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Uganda
More than
125,900
children served
More than
450
local partners
Serving since
1980
In Uganda
Uganda is known as the “pearl of Africa” for its remarkable beauty. It also has a high rate of poverty and one of the youngest and fastest-growing populations in the world. The children Compassion serves experience these realities on a daily basis. But at the Compassion project, there is hope.
Pray for Uganda
Pray with us for:
Wisdom for those in government and other positions of leadership.
Protection for all Ugandans – particularly their health and security.
A sense of calm, encouragement, and support across the nation.
Did You Know?
Bark cloth is a traditional Ugandan textile made by pounding the bark of a fig tree. It can be used to make clothes as well as hats, bags, decorations and more.
Sponsor a child in Uganda
Child sponsorship with Compassion is a unique opportunity to provide a child with food, clean water, shelter, clothing and medical care.
Official Country Name: Republic of Uganda
Capital City: Kampala
Population: More than 45.7 million
Official Languages: Swahili, English
Life expectancy: Male 61 years, female 66 years
Population with access to safe drinking water: 17%
Infant mortality rate: 33 deaths / 1,000 live births
Percentage of children under the age of 5 underweight: 10.4%
Adult literacy rate: Male 83%, female 71%
Religion: Approximately 43% of the population are Protestant, 39% are Roman Catholic, 14% are Muslim and 4% are of another/unspecified religion or none.
Percentage living on less than $1.90 a day: 41.3%
Source: CIA World Factbook, International Religious Freedom Report, released in 2021 by the Office of International Religious Freedom, U.S. Department of State
Providing support in Uganda
After she decided to become a Christian, Hajarahh was abandoned by her husband. Unable to pay for rent and other basic necessities on her own, Hajarah was evicted from her home and forced to sleep in the bush with three of her children. Just when all hope seemed to be lost, a local church member saw the family in the bush and jumped into action, reaching out to other church members over WhatsApp asking for help. The church community responded with food, shelter, and other basic needs, while Compassion, who is partnered with the church, worked to get Hajarah's children registered into the programme. Today, the children are enrolled in school and the family has food to eat and a home to live in. They are feeling hopeful for a brighter future.