Your support this year has been a blessing, and we’re grateful to walk this journey together.
At just 18 years old, Alice became a mother and found herself facing challenges that seemed overwhelming. In March 2024, she joined the tailoring program at Bwindi Vocational School with one dream in mind: to learn a skill that would allow her to provide for herself and her child. When she first arrived, Alice was quiet, with very few resources and little hope for the future.
Her biggest hurdle was that she could not afford extra materials to practice tailoring. Yet instead of giving up, Alice showed remarkable resilience and creativity. She began gathering leftover fabric scraps discarded by other students and collected old, worn-out clothes from the community. With patience and determination, she patched and redesigned these pieces into new clothing. What others saw as waste, Alice transformed into unique and useful products. Along the way, she discovered the art of recycling and sustainable fashion.
By August, Alice had completed a small collection of children’s dresses, blouses, and skirts. She proudly displayed her work to parents and neighbors at the school and managed to sell several pieces. From this effort, she earned 690,000 Ugandan shillings (approximately $190 USD) in personal income. For Alice, this was more than money; it was proof that her skills could create a future of independence.
She has already saved her earnings and plans to use them as startup capital to open a small tailoring shop in her trading center in Buhoma once she graduates later this year. Alice’s story is one of hope and innovation, showing how determination and support can open doors for young mothers longing for a brighter tomorrow.
When a child has a safe place to sleep, a warm meal to eat, and a chance to learn—everything changes.
In 2024-2025 to date you helped make that kind of transformation possible for hundreds of children in southern Uganda. This year and a half has been nothing short of extraordinary, and it’s all because of the compassion and generosity of donors like you.
We are especially grateful to our Donor of the Year, Mary Lois Gibson, who gave in honor of her brother Paul Wilson. Her incredible gift funded:
These gifts aren’t just buildings—they’re safety, dignity, and opportunity for children who’ve never known them before.
More 2024 -2025 Milestones Worth Celebrating:
Looking Ahead: What Your Support Can Do Next
With your continued partnership, we’re excited to pursue these priorities for 2025–2026:
Let’s Keep Building Brighter Futures—Together
Every meal, every classroom, every test score improved—it’s all because someone like you said yes to helping. Together, we’renot just educating children—we’re empowering a generation.
A huge thank you to everyone who sponsored children, contributed to projects, and championed the mission of Bwindi Uganda Children Charities. Your generosity enabled us to achieve incredible progress for the children and communities we serve this year.
At Bwindi Uganda Children Charities, Inc. (BUCC), we are continuously reminded of the incredible generosity and kindness of our donors. Your unwavering support has brought joy, hope, and transformation to our students, teachers, and families.
This past Christmas was a truly special one, thanks to the Gibson Family’s incredible generosity. Their heartfelt donation provided 160 pairs of shoes and 320 pairs of socks to our orphans and vulnerable children—many of whom previously walked barefoot or wore torn shoes.
The joy on their faces as they unwrapped their brand-new shoes was indescribable. Parents and guardians were overwhelmed with gratitude, knowing their children could now walk to school comfortably and with dignity. This was more than just a Christmas gift—it was a symbol of care, love, and hope for the future.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making this Christmas unforgettable!
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we celebrated another successful Goat Day, distributing 5 goats to specific sponsored children. Additionally, our children’s farm contributed 20 more goats as part of our Pass-On Gift Initiative.
Through this initiative, when a goat gives birth, the first offspring is returned to the program and passed on to another child in need. Since its inception, over 80 goats have been gifted, providing families with a sustainable source of nutrition and income.
These goats are not just animals—they are life-changing assets, empowering families with food security, financial stability, and opportunities for a brighter future.
Mark your calendars! Our next Goat Day will be held on January 1, 2026. Thank you for being a beacon of kindness and transformation in our community.
We are proud to announce that Katusiime Fortunate and Duncan have been crowned King & Queen of Bwindi Eco Children/Bwindi Junior School for 2024!
These outstanding students have demonstrated exceptional leadership, kindness, and dedication to our school community. As they graduate from Primary 7 and embark on their next journey at Brilliance High School, we celebrate their achievements and the values they uphold.
Congratulations to our young leaders—we cannot wait to see the great things you will accomplish!
On behalf of the entire BUCC community, we extend our deepest gratitude to The Gibson Family, our Donor of the Year. Your generosity has transformed lives in profound ways.
Your incredible support in funding the boys’ dormitory, now home to 60 students, and the staff housing for six teachers has been life-changing. These facilities have provided:
Beyond these physical structures, your generosity has instilled hope, security, and a sense of belonging in our students and educators. We are honored to have you as part of our journey and look forward to celebrating many more milestones together.
Your kindness and compassion continue to uplift our children, families, and educators. Every gift you give—whether big or small—creates ripples of change that will last for generations.
From all of us at Bwindi Eco Children Uganda, thank you for believing in our mission and for being a part of our story.
