Our Work
Feeding and Nutrition
No child should go to bed hungry. We provide nutritious food and clean water so children can grow, learn and thrive.
The challenge
Malnutrition starts early in infancy for many children in Uganda. By estimate, about 11 percent of children are already stunted at birth due to poor maternal nutrition. Orphans, deaf children and vulnerable children often live in impoverished conditions and are prone to hunger and starvation. The effects of malnutrition contribute to a high disease burden.
Program overview
Nutrition is the intake of food in relation to the body’s dietary needs. Good nutrition - an adequate, well-balanced diet combined with regular physical activity - is a cornerstone of good health.
KAUMA Foundation Uganda believes that all children deserve a chance to thrive and succeed. No child should go to bed hungry. Through the support of generous individuals, churches and partner organisations, we bring comfort and joy to children facing uncertainty, hunger and starvation. With proper nutrition early in life, children can grow, develop and thrive to their potential.
The food we provide includes rice, maize flour (posho), beans, vegetables, Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, fish, meat, cassava, bananas, chicken, eggs and more.
Please join us to provide much-needed food and clean water for orphans and vulnerable children. Every donation, no matter the amount, is a tremendous act of kindness.
Who we support
Orphans, deaf children and vulnerable children in Jinja District and their caregivers.
Objectives
- Provide nutritious meals that support health and concentration in school
- Reduce hunger and the risk of malnutrition among children in our care
- Promote nutrition awareness in families and the community
What we provide
- Food distributions (rice, posho, beans, vegetables, roots, proteins and more)
- Support for clean water alongside feeding
- Nutrition education for caregivers
