters. Her mother earns a living by selling petroleum in small quantities along the roadside, often taking more than a week to sell a single 20-litre jerrycan. At times, customers fail to pay, which further affects her already limited income and makes it difficult to meet the family’s basic needs.
The family lives in a modest home in a rural area where most houses are made of mud and timber. Despite these challenges, Peace remains committed to her education. She walks approximately one mile to and from school every day, which can be exhausting and affects her concentration and well-being.
Due to financial hardship, providing school fees, scholastic materials, and other essentials is a constant struggle. However, Peace is a determined and resilient young girl with the potential to succeed if given the opportunity.
Support towards her education and daily needs would greatly improve her chances of staying in school and achieving a brighter future.
Muyingo Gibree
He is a young boy born on 15th May 2018, currently in Primary Two. He lives in Rukono and enjoys reading and running in his free time.
Gibree comes from a vulnerable background and is being raised by his single father together with his siblings. The family survives by working on people’s farmland, carrying out labor such as cleaning and farm work in order to earn a small income for daily survival.
They do not have a permanent home and instead live in temporary grass-thatched shelters. This unstable living condition makes life very challenging, especially for the children.
Gibree and his family often move between different farms for work, and he has to walk over three miles to school each day. This long distance affects his energy, punctuality, and overall school experience.
Despite these hardships, Gibree remains a determined and active child who shows interest in education. Support towards his schooling, shelter, and basic needs would greatly improve his stability and learning opportunities.
Mugisha Moses
He is a young boy born on 25th October 2011 and currently in Senior One. He lives in Kaweweta and has a strong interest in Biology. He also enjoys singing in his free time.
Moses comes from a humble background in a family of six children. He is an orphan, having lost his father at the age of six. After his father’s passing, the family struggled greatly with school fees, and at some point, education became uncertain for all the children, with priority often given to the girls when resources were extremely limited.
In 2023, while he was in Primary Five, his mother relocated the family to Kaweweta near a barracks area. During this time, many mud houses in the area were demolished due to land restructuring, leaving the family without a stable place to stay. This situation forced Moses to stay out of school for a period, as there was no permanent home and no money for boarding fees.
Despite these interruptions and hardships, Moses remains a determined learner with potential. Support towards his education, stability, and basic needs would greatly help him continue his studies without further disruption.
Nagasha Esther
She is a 10-year-old girl, born on 22nd October 2016. She has a strong interest in Mathematics and enjoys drawing in her free time.
Esther comes from a family that originally migrated from Rwanda to Uganda several years ago after her father secured work as a taxi driver. The family first settled in Kaweweta, near a military barracks. However, their home was later demolished because the land belonged to the army, forcing them to relocate.
They later moved to a nearby area called Azande, which is still within a barracks environment, where they now live in simple mud houses. The family continues to face instability due to frequent relocation and lack of permanent housing.
Esther’s school is located more than three miles away from her home, requiring her to walk long distances daily. This affects her energy, safety, and consistency in attending school.
Despite these challenges, Esther remains a bright and creative child with great potential. Support towards her education, stability, and basic needs would greatly improve her chances of staying in school and achieving her dreams.
