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Hope Center rescues vulnerable children, gives them a safe place to live, with the ultimate goal of reuniting the child with a loving family member. Our goal is to meet all the needs of the child, putting them on a path forward that allows for a healthy and full life.
Your donation helps us provide food, clothing, medical care and a safe place for each child to call home.
Your donation also supports our efforts to provide the children with an education. Any support helps bridge the gap in our ability to care for the child with our staff and the educational opportunities each child has by attending school. School fees are an additional cost. As each child grows, our goal is to be able to provide them with the ability to go to school.
Check out the stories of some of our children at the Hope Center and donate today to make a lasting impact in their lives.
Baby Collins
Current Age: 2 years old
He joined HCU on 2/09/2024 as a result of negligence and was severely malnourished. He was left with his grandmother of 95 years old who was unable to care for him. He was suffering from malnutrition and immediately HCU took Collins to hospital, and he was admitted for treatment and after recovery he was discharged back to the center for further care and protection.
Updates: He has greatly improved due to the care and love received from HCU employees by God’s Grace. Healthy and improving and gaining weight as you can witness in the picture above.
Baby Christine
Current Age: 1 year 6 months old
Christine joined HCU on 27/09/2024 at the age of 1 week old. She was found neglected due to the fact that her mother is mentally slow and has severe disability plus the entire family being too poor and is unable to care for the baby. The child was likely to suffer from malnutrition or to lose her life because the mother’s handling was so alarming since she is mentally unstable and no one in the family to help her out.
Updates: Christine’s immunization process is ongoing, looking beautiful and healthy.
Maria Kisakye
Current Age: 2 years old
Maria was rescued on 13/12/2024 by the police from a mentally ill mother who wanted to kill her. She would hit the baby and throw her to the road. Maria was severely malnourished, had wounds on her back and a swollen cheek. Maria was admitted at the hospital for 6 days for medical attention since she went through so much torture from her mentally ill mother and later was referred to HCU for safe custody and protection by Mubende probation officer.
Aggrey Safari
Current Age: 2 years old
Aggrey joined the HCU on 17/10/2024 as a result of child abandonment. His father brought him in for medical attention and then abandoned him at the hospital with no identification or leaving his own information. He is severely malnourished but he will now receive the medical care he needs to grow and thrive.
Ramathan Kyamagero
Current Age: 2 years old
Ramathan joined the HCU on 11/11/2024. He was severely malnourished. His mother died mysteriously and the baby was initiated on Art drugs to prevent him from acquiring HIV. The baby was left with his drunkard father who would take him along to the bars where they would take alcohol together. People got concerned and contacted the Probation Officer who referred the child to HCU for safety and suitable placement.
ALICE NAKIBERU
Current Age: 3 years old 11 months
Alice joined HCU on the 17/11/2022 at a tender age of 6 months old, severely neglected and malnourished by her poor parents. She was born to a discordant couple living in a poverty-stricken environment hardly able to get what to eat for survival. Alice was likely to lose her life but good enough when they took the child to the government hospital for treatment. A doctor got concerned of the child’s situation together with the parent and contacted the office of probation for help hence referring baby Alice to HCU for child protection services.
Health status: At joining the center Alice’s situation was alarming, severely malnourished with eye infection & skin rushes and was introduced to nutrition support to help her boost her immune system. Alice was kept on Nevirapine syrup to prevent her from acquiring HIV/AIDs since was born to a discordant couple.
Updates: Great improvement in Alice’s life is observed, confirmed HIV Negative, looking healthy and good, gained weight and increased body size, she can now crawl and tries to stand with support.
Mirembe Miracle Maria
Current Age: 2 years old
She joined HCU on 11/06/2024 at the age of 3 months old. Her mother suffers from many health conditions including epilepsy is unable to care for her child and the child was under the care of great grandmother who is also vulnerable and suffers from a hip fracture. The entire family is poor and cannot afford to buy baby formula and other needs and the child is now under the care of HCU.
Updates: Miracle Maria has grown up and is now 8 months old, healthy, likes taking formula and sleeping and sitting in a seater, she is a jolly girl loved by everyone at the center.
CHRISTIAN KUKIRIZA
Current Age: 2 years old
Christian joined HCU on 8/03/2024 at the age of 13 days old. He was found abandoned in the hospital. His mother died due to a caesarian section immediately after birth. Grandmother went with her dead body and never wanted to hear about the child (never returned back to the hospital). The baby had no clothes, formula and a caregiver from the hospital contacted the probation officer for help and probation immediately contacted HCU for support.
Updates: Christian is now a 7 months old, grown-up baby, put on body weight and likes taking too much formula and playing with dolls.
Ashiraf Mukuye
Current Age: 1 year old
HCU Received a call from the government worker about the case of Child Torture who needs a suitable placement and immediately HCU intervened in the rescue mission at the police. Baby Ashiraf, a 1 year old boy, was rescued by the police from the dangerous hands of his stepmother, who used to abuse him. A good Samaritan woman got concerned about the situation baby Ashiraf was going through and alerted the police.
