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CHU focuses particularly on education and health of disadvantaged groups in rural areas. With your donations, we can help more people in our community.

Child Hug Uganda was founded in 2011 as a small NGO in Lira, Northern Uganda, with the mission to bring hope to the community, improve quality of life and set the foundation for sustainable development and a better future. Child Hug Uganda (CHU) was founded in 2011 as a small NGO in Lira, Northern Uganda, with the mission to bring hope to the community, improve quality of life and set the foundation for sustainable development and a better future. It supports children (often orphans and/or HIV+) by covering school fees and scholastic materials, or by enrolling youth in vocational training programs. Currently, 23 school children are supported and ten young men receive training in welding and auto mechanics. Moreover, CHU runs a medical clinic where free HIV testing and counseling, free cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccination are offered, as well as lab services, medical treatment (also stationary), immunisation, family planning and psychosocial support. CHU staff also hold educational sessions on health topics and conduct community outreach activities. Please donate! Child Hug Uganda, Account no: 01981021001904, Shift code: DFCUUGKA (dfcu bank)

21/11/2025

On 10th November 2025, Child Hug Uganda proudly held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Outpatient Department (OPD) building of our Mission Health Center III. The new facility will be constructed on our recently acquired land located in Olago Cell, Amuca Ward, Lira City Division, Lira City.

This milestone marks another significant step toward fulfilling our mission of providing free, accessible, and quality health services to the people of the Lango Sub-Region.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to:

Bart Wear – for the financial support that enabled the successful processing of our land documentation.

Rev. Father Denis Okumu – for blessing the occasion with meaningful prayers during the groundbreaking ceremony.

Our Board Members – for their guidance and dedication.

The surrounding community of Lira City – for your continued support and cooperation.

The Gathering Well – for your encouragement and belief in our vision.

As we begin this sustainable project for the benefit of our community, we continue to pray for well-wishers, partners, and friends to join us in bringing this vital health facility to completion.

Together, we can build a healthier future for Lango.

06/11/2025

Today the 6th of November 2025, Child Hug Uganda was pleased to distribute 125 pieces of "HerComfort Reusable pads" to the pupils of APII Primary school in Kole District. A gift bag of our Reusable pads contains 2 pieces of Shield, 2 pieces of Liners and a leaflet about its care.
The goal of this project is to promote school retention and to empower young girls to attend their classes freely while on their menstruation monthly.
CHU appreciates The Gathering Well team-USA, Mama Tracey Bell and Nick Okunu -CHU Executive Director for Giving Dignity to the vulnerable girls and for empowering their future through supporting the production of "HerComfort Reusable pads"
CHU is contributing to achieving SDG3&4.

26/04/2025

With support from the Gathering well USA, Child Hug Uganda has since 2020 formed 3 Bible Study Groups, that is Group A and B formed in Lira City, and today 26th April- 2025, Group C was launched successfully in the village of Aboke, Kole District. Child Hug Uganda would like to appreciate The Gathering Well team - USA under the leadership of Jazmin Monique and Tracey Bell for effectively supporting 50 women to know Christ through the Bible study group meetings/mission work with, Reading materials, Bible, hymns, T-shirts, bags, reading glasses, and economic empowerment activities.These materials are making these meetings/ mission work a success for each of the group on a monthly basis.
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12/12/2024

Child hug Uganda on 2nd December, distributed their handmade reusable sanitary pads to pupils of Te-Okole primary school, in Lira, Uganda. These pads were distributed to the most vulnerable young girls in primary 4,5,6 and some p. 7 girls who were called by the school administration. This initiative is being supported by our mother in Christ Jesus - Mama Tracey Bell .
Child Hug apprentices your support in ensuring that the most vulnerable young girls can remain in school even during their monthly menstruation.
We equally thank The Gathering Well team for their support towards the Bible study groups.
CHU making Christ known through activities!

12/08/2024

Happy international Youth Day #

05/06/2024

The Bible study in Lira , Uganda is growing and has seen God's hands touch the lives of women in different ways. These are group B Bible study women that was formed in 2023 After group A. Today these women are so united and meets twice a month to study the word of God, to share their experiences, lessons learnt and share best practices to apply God's words to build our community.
Group B received Bibles, local hyme books, reading glasses, T-shirts, Bible stickers, writing and reading materials from The Gathering Well USA through mama and with constant coordination from the CHU-Executive Director- .
CHU appreciates your support and good heart of .

08/03/2024

"Happy Women's Day to all women! On this International Women's Day, Child Hug Uganda celebrate the achievements of women everywhere. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Tracey Bell and The Gathering Well for their spiritual guidance and unwavering support to the young women working for CHU in Uganda. In a special way, we express our gratitude to Lind Lammensalo and her team at CHU - Finland - ry, as well as Kina Hi, for their invaluable support of girl child education in Lira, Uganda. Lastly, we extend a word of thanks to all our staff who are women, working for CHU under the program leadership of Brenda K Okunu. Happy Women's Day! Proverbs 31:10-31."

29/02/2024

"In the journey of life, education is the key that unlocks the countless doors of opportunity. Today, we celebrate our child sponsorship program, supported by Child Hug Uganda - Finland ry and other well-wishers. Child Hug Uganda (CHU) will continue to support girls education and their overall health and well-being as one of our key community initiatives."

27/02/2024

CHU is very excited for what God is continuing to do for their sponsored girls. The girls are very excited to start a new school in secondary level and they are ready to take their education to the next level for the next four years.
CHU appreciates their sponsors for their continued support to the girls.
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02/12/2023

CHU finally started the distribution of the Reusable Sanitary Pads on the 1st of December to Amuca primary school in Lira. A total of 101 reusable pads were distributed to the young girls of primary 3,4,5 and 6 by the Gathering well Women under the Bible study in Lira respectively. This is one way of giving back to our vulnerable young girls who cannot afford to monthly purchase disposable pads.
This project is being supported by Tracey Bell and The Gathering WellTeam-USA.

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30/11/2023

Child Hug Uganda is very excited for having launched their Reusable Sanitary Pad Project yesterday on the 28th of November 2023 where the sewing of the pads will now take place at CHU Head Office in Lira City through the established two rooms.
This is possible with support from @ Tracey Bell and The Gathering Well Team-USA.
CHU appreciates this wonderful collaboration aims at improving the reproductive health of the vulnerable young girls and women both at school and out of school.

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08/11/2023

Yesterday the 7th Nov 2023, CHU WASH Officer met with the VHTs and the elderly people under the Fingo power bank project in Okwerodot sub-county to discuss the progress on key areas of the experimentation. The officer also visited the HHs to check the status of the sanitary facilities . CHU is happy to see good progress and good maintanance to the toilets and facilities by the elders under the supervision of the VHTs.
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