Ending Child
Abandonment
in Africa

1 in every 17 children across Africa is abandoned. We are here to change that — by strengthening families, building resilient communities, and advocating for every child's right to a loving home.

Our Mission Support Us
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Protecting Children
Strengthening Families
Community Empowerment
Education & Skills
Sustainable Change
Restoring Hope
Pan-African Vision
Protecting Children
Strengthening Families
Community Empowerment
Education & Skills
Sustainable Change
Restoring Hope
Pan-African Vision
Our Approach

Three Pillars of Change

We address child abandonment at its root — through prevention, direct support, and systemic advocacy guided by lived experience.

01

Strengthening Families

We keep families together by addressing the pressures that lead to separation — economic support, parenting skills training, counselling, and psychosocial support that stabilises households before crisis hits.

02

Building Resilient Communities

We rebuild community support systems through awareness programs, local child protection structures, and networks of care — addressing harmful stigma and promoting social inclusion across Kampala and beyond.

03

Advocating for Reform

We champion family-based care over institutionalisation — reintegrating children into safe homes, supporting kinship care, and shifting care systems at both local and global levels.

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Our Impact

Numbers That Drive Us

Every statistic represents a real child, a real family, a real story.

0Children Abandoned in Africa
0Lives Directly Impacted
0Trees Planted (2025)
0Women in Skilling Program
How We Work

The UPLUS Impact Cycle

A continuous loop of prevention, response, and lasting transformation — addressing the root causes of child abandonment.

UPLUS Community
2024Year Founded
1

Identify Vulnerability

We reach families and children at risk before separation occurs.

2

Immediate Response

Emergency support — basic needs, counselling, and protection services.

3

Family Strengthening

Skills, livelihoods, and guidance so families can stay together.

4

Community Empowerment

Mobilise communities to protect children and support vulnerable households.

5

Sustain & Follow Up

Track progress and ensure families remain stable long-term.

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Every Child Deserves a Family

Your support directly funds programs that keep families together. Join our mission today.

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Latest Updates

News & Stories

Real stories of impact from our work across Kampala and beyond.

Red Cross Partnership
Partnership

September 26, 2025

UPLUS Partners with the Red Cross on Community Health

New partnership to enhance community health programs, reaching more families in need across Kyanja.

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Programs

September 10, 2025

Vocational Skilling for 50 Young Women in Kyanja

Digital literacy and entrepreneurship opening new economic pathways.

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Community

August 22, 2025

200+ Volunteers at Community Climate Action Day

Tree planting and cleanup for a healthier environment where children can thrive.

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