John Don
Current Age: 2 years old
He joined HCU on 14/11/2023 after being found neglected. He was rescued by a USA team of visitors together with HCU team during the field visit in one of the villages of Mityana district at a tender age of 2 months old. He was severely malnourished & neglected by his poor drunkard mother. Social worker took action of reporting the case to government authorities in the area and later on the child was referred by the government to HCU for support and medical attention to help him regain his health and normal growth & development like any other child.
John’s Health background: He received a referral from Mityana general hospital to Mulago special care children unit Kampala for further treatment. Reaching Mulago, John was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and was put on a nutrition supplement. Later on, while still admitted at Mulago hospital doctors referred John to Mulago Heart institute department to screen his heart and the results indicated that John’s heart was affected with small holes. John spent 3 weeks while admitted and receiving different treatment at Mulago hospital and we thank God he was discharged back to the center safely.
Updates: John (DON) on 12/09/2024 was confirmed the small holes (ASD –Atrial septal defect) were closed.
KIGOZI SHAKIM
Current Age: 2 years old 7 months
Shakim joined HCU on 22/11/2023 at a tender age of 3 months old as a result of abandonment & child neglect by his poor mother of Mityana and his biological father moved to unknown location. The child was referred to HCU severely malnourished, underweight and was admitted at Mityana general hospital in pediatric ward for treatment. Shakim is an exposed infant, born pre-mature and is kept on Neverapine syrup to prevent him from acquiring HIV since his mother is HIV Positive. He was referred by the probation officer to HCU to receive child protection services.
Updates: the child is progressing on well, has put on weight, looking healthy with good appetite of formula milk.
Suubi Joseph
Current Age: 2 years old
Joseph joined HCU on the 1/02/2024 after being abandoned by his biological mother and moved to unknown location. Joseph was rescued by the local leaders and took him to Mityana police for more investigation and further help. Immediately Mityana police contacted the probation officer to look for a suitable home for baby Joseph and was referred to HCU for child protection services as police does its investigation.
Updates: Joseph is progressing while under HCU care. He likes to be lifted/carried all the time, has good appetite of formula milk and soft foods.
Mwesigwa Henry
Current Age: 3 years old
Henry was enrolled into HCU at the age of 2 weeks old after being rescued from a mentally ill mother as a result of child neglect. During this period of time, his health status was so alarming and in very bad condition. He received care and treatment while under the care of HCU.
He was born on the estimated date of 01/01/2023 and referred at HCU on the 11/01/2023 by the government.
Updates: Henry is progressing well, looks healthy and good, weighs 10kgs, and likes taking formula milk and soft food.
Ethan Galiwango
Current Age: 3 years old 9 months
Ethan joined HCU on the 17/10/2023 as a result of child abuse (Assault and torture evidenced by wounds and sores in his back) the child was abused by his paternal grandfather. Neighbors around got concerned and informed the local leaders around and the case was reported to the police, the grandfather was put in jail and Ethan was referred to HCU for medical attention and care.
Updates: Ethan received treatment and general body checkups and is now progressing on well, weighs 12kg. Looks healthy and good, gained back his smile unlike before. Likes playing with bears.
Edward Ajuna
Age: 4 years old 11 months
Edward joined HCU on 30/08/2023, after being abandoned & neglected alone in the house at the age of 2 years old and his parents moved to an unknown place. A Good Samaritan lady contacted the local leader around the village about the case who later on informed the office of the probation and the child was referred to the Hope Center for safe custody.
Updates: Edward is progressing on well, gained weight (15kg), looking healthy and good, likes playing with the fellows around the center and making unique poses.
Emmanuel & Paul
Current Age: 3 years old 11 months
Emmanuel and Paul twin brothers joined HCU on 18/03/2023 as a result of negligence from their mentally ill mother, who used to move with them along the road sides minus food and drinks. These kids were likely to lose their life if no help was received. People got concerned and they contacted the probation officer for further help hence being referred to HCU to receive child protection services.
Updates: both are progressing well. They receive treatment and general body check, with good appetite of food and drinks, they have no health issues.
Andrew Kaweesi
Current Age: 3 years old
We rescued baby Andrew Kaweesa 13/3/2025. He is 2 years old and has been severely neglected. We are working to get him the medical care he needs.
Grace
Current Age: 2 years old 9 months
Nanyonjo Kisakye (Grace) 1 year and 8 months old girl joined HCU on 2-25-25. She was rescued from a mentally ill father who was beating her and said he wanted to slaughter her because the child's mother, who is also mentally unstable, divorced him. A good Samaritan man found this man abusing the child and removed the child from him and took him to the village Local Leader for protection and later on the local leader called HCU for help.
Jordan Tusuubira
Current Age: 1 year old
Jordan, brought to HCU on 13/5/2025, was found abandoned on the steps of a church and without any identification, was brought to us. We estimate that he is 2 months old.
Hadson Kasule
Current Age: 1 year 7 months
Hadson Kasule came to HCU in May of 2025. He was abandoned with his great grandmother who has not been able to properly care for him and due to this, he is severely malnourished. He was taken to the hospital where he received nutrition supplements which will help.
Pricillar Munyango
Current Age: 1 year 5 months
Pricillar was removed from her home after the child protective services discovered she was being neglected. She is suffering from malnutrition after not receiving proper food, or care, but we are confident that she will quickly regain her strength with proper care and support. She came to HCU in June of 2025.
Zainab Oliver
Current Age: 2 years old 11 months
Zainab Oliver came to HCU in August of 2025. She is one year old and was removed from her living situation because it was no longer safe due to drug use and mental health issues with her parents.
Joseph Mukisa
Current Age: 9 months old
Mukisa Joseph is 2 months old and we were called to take him after he was abandoned. His mother suffers from mental illness and is unable to properly care for him, so he is now safely living with us at HCU. Joseph came to HCU in August of 2025.
Justine Nankitu
Current Age: 2 years old 10 months
Justine joined HCU on the 26/07/2023 as a result of abandonment by her own biological mother to a poor grandmother at a tender age of 2 months old. Local leader got concerned about the child’s life and they contacted the probation officer for further help hence referring the child to HCU for child protection services.
Health status: At joining the center Justine’s health was not in good condition, very tiny baby. She had skin rushes, cough and flu.
Updates: Justine got treatment, and good care. She is now looking good and healthy, with a good appetite for formula and soft foods. Poor Grandmother keeps on visiting the center to check on her.
Aminah Kalungi
Current Age: 7 months old
11 day old Kalungi Aminah was abandoned by her mother and left to a very poor father who cannot care for her on his own. The probation officers called us and now she is settling in at HCU!
Israel Mwesige
Current Age: 11 months old
Baby Isreal joined HCU on 3-27-2025. A local leader called HCU about Israel because he was born to a mentally ill mother. HCU went to the hospital and rescued him.
Joseph Asobola
Current Age: 1 year old
Baby Joseph joined HCU on the 3-24-2025. He was abandoned on a rubbish pit by an unknown person and a young boy heard the sound of a baby crying and reaching in the trash found a baby dumped there. The boy went and informed people around the area about the baby and one volunteer took the baby to the police station and the Police contacted the Probation Officer about the case requesting a safe home where the child can be placed for safety, hence being referred to HCU Care.
Patience Kalungi
Current Age: 1 month old
Patience was only one day old when she was given up at the hospital by her biological mother. She was referred to us by the probation officers, and will now be safe and cared for at HCU!
Francis Lukyamuzi
Current Age: 1 year old
We have taken Francis to the Mulago National Hospital to receive further care as he is severely malnourished has been diagnosed with Tuberculosis.
UPDATE: We visited baby Francis at the hospital. He is doing well and has improved, but still has a few more treatments and tests before he can be discharged. Please continue to keep him and the medical team in your prayers.
Angel Mary Talemwa
Current Age: 2 months old
HCU has taken Angel because her mother is only 14, and after being raped by her stepfather and becoming pregnant, was herself abandoned with her disabled grandmother. Because Angel’s mom is so young and unable to afford a baby on her own, Angel has come to HCU.
Aidah Nanyonga
Current Age: 5 months old
Aidah Nanyonga is 1 and a half months old, and has been given to our care due to neglect. Her mother is only 16 years old, and just isn’t equipped to properly care for her.
Jessy Kibirango
Current Age: 2 years old
Jessy is a little over 1 year old, was found tied to a tree and had to resort to eating his own feces in order to survive. He has been rescued and is now safe within the care of the Hope Center. He is receiving medical treatment, therapy, food and lots of comfort and love and is making fast progress.
Salima Subi
Current Age: 1 year old
Suubi Salima has been severely neglected and we were called in to take her after the police were alerted to her situation. She is 9 months old, and we are so grateful to be providing a safe space where she can learn and grow!
Imran Kaweere
Current Age: 1 year old
Hope Center Uganda received and enrolled a one year old abandoned baby boy named Imran Kaweere. The child was rescued by a good samaritan who found him alone and crying. They took him to the police and they contacted the probation officer for intervention.
Faith Kwagala
Current Age: 2 years old
Patricia Nalumansi
Current Age: 10 months old
In August of 2025, we received a call about a mother who was very ill and unable to breastfeed and properly care for her baby, or afford the medical care she herself needs. We rushed into action and helped to transport mom to the hospital and provide financial assistance so that she can get the medical care she needs. While she is recovering, we have baby Patricia in our care, and will be working to address her malnutrition and ensure she is healthy and ready to be reunited with her mother when mom is healthy!
UPDATE: We have some sad news. Baby Patricia’s biological mother passed away in January of 2026.. We were able to attend the burial service with Patricia.