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Child of Hope Providing hope and a future for the children of Africa. http://www.childofhopeuganda.org

Our Top Class learners recently had a lesson that was hands-on and very tasty, and we think it’s a great way to learn!Th...
20/10/2026

Our Top Class learners recently had a lesson that was hands-on and very tasty, and we think it’s a great way to learn!

Their teacher arrived with a spread of real foods and talked the class through what a balanced diet looks like. There were energy-giving foods like matooke and cassava, which give the children the get-up-and-go to run, play and get through the day. There were protective foods, especially the green and yellow ones, which help keep illness away. And there were body-building foods like beans, meat, fish, eggs, milk and groundnuts, which help them grow tall and strong.

Better still, every child got to tuck in as they learnt. One big sharing plate went round, starring a whole fish (head, fins and all, no hiding from where your dinner comes from!) alongside banana, melon, carrot and leafy greens. There was also a bucket of hard-boiled eggs, with one for every pupil. Cue lots of happy faces and plenty of excitement!

“I had to make it practical in order for the learners to understand well,” their teacher says.

The pupils agree: “We enjoyed the lesson our teacher taught.”

Lessons you can eat? Top marks from us. 🌟

15/10/2026

Nursