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Give and Learn Day 2026

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:39:36 +0000

Get your school ready to join in with our Give and Learn Day 2026 – and find out what Lucy, our education advisor in Uganda, has been doing!

Lights, camera, sponsors!

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:27:10 +0000

Our sponsored pupils have been recording some very special video messages!

Sleeves up again!

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:51:25 +0000

A pop-up tent on the school field, a long queue of students, and a very good reason to roll up their sleeves. Find out how they got on…

Classes connect

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:17:08 +0000

Two schools, thousands of miles apart, found a way to say hello — with books, handprints and a very full suitcase.

Farm life

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:38:32 +0000

Take a wander round the Child of Hope farm with Moses, one of our Directors in Uganda.

Music competition success

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:18:17 +0000

Recently, our Child of Hope Junior pupils took part in a music competition in Mbale, showing off their talent and teamwork on stage. The result? You'll want to read this one!

Clarissa's superhero triathlon

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:34:24 +0000

Last weekend, Clarissa took on a triathlon for people with disabilities, raising a fabulous amount for Child of Hope.

Salem's second chance

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:29:09 +0000

A year ago Salem was picking bottles from rubbish pits instead of going to school. Now he's off to the National Spelling Bee. Hear his story — and see how you can help.

Irene's fresh start

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:01:57 +0000

Irene is one of 20 mums who've just joined our Income Generating Activities programme — each starting a small business with training and a bit of start-up capital. Here's her story, in her own words.

Spelling Bee stars

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:35:46 +0000

Ten pupils, one nail-biting competition — and three spots earned at Nationals in Kampala later this year. Click here to find out how they got on.

A dream come true

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:50:19 +0000

Susan joined Child of Hope in Baby Class — now she's off to university on a scholarship. Read her story here.

Dancing across continents

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:40:31 +0000

Dancing, questions, and a lot of laughter – Chantry Secondary School and Gill Sherlock Memorial Secondary caught up over video call just before the end of term in the UK.

Sporting success

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:07:33 +0000

Five Child of Hope pupils are just one step away from national colours.

Dave's journey home

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:23:38 +0000

When Dave's family couldn't afford to bring him back from their home village, we feared the worst. Then, his mum got a phone call…

Building a future

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:40:55 +0000

David joined Child of Hope back in 2009 — now he's graduated top of his class in Building and Construction, with his sights set on the Uganda Army next.

Learning shapes

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:57:02 +0000

Our baby class have been learning their shapes using bottle caps!

Growing up

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:00:59 +0000

Growing up comes with a lot of questions. Recently, our P6 and P7 students got some straight answers, courtesy of a workshop on puberty and menstrual health.

Life in the Namatala slum: new video

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:04:38 +0000

Find out about life in the Namatala slum, Mbale, Uganda, and how our schools are making a difference - a new video for 2026.

In Loving Memory of Everline

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:48:32 +0000

We are heartbroken to share the news that Everline, a beloved Senior 5 student, passed away on Thursday following a tragic accident. Yesterday, her classmates and teachers gathered to remember her.

Safety first

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:57:40 +0000

With an Ebola outbreak affecting parts of Uganda and DR Congo, here's how Child of Hope is keeping pupils and staff safe and healthy.