Polly, 17 A single mother of a one year old boy. She left school after Grade 8 due to lack of funds. She hopes to return to school and pursue catering training to support herself and her baby. Sharifa, 18 Left school in Grade 6. She seeks sponsorship to attend school again. Her ambition is…
Due to financial hardship, many young pregnant women and infants in Uganda receive no medical care. Each year, 200,000 babies and children (ages 0–5) die due to lack of healthcare and malnutrition. Thanks to our sponsors, Stop Poverty expanded its prenatal and maternity services. On March 5, the Prenatal Care & Consultation Department of the Picavet Clinic…
The new school year began in February 2025. We welcomed 120 young people into various vocational programmes. On March 3, the first class of the new Contribute Agricultural School commenced. Other programmes include ICT 1, ICT 2, Hairdressing, and Cosmetology. Many students come from families unable to meet school expenses. One student shared: “I come…
A 17 year old girl needed urgent medical attention but was refused care because she could not afford the €4 required for diagnostics. Only after Stop Poverty guaranteed payment did she receive treatment. After several days of hospitalization, she recovered. Another case involved a 19 year old girl suffering from acute malaria who lost consciousness.…
On March 3, the first academic year of the agricultural boarding school began. The school includes accommodation for 80 students enrolled in the two year vocational training programme. The classroom is equipped with a beamer and screen, enabling instructional videos and enhanced learning. The school also functions as a knowledge centre for local farmers and…
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