Care Leaver Led • Community Driven

Ending Child
Abandonment
in Africa

1 in every 17 children across Africa is abandoned daily. We are here to change that — by strengthening families, building resilient communities, and advocating for every child's right to a loving home.

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The African Problem

35 Million Children Without a Family

"Across Africa, 38% of the 1.58 billion total population, 35 million children are abandoned and living without parental care which represents 5.83% of all children on the continent. This computes to a ratio of approximately 1 in every 17 children across Africa are abandoned daily."

38% of Africa's population impacted by conditions driving family instability
1 in 17 children across Africa are abandoned daily
35M+ children living without parental care across the continent
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Central Focus

Child. Family. Community.

Everything we do centres on three interconnected pillars. When one is strengthened, all three benefit.

01

Child

Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, stable, and loving family. We place the child at the centre of everything — their protection, wellbeing, and right to belong.

02

Family

Families are the first line of protection. We strengthen households through economic empowerment, psychosocial support, and parenting skills — keeping families together before crisis hits.

03

Community

We rebuild community support systems — awareness, child protection structures, and networks of care — addressing harmful stigma and promoting social inclusion across Uganda and Africa.

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Our Impact

Numbers That Drive Us

0Children Abandoned in Africa
0Lives Directly Impacted
0Trees Planted (2025)
0Women in Skilling Program
Root Causes

Causes of Child Abandonment

Understanding why abandonment happens is the first step to preventing it permanently.

Family Crises & Breakdown

Poverty, domestic violence, neglect, substance abuse, and lack of parenting support weaken the ability of families to care for their children. Separation happens not out of choice, but as a result of overwhelming hardship.

Community Crises & Conflict

Poverty, unemployment, social stigma, and conflict disrupt traditional family support structures. Displacement and weakened social networks leave families isolated, increasing the likelihood of children being abandoned.

Over-Reliance on Institutionalised Care

Orphanages have unintentionally contributed to abandonment. Many families place children in institutions believing they will receive better care — yet most have living relatives, and institutionalisation often replaces family-based care.

Every Child Deserves a Family

Your support directly funds programmes that keep families together and protect children. Join our mission today.

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