GODFREY MUGISHA
P6, St. Kizito Primary School
Achievement: 2010 recruit recommended by teachers for his intelligence and passion for learning

After the death of my dad, I sat at home for one year because my family could not pay school fees. I thank Aunt Deborah and Uncle Willy (COU employees) who helped me to join the Children of Uganda. Thanks to Children of Uganda, I have all my school requirements and other needs provided. You helped me and my family in all our problems. You are really my parents.

HILDA KYABAGGU
P6, St. Kizito Primary School
Achievement: Talented musician

Hilda’s parents died of AIDS when she was only four years old. She was brought to COU by her maternal grandmother in 2005. She is able to cope with the death of her parents because at school students share their stories and experiences about being an orphan, which helps her to not feel alone. Hilda is one of the smartest girls in her class. She is also currently involved in the Music, Dance and Drama Club at Sabina and one day hopes to become a professional musician.

MIKE YIGA
Makerere University
Bachelors in Urban Planning
Achievement: Pursuing a two year course in certified financial services

Mr. and Mrs. Andy Keech, you picked me up, showed me parental love, cared for me and guided me and you have really given me a reason to live. It’s certainly hard to imagine that my early days of sorrow could turn into joy and I could be so happy the way I am today! COU has paved the way for me. I will keep the fire burning for COU and am dreaming of reaching out to a child in the world who is less advantaged, just like Mr. and Mrs. Andy Keech and COU did for me. I very much hope to make a difference at least in one child’s life to make the world a better place.

ROSE NAMAZZI
COU graduate
Achievement: Employed at Serona Hotel, Kyotera

I joined Sabina in 1997 as a P3 student after my parents died of HIV/AIDS in 1996. When my sister and I joined Sabina, we were so happy to find Aunt Nalongo (a COU employee) who treated us like her children. After successfully passing my primary and ordinary levels, I joined an institution where I achieved a certificate in Catering and Hotel Management. I am currently training through a hotel diploma course.