Category: Uganda

Henry holding a copy of his book, "5 Things Every Young Person Should Know."

Uganda Prayer Sponsorship

Fostering Nations: How Love Multiplies Exponentially

Through years of devoted prayer, support and encouragement, Henry’s sponsor helped enact immeasurable change in a community.

Uganda Alumni

This Amazing Woman Rescues Girls From Sex Abuse

As a child, Doreen lived in poverty and was sponsored in Compassion’s program. Wanting to serve God and give back to her community, she now runs an organization in Uganda that saves girls from sex trafficking and abuse.

Uganda Global Food Crisis

He Grew Up Hungry. Now He Fights Hunger With Science.

A graduate of Compassion’s program in Uganda, Collins is on a mission to ensure everyone has enough to eat.

Uganda Education

Meeting the Couple Who Put Him Through College

After a childhood in poverty, Samuel is now a Ph.D. student in Uganda. Recently, he met the sponsors who helped transform his life through education.

2 boys stand with their arms around each other

Uganda Global Food Crisis World Food Day

From Hunger to Hope

See the hope and joy that a simple bag of food can bring. Watch how food distribution day at this Compassion center in Uganda made these mothers so happy.

Uganda Global Food Crisis Where Most Needed

What Really Happens When You Give a Goat?

Have you ever wondered what actually happens when you give a goat to charity? Learn how a Ugandan family’s entire livelihood was transformed by livestock given through the Compassion Gift Catalog.

Uganda

The Unique Way This Village Fights Period Poverty

In sub-Saharan Africa, about 1 in 10 girls misses school during her menstrual cycle. A Compassion center in Uganda is working hard to combat this.

Boy with both hands on his face smushing his cheeks making a funny face.

Uganda Letter Writing Sponsorship

What To Avoid in Letter Writing: Cultural Insensitivity

Writing to a child in a different culture is super interesting — but also a little tricky! Here are some tips and tricks to avoiding any confusion when writing the child you sponsor!

Uganda Prayer

They Said Her Father Would Die. But Lynet Knew Nothing is Impossible for God.

A faithful 12-year-old in Uganda shares how prayer carried her family through a terrifying experience.

Uganda

Artistic Advocacy

When Rebecca came home from her trip to Uganda, she decided to take on a bigger role in the fight against poverty. How was she going to do it? She would start by picking up a paint brush.

Uganda Malaria

Education Empowers Mother, Saves Children

As we remember World Malaria Day on April 25, we honor Amina and her powerful story. "What happened to me should never happen to any other mother," says Amina. "If it wasn’t for this center and the church, I was going to lose these babies, too."

Uganda Child Sponsorship