Stories of Impact & Change

Children Lead the Way in Promoting Hygiene and Child Participation in Napak

SAO Uganda commemorated the Day of the African Child at Nawatom ECDE in Cholichol Parish, Lorengechora Sub-county. The event celebrated children's rights and reaffirmed our commitment to ensuring universal access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene for every child in Africa.

Parenting Beyond Provision: A Success Story from Lokeru Village

After attending a positive parenting training, Simon and Betty realized parenting goes beyond giving birth to actively nurturing and supporting their children. They now share responsibilities, show more love at home, and have created a happier, more connected family while also encouraging others to embrace positive parenting.

In Loving Memory of Our Founder, Pastor John Ekudu

It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that Share An Opportunity Uganda announces the passing of our Founder, Pastor John Ekudu.Pastor Ekudu was...

Owiny Milton’s Transformation through Participatory Integrated Planning (PIP)

Owiny Milton transformed his family’s future in Uganda through Share An Opportunity’s PIP training. By replacing alcohol-fueled conflict with joint family planning, he and his wife strategically invested in livestock and modern farming. This collaborative shift enabled them to build a permanent home, secure a motorcycle, and prioritize their children’s secondary and higher education. Today, Owiny’s household serves as a model of unity and sustainable growth for his entire community.

Children explaining their rights

Through club activities, Anthony brought his creativity to life.

My name is Anthony, I am 15 years old and I live in Orwamuge Parish, Nyikinyiki village, Abim District. I am a pupil of Orwamuge Primary School a...

James’ plan to keep colleagues safe during the lockdown

My name is James Okullo; I am 18 years old and the chairperson of Pamoja youngsters Children’s Club in Awach Sub county, Abim District. Pamoja Youngst...

SAO gives out 2000 birds to 400 families in Abim

With support from Help a Child, Share An Opportunity Uganda (SAO U) distributed 2,000 Kuroiler chickens (1,600 hens and 400 cocks) to 400 vulnerable households in Awach and Lotuke sub-counties, Abim District, to improve nutrition, food security, and household incomes. Before the distribution, beneficiaries received training in poultry management, while SAO also vaccinated over 5,000 existing birds to prevent disease and ensure the success of the initiative.

SAO donates items to Abim CPS

Abim District Local government officials inspect the items that were donatedShare An Opportunity Uganda with support from Help A Child Netherlands has...

“I want to represent my people,” Sylvia

 39-year-old Sylvia Nabaffu is married with two children. Three years ago, Sylvia was a quiet housewife who would only wait for her husband to pu...

A business mind shaped through a Self Help Group (SHG)

My name is Susan Olayo. I am 28 years old, married with two children. I and my family live in Bunyafa, Sironko District. Three years ago, I and my fam...

A life saved through SAO’s Primary Health Care Program in Mbale

On Thursday 1st April 2021 at around 10pm, heavily pregnant 35-year-old Moureen Mutonyi started experiencing contractions that would later lead t...

Parenting Beyond Provision: A Success Story from Lokeru Village

After attending a positive parenting training, Simon and Betty realized parenting goes beyond giving birth to actively nurturing and supporting their children. They now share responsibilities, show more love at home, and have created a happier, more connected family while also encouraging others to embrace positive parenting.