In a heartwarming ceremony, Community Focus International (CFI) in partnership with World Vision, distributed 35 specialized wheelchairs to children with cerebral palsy (CP) in Oyam district. This initiative aims to enhance mobility, independence, and quality of life for individuals with…
Imagine a world where the magic of reading is beyond reach for thousands of children. A world where the lack of books and resources stifles young minds, silencing the whispers of imagination and curiosity. But what if we told you…
In an ever-evolving educational landscape, educators are continually seeking innovative ways to improve teaching effectiveness and student learning outcomes. Community Focus International (CFI), in partnership with the Foundation for Inclusive Community Help (FICH) and Grassroots Nest for Innovation and Change…
Oyam – In Uganda’s Oyam District, a transformative program aimed at improving financial inclusion and empowering rural communities is gaining momentum. The Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) model is creating opportunities for economic growth, reducing poverty, and fostering self-reliance among…
Customized just for You A Community Focus International and Plan International Uganda Initiative. Community Focus International, in partnership with Plan International Uganda, is implementing the Safe and Inclusive Cities project, which aims to promote gender equality and prevent sexual and…
In February, Jane and I spent 10 days in Uganda working with the team. They were busy days, travelling the roads of the area we serve, meeting local people, learning new things, and assessing how effective CFI has been in…
Sharon Auma, 26 years old comes from Telela-A parish in Otwal subcounty in Oyam district. Sitting in a wheelchair all smiles and filled with optimism, she narrates her experience and ordeals as a person with disability. In 2018, a community…
In Uganda and across the northern region in particular, a common challenge for school-going children that affects learning is nutritional deficiency. A 2020 report, Challenges and Prospects for Financing School Feeding under the UPE Programme in Uganda, found that out…
In continued efforts to provide sustainable improvements in the quality of life of deprived children and adults with disabilities, CFI engages in charity processes that create social inclusion and unity and add meaningful value to lives. On January 1st, 2021,…
Social stereotypes and a less inclusive society have dragged over 99% of people living with disability (PWD) in rural areas into a new social class of the poorer in Uganda. Worsened by the effects of the over-year economic shutdown as…
