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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ Empowering Children Across Uganda

Every Child Deserves a Safe Place to Call Home

We walk alongside street-connected children in Uganda β€” restoring dignity, rebuilding families, and transforming lives one child at a time.

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500+
Children Reached
6
Active Programs
12
Years of Service
Children Uganda

Who We Are

Restoring Hope, One Life at a Time

HopeStreets Uganda is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to empowering street-connected children across Uganda. We believe every child β€” regardless of background β€” deserves safety, education, and belonging.

Founded in 2013, we work directly with children in Kampala and surrounding districts, offering not just relief β€” but lasting restoration through holistic, community-driven programs.

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Dignity First

Every child is treated with unconditional respect and love.

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Community

We work with families and communities, not around them.

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Education

Learning is the cornerstone of every child's future.

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Restoration

We focus on long-term healing, not short-term fixes.

The Challenge

Understanding the Crisis

Uganda has one of the youngest populations in the world β€” yet thousands of children remain on the streets, invisible to systems designed to protect them.

10,000+

Street-Connected Children

An estimated 10,000+ children live or work on the streets of Kampala alone, facing exploitation, violence, and deprivation every day.

62%

Lack Formal Education

Over 6 in 10 street-connected children have never attended school or have dropped out, cutting off any clear path out of poverty.

3 in 5

Without Safe Shelter

Most street-connected children sleep in dangerous conditions β€” markets, roadsides, and abandoned buildings β€” with no adult protection.

What We Do

Our Programs

Our work is holistic β€” meeting children where they are and walking with them toward a brighter, safer future.

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Safe Shelter

Transitional safe houses and emergency shelter with care workers available around the clock β€” a safe place to rest and recover.

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Education & Learning

Non-formal and formal education pathways, bridging classes, and school re-integration support so every child can access learning.

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Psychosocial Support

Trauma-informed counselling, art therapy, and peer support circles to help children heal and build lasting resilience.

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Family Reintegration

Tracing, mediation, and follow-up support to safely reconnect children with their families and communities.

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Vocational Skills

Practical skills training for older youth β€” tailoring, carpentry, catering, and digital literacy β€” creating real livelihood pathways.

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Health & Nutrition

Regular medical check-ups, nutritious meals, hygiene kits, and clinic partnerships to keep every child healthy and strong.

Our Impact

Numbers That Tell a Story

Every number represents a real child whose life has been touched, shifted, and transformed.

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Children Reached

Directly served through all programs since 2013

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Reintegrated with Families

Children reconnected with their families

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Back in School

Children returned to formal or non-formal education

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Partner Satisfaction

Of community partners rate our work as excellent

Stories of Change

Voices from Our Community

Behind every statistic is a human story. Here are a few of the lives changed through your support.

When I came to HopeStreets, I had nothing β€” no shoes, no books, no family nearby. Today I am in Senior Two and I want to become a nurse. They gave me more than a place to sleep; they gave me a future.

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Aisha, 14
Program Beneficiary β€” Kampala

As a community volunteer, I see this work up close. They don't just hand out food β€” they sit with the children, listen to them, and treat them as human beings. That makes all the difference.

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James Opio
Community Volunteer β€” Kawempe

My son was on the streets for two years and I had lost hope. HopeStreets found him, cared for him, and brought him home. He now learns tailoring and helps me in the market. I thank God for this work.

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Mary Nalubega
Parent β€” Wakiso District

Take Action

How You Can Help

There is a role for everyone in this movement. Whether you give, serve, or partner β€” your involvement changes lives.

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Donate

Your gift directly funds meals, shelter, education, and counselling for street-connected children across Uganda. Every shilling counts.

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Volunteer

Bring your time, skills, and heart to our programs. We welcome teachers, counsellors, medical professionals, and passionate people of all kinds.

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Partner With Us

Businesses, churches, schools, and institutions can partner through funding, in-kind support, or shared initiatives to multiply our reach.

Become a Partner

Get In Touch

We'd Love to Hear From You

Whether you want to donate, volunteer, or just ask a question β€” reach out and our team will respond within 24 hours.

Contact Information

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Address
Plot 12, Bombo Road, Kawempe
Kampala, Uganda
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Phone
+256 700 000 000
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Email
[email protected]
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Office Hours
Mon – Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 1:00pm

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