Feeding Hope: Supporting Vulnerable Children in Uganda
Agriculture is the backbone of Uganda’s economy, with approximately 84% of the population relying on it for both food and livelihoods. While this sustains many families, it also makes them extremely vulnerable to weather cycles, droughts, floods, and other natural disasters, which can drastically affect crop yields and household food security.
Malnutrition remains a critical challenge. It costs Uganda $899 million annually, representing 5.6% of the country’s national income. For children, the consequences are even more severe: between 2004 and 2009, around 110,220 children died from malnutrition, highlighting the urgent need for targeted interventions to protect the youngest and most vulnerable members of society.
Our Monthly Orphan Feeding Programmes
As part of our ongoing commitment to fight malnutrition, As-Salaam Foundation runs monthly orphan feeding programmes in deprived areas. These initiatives provide nutritious meals to children who would otherwise go hungry.
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Cost-effective impact: Each meal costs as little as £2, yet it can sustain a child for the day, providing essential nutrition and energy for growth, learning, and play.
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Focus on vulnerable communities: By targeting orphans and children in underprivileged areas, we ensure that those most at risk receive life-saving support.
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Long-term benefits: Regular access to nutritious food improves health outcomes, enhances educational performance, and reduces vulnerability to disease and stunting.
Through these programmes, donors directly contribute to saving lives and giving children in Uganda the nourishment, hope, and opportunity they need to thrive.