Empower Children and Women in the slums of Kampala

"The days are tough,many of us are not happy because we dont have what to eat."said one of the women in the slums of Kampala.

The 42 days of partial lockdown imposed by the Government of Uganda in response to managing the covid -19 pandemic left many households without Food.While may people were struggling to survive through the 42 days of no work-Children,widows and single mothers and care takers of orphans are the ones affected most.

Many households in the slum communities of Kampala,Uganda's capital city live on "hand to mouth"and do not save for unforeseen cirmustances such as the pandemic.Those who were involved in the informal sector are nolonger working due to the closure of shopping malls,arcades and schools because most of them were clearners in the malls.

"When we get food from well wishers,we eat one meal aday,so that the food can take us for many days",said a 16 year old Girl from one of the slums.

At the start of July 2021,the government planned to give 102,425(USD 30.00) of covid-19 releif funds to about 501,107 beneficiaries who earn on a daily basis but are currently staying home due to the lockdown.While it was a good move to support the population,it remains insufficient for more than 41 million Ugandans.

Joy for Children-Uganda reached out some families in the slums of Bwaise and Kivulu in Kampala with essentail food itema that included 10 kgs of maize flour,beans,sugar ,soap,salt and cooking oil for the most vulnerable families.However, there are hundreds of people that are in urgent need for of food and medical supplies and financial assistance to inject in their ailing businesses.

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