Stephen's Childrens Foundation- Uganda

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Stephens Children’s Foundation (SCF) is an independent grass roots non governmental organzation in Bugiri, Uganda that aims to serve, empower, and promote the well-being of orphans, persons with disabilities, women, underserved children, and youths.

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Who we are

~2.4M

Orphans and vulnerable children in Uganda are estimated to number in the millions, a legacy of HIV/AIDS, conflict, and poverty.

Source: Uganda Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Development

1 in 4

Ugandan households care for at least one orphaned child — most with little outside support.

Source: UNICEF / Ministry of Gender OVC data

Bugiri

SCF works directly in Bugiri District, Eastern Uganda, one of the areas most affected by child vulnerability.

SCF program area

Our Vision

Enhancing the capacity of children to maximize their full potential and increase accessibility to sustainable opportunities by addressing some of the most distressing socio-economic challenges that they face.

Our Mission

Creating a family-oriented environment that nurtures the lives of the groups we serve by engaging them in strategic and innovative activities, empowering them to obtain self-reliance, resiliency, and leadership skills that promote sustainable livelihood.

Our Values

  1. Support and protect vulnerable children
  2. Education
  3. Acess and sustainability
  4. Empowerment
  5. Advocacy and Capacity building
$40 / $1,000

Sanitary Pad Campaign

1$ = 1 sanitary pad

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✓ 1000 Pad goal

✓ 40 pads donated

The sanitary pad campaign aims to provide 1,000 girls and young mothers in Bugiri District with access to safe, affordable, and high-quality menstrual hygiene products. The initiative also promotes menstrual health education, challenges stigma surrounding menstruation, and ensures that periods do not prevent girls and young women from attending school, working, or fully participating in daily life.

Impact & Highlights

Impact & Highlights

Through practical training, education support, inclusion, safeguarding, and community outreach, Stephen’s Children’s Foundation is helping children, young people, women, and persons with disabilities build safer and more self-reliant futures.

Education

89 children supported

School supplies, uniforms, and education support are helping orphans and vulnerable children stay engaged in learning and pursue their potential.

Menstrual Health

300 young mothers reached

Young mothers have been reached with menstrual hygiene training, helping to build knowledge, confidence, dignity, and healthier daily practices.

Inclusion & Safeguarding

50 persons with disabilities trained

Training on inclusion and safeguarding is strengthening awareness of rights, safety, participation, and dignity for persons with disabilities.

Youth Empowerment

100 youth trained in financial literacy

Young people are gaining practical knowledge in saving, budgeting, and responsible financial decision-making to support greater self-reliance.

Community

Building stronger communities

Our outreach brings families, local leaders, and community members together to create safer, more supportive environments for vulnerable people.

Our Commitment

Impact with accountability

We are committed to delivering our programs with integrity, accountability, safeguarding, and respect for the dignity of every person we serve.

Community meeting with Stephen's Children's Foundation staff and families
Every activity is part of a wider commitment to opportunity, dignity, and lasting community change.

Stories of Change

Growing in confidence: Menstrual hygiene training is helping young mothers access practical information and feel more confident in caring for their health and wellbeing.

Inclusion in action: Through inclusion and safeguarding training, persons with disabilities are strengthening their understanding of their rights and the importance of safe, respectful participation in community life.

Planning for the future: Financial literacy training is helping young people think more intentionally about saving, budgeting, and making informed decisions for their futures.

Our Programs

Practical programs, built around the child

Each program tackles a specific barrier standing between a vulnerable child and a stable, self-reliant future.

Children in an education sponsorship program

Education

Education Sponsorship

Covers school fees, scholastic materials, and mentorship so orphans and vulnerable children can enroll, stay, and thrive in school — including essentials like pens, pencils, paper, erasers, and books to keep their schoolwork organized.

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Health and nutrition support program

Health

Health & Nutrition Support

Links children and families to medical care, health screenings, and nutrition support so illness and hunger don’t derail a child’s growth. Our comprehensive Health Initiative is designed to deliver immediate, life-changing care.

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Sanitary pad campaign distribution

Menstrual Health

Sanitary Pad Campaign

Provides girls and young women in Bugiri District with sanitary pads and menstrual health education so they stay in school and in daily life.

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Skills

Vocational & Leadership Training

Child-centered training that builds practical skills, confidence, and accountable leadership among youth and young women, giving orphans, youth, and widows a reliable route out of poverty.

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Local families and community members gathered for an SCF outreach

Family & Community

Family & Community Outreach

Works alongside local leaders and families to build a stable, family-oriented environment around every child we serve.

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Support program for persons with disabilities

Disability Inclusion

Support for Persons with Disabilities

Expands access and opportunity for persons with disabilities in Bugiri District through tailored, dignity-centered support.

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Advocacy and capacity building program

Advocacy

Advocacy & Capacity Building

Raising awareness, empowering action, and influencing policy on issues like climate change and child abuse — through training, workshops, mentorship, and networking that build local leadership capacity.

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What We Do.

  • Providing Access To Quality Education
  • Access To Better Healthcare
  • Instilling and Promoting the Word of God
  • Skill and Leadership Building
  • Community Engagement and Promotion
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