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Childrens Chance International

Lira, Northern Region, Uganda

Children & YouthPoverty & HungerHealthGender equality
NGOFounded 2008Regional reach
Profile last updated: September 18, 2026

About

Founded in 2008, Childrens Chance International is a non-governmental organisation based in Lira, Uganda working on children & youth, poverty & hunger, health +6 more.

Childrens Chance International (CCI-Uganda) is a non-profit organisation based in Lira, Northern Uganda, established in April 2008. It supports orphans, vulnerable children, youth, women and persons with disabilities, particularly in post-conflict areas. Its work covers child protection and rights, education, maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS, malaria, nutrition, water hygiene and sanitation, sexual and reproductive health, violence prevention, agriculture and livelihoods, and economic empowerment through Village Savings and Loan Associations. The organisation is registered with the National NGO Registration Bureau and operates in the Lango, Acholi and Teso sub-regions, with plans to expand nationally.

Location

Lira, Uganda

Founded

2008

Organisation type

NGO

Legal name

Childrens Chance International

Registration

4296

Focus areas

childrenyouthwomendisabilitylivelihoodshealthchild rightsUgandaNorthern Uganda

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Children & YouthPoverty & HungerHealthGender equalityDisabilityEducationWater & SanitationEmployment & SkillsCommunity development

Works for

ChildrenYouthWomen & GirlsPeople with disabilitiesFamiliesPeople in poverty

How they work

Direct servicesAwareness & educationCommunity programmesCapacity buildingVolunteer programmes

Programmes

Child Rights and Social Protection Programme

Children & Youth · Uganda

Protects children from abuse, promotes child rights and provides social protection to vulnerable families through community-based approaches.

Livelihood Programme

Poverty & Hunger · Uganda

Improves economic well-being of vulnerable rural communities through skills, resources, food security and savings groups such as VSLAs and beekeeping.

REAL Fathers Project

Community development · Uganda

Engages fathers in Otuke District, Northern Uganda.

CASCADE Project

Health · Uganda

Supports maternal and breastfeeding health among mothers.

LATEK Beekeeping Project

Poverty & Hunger · Uganda

Beekeeping livelihood project for rural households.

Community Empowerment Project

Community development · Uganda

Empowers communities to drive local change and livelihoods.

Village Savings and Loan Associations

Poverty & Hunger · Uganda

Community savings and loan groups supporting household income and financial resilience.

Countries of operation

Uganda

Funding & support

Ways to support

DonateVolunteer

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