Allan Children's Foundation
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| Formation | October 28, 2019 |
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| Founder | Allan Kato |
| Type | Non-Profit Organisation |
| Focus | Education & Literacy |
| Location | |
Area served | Uganda |
Allan Children’s Foundation is a non-governmental organization helping the vulnerable children in Uganda. It was founded in 2019 and is based in East Africa (Uganda, Wakiso District).[1] The foundation's mission is to look out for the orphan children who are misplaced, abandoned and abused through providing shelter, food, education and clothing.
History[edit]
Allan Children’s Foundation was founded by Allan Kato in 2019.[2] As of September 2023, over 1000 children were receiving education through the foundation projects.[3]
Mission[edit]
Allan Children’s Foundation’s motto, ‘Empowering lives through Education’, reflects its mission to address issues of poverty, healthcare, through improvements in access to and quality of education, with a focus on Uganda’s younger generations.[1] Allan Children Foundation projects focus beyond basic educational services in order to maximise participation in a range of areas and encourage children to explore their own interests and curiosities.[2][4]
Official objectives[edit]
- To provide opportunities for underprivileged and homeless children to fully develop their physical, intellectual and creative potentials[5]
- To seek healthy alternatives in education and child-rearing in which the dignity of children is upheld and their opinions considered
- To assist and cooperate with the individuals and organizations working for children's education and welfare[5]
- To protect children who are abused and neglected, and to restore their family relationships[1]
- To campaign for public awareness on children's rights[6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Mugisha, Mugibson (March 2, 2023). "The Allan Children's Foundation, Raising A Beacon Of Hope For Abandoned Children - MUGIBSON". mugibson.com.
- ^ a b Reporter, Express (September 5, 2023). "Allan Children's Foundation: A Home of Hope for over 150 orphaned children".
- ^ Taremwa, Trevor (March 15, 2023). "Allan Children's Foundation launches campaign to build home for underprivileged children". Pulse Uganda.
- ^ https://kampalaedgetimes.com/how-allan-childrens-foundation-is-changing-lives/
- ^ a b "Allan Children's Foundation donates scholastic materials to 300 children". New Vision.
- ^ Mbabazi, Charity (August 29, 2023). "Allan Children's Foundation Initiates Fundraising Campaign to Construct a Home of Hope for 150 Orphans".