WHERE WE WORK Uganda

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Last time you were here, you were looking to help vulnerable children and families. Your support can save and change lives.

ChildFund Australia is a member of the ChildFund Alliance - a global network of 11 organisations, and assists nearly 36 million children and families in 70 countries.

 Country programs managed by ChildFund Australia

 Country programs managed by ChildFund International

Uganda

ChildFund began working in Uganda in 1980, operating community development and emergency relief programs to enable children to survive and thrive.

Since its independence from Britain in 1962, Uganda has endured a military coup, followed by years of dictatorship of Idi Amin and ongoing civil conflict and internal displacement. This has had a lasting effect on millions of Ugandans, who have been trapped in poverty for generations.

Our priorities are:

Children in Uganda are at risk of contracting diseases such as malaria and HIV, which are fatal if untreated.

There are high levels of malnutrition amongst children in remote areas, which can severely affect mental and physical development.

Many children in Uganda are at risk of being recruited as child soldiers by militant groups.

You can help children in Uganda by sponsoring a child

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Stories from Uganda

How Australian sponsors helped a child reach his full potential

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Olivia gifts a cow for her birthday to help children

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Change the way you think about 'poor kids in Africa'

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Danielle Cormack meets her sponsored child in Uganda

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I'm a former sponsor child. Here's what I have to say.

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Millions of children face life-threating conditions in Africa

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