Supporting vulnerable children in Uganda's slums

The future. It’s sometimes scary to think about. Or an exciting prospect. Over the past few years, it has been almost impossible to predict. But, with your help, we have shown resilience and strength when it comes to adapting to uncertain futures and global challenges.  

So, we know that whatever the future has in store Kids Club Kampala will be ready. This is because our projects put Futures First. 

Our projects help break the cycle of poverty by creating new opportunities, supporting healthy bodies and minds, and teaching life-changing skills.

The cycle of poverty is defined as ‘a vicious spiral of poverty and deprivation passing from one generation to the next.’ The cycle ties generation after generation to poverty with few opportunities to escape. When a family lives in poverty they do not have access to the tools needed to break free from the vicious cycle. Limited access to even basic education, income opportunities and nutritious food keep families stuck in poverty.

Children born in Kampala’s slums are born into poverty. 3 out of every 4 children who enrol in primary school in Uganda will drop out, 5.8 million people living in Uganda are malnourished. Without basic education and nutritious food, when they become an adult they are forced into low paying employment or no employment at all. Therefore, their family remains in the cycle of poverty for another generation.

We help families lift themselves from the cycle of poverty by tailoring our programmes to both the immediate and long term needs of our communities. Through educating, feeding, protecting and skilling we give access to the tools needed to create stronger futures. 

How do we break the cycle of poverty?

We know that breaking the cycle of poverty has no quick fix. It is a step by step process that puts futures first. Our projects support both children and adults so they may build stronger futures for their families. 

Education projects give out of school children the opportunity to learn. By going to school and getting an education, kids will gain important knowledge and skills to help them go onto higher education or find a job. 

Feeding projects provide children with healthy, nutritious food to help kids grow big and strong. Feeding also supports healthy brain development so kids can concentrate more. 

Skilling projects give adults an opportunity to learn new skills. With more skills comes more economic empowerment meaning parents can pay for their children to go to school and families can buy healthy food. 

Protecting projects work with the community to help keep children and adults safe. We invest in people's futures so they may create safer communities in the future.    

How can you put futures first?

Putting Kampala’s future first starts today! 

When you make a regular donation you will be investing in Kampala’s future. Each month, your donation will support education, feeding, skilling and protecting projects that help break the cycle of poverty. 

We know that transparency is important, so when you become a regular giver, you will receive a quarterly update to see how your donation is supporting families in Kampala’s slums.