Ngogwe Community, Uganda

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Ngogwe Community, Uganda
  • Population35,500
  • Villages73
  • Temp17°C
In the Ngogwe community in central Uganda, families typically grow their own food. However, harvests often fail due to infertile soil and ineffective farming methods and nearly half of the population struggle to have enough food to eat year-round. 

Child protection is a significant problem in Ngogwe. There is a high incidence of child abuse, neglect and child marriage in the community.


 

Partnering together for a sustainable future.

By sponsoring children in Ngogwe community, you are making an incredible difference in vulnerable children’s lives.

Your support is helping Ngogwe community by improving the physical, emotional, spiritual and social well-being of the most vulnerable children.

Through decades of experience, we have proven that the most effective way to help a child is to strengthen their entire community, caring for every child along the way. In fact, because of these community-focused solutions, for every child you sponsor, 4 more benefit too!

Together, we are tackling the hard problems, such as changing mindsets and behaviours to address the root causes of poverty. We're focusing on building skills, hope and opportunity for the children of Ngogwe community.



Your support is making a life-changing impact for children in Ngogwe.

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100% of children now go to after-school literacy activities, helping them improve their reading skills.
 

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500 adults learnt how to report abuse and access child protection services, helping make sure children are cared for and protected.
 

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1,000 farmers learnt about improved crop production and seed management, helping them grow more and earn more for their families.

 
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1,200 girls and boys received a birth certificate and are now recognised as citizens, allowing them to access vital services, such as healthcare and education.
 

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"Now there's plenty of food in our house. Mum can pay our school fees on time and provide for our needs without difficulty. She is encouraging all of us to go to university. We feel so much better. Thank you!" – Joyce (15)

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"We are so thankful for the reading materials we received when schools closed due to the pandemic. It has helped me to continue studying so I won't be behind when school resumes." – Docas (8), pictured left

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"World Vision taught me how to advocate for children's rights. I was invited to a national forum to speak to the First Lady about issues that affect girls." – Daphine (17), pictured centre wearing maroon skirt



Transforming communities together.

We will continue our partnership with the Ngogwe community until 2023. Continuing to build knowledge, skills and resilience through sustainable projects; equipping the community to identify and effectively respond to needs as they arise.

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Started 2008
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Completing 2023


“Through learning centres, our parents have been able to better support our education and well-being. Our parents are involving themselves in activities to protect us from harm.”

 - Magret (14), Ngogwe community, Uganda

Did you know?

Did you know?

Lake Victoria, Uganda

Winston Churchill referred to Uganda as the “Pearl of Africa” on his tour there in 1908 and the name has stuck.
 
Uganda’s dense forests, mountain ranges, lakes and savannas have enticed travellers for decades.
 
Filled with breath-taking landscapes and an abundance of flora and fauna – including the so-called African big 5 (lions, elephants, leopards, buffalos and rhinos).
 
Uganda is also home to Lake Victoria, the second biggest lake in the world and one of the sources of the Nile River.




Other ways you can help vulnerable children.

<h4>Sponsor a Child</h4>

Sponsor a Child

You can help another child break free from poverty, for good. Your sponsorship will help bring essentials like clean water, education and healthcare to a child and their community.

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<h4>Childhood Rescue</h4>

Childhood Rescue

Children in the world’s most dangerous places need you now. Help them survive, recover and build a future. You can provide life-saving food, water and protection to kids whose lives are on the line.

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<h4>Gift in your Will</h4>

Gift in your Will

Including a gift in your Will to World Vision is a wonderfully generous way to ensure the values that are important to you live on, as you continue impacting communities around the world.

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