News

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Oct 12, 2021, 12:47 AM
With Covid restrictions and last season’s poor harvest, our staff are providing ongoing mentoring to ensure that our mums’ small businesses survive, unlike many others in the community.
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Jun 9, 2021, 10:23 AM
We're planning to plant more eucalyptus trees – a source of self-sustaining revenue for Child of Hope as well as firewood for cooking at our schools.
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Jan 22, 2021, 11:32 AM
Ever wondered what happens to clothes that go into recycling bins? In countries like Uganda, they become a source of clothing that slum families are more able to afford.
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Nov 25, 2020, 2:18 PM
Jennifer – a single disabled mum who has been part of our income-generating scheme for over three years – is a resilient lady now able to sustain herself and her daughter with the help of her business.
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Oct 13, 2020, 10:58 AM
Our IGA social workers are continuing to support mothers with their businesses during this difficult time – which during Covid often means outdoors under a tree for shade.
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Sep 7, 2020, 11:04 AM
Mario, father to one of our Child of Hope pupils, has been making chicken cages like the one pictured here, as well as mouse traps and metallic chains. Now he has secured a job as a night guard...
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Aug 13, 2020, 11:39 AM
During lockdown, young Isaiah he has been helping his mother to sell vegetables from her small grocery stall next to the school.
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Aug 3, 2020, 11:20 AM
At the IGA farm in nearby Kimuntu, green peppers have ripened for harvest sooner than expected.
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Jul 16, 2020, 11:58 AM
A new tree planting project will help generate income to help us become more self-sustainable – and at the same time provide work for about forty youths.
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Aug 15, 2019, 11:18 AM
One of our pupils' mums - who we helped start in business last year, has been able to open a second business and her family is benefitting hugely!