Francis Banda, a client under the Kulea Watoto Project, displays boxes of chalk ready for hit the market. Francis is grateful to the project for the skills in financial management and nurturing children that have made him a better father and businessman
Crafting Hope: Francis Banda's Chalk-Making Triumph

Francis Banda, a 33-year-old refugee from South Sudan and a devoted father of three, faced immense challenges upon arriving in Uganda in 2019. Struggling to find work, he turned to entrepreneurship with just Shs.1 million (about $300) in hand. His venture? Making chalk.
Rose Poni sits by her market stall. Through the Kulea Watoto Project, Poni‘s life has been transformed and she is able to provide for her basic needs and those of her young daughter
A New Chapter: How Rose Found Hope and Financial Independence

Rose Poni, a 45-year-old South Sudanese refugee, arrived at the Bidi Bidi settlement in Yumbe District in 2020, fleeing the turmoil of her homeland. Like many refugees, she faced an uncertain future, but her story is one of resilience and determination, made possible through the support of the Kulea Watoto Project.
John Byamungu prepares chicken feed for his recently received chicks that he acquired through the seed grant provided by the Kulea Watoto Project
Eggs of Opportunity : Transforming Lucky Early ECD Center

In the heart of Mukondo C Village, nestled within the Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, lies Lucky Early Childhood Development (ECD) Center - a vibrant oasis of hope and opportunity for its over 300 young learners.
Estella Munezero displays a plate of food shortly before serving a customer. Estella is grateful to the Kulea Watoto Project for supporting her to realize her dream of opening a restaurant in Kampala
From Refugee to Restaurateur: The Inspiring Journey of Estella Munezero

At just 28 years old, Estella Munezero, a Burundian refugee, arrived in Uganda with little more than her remarkable culinary skills and a dream of forging a brighter future for her family.
Lawrence Renco Kasirye crafts out letter as he prepares to make signages. Lawrence is grateful to the Kulea Watoto Project for supporting him with financial literacy trainings and a cash grant that enabled him to re-establish his business and support his family
Against All Odds: Lawrence’s Transformation Through the Kulea Watoto Project

In a modest workshop in Lugala, a suburb of Kampala, Lawrence Renco Kasirye meticulously shapes letters from paper as he prepares to craft a signage. His disability is not immediately apparent. 
Members of Parliament together with Kulea Watoto Project Consortium partners pose for a group photo after a policy dialogue where a paper ‘Why Government of Uganda needs to prioritize Early Childhood Development’ was presented
Government Urged to Prioritize Early Childhood Development

Members of the Uganda Parliamentary Forum for Children (UPFC) have been urged to advocate for the prioritization of Early Childhood Development (ECD) within government policy during a recent policy dialogue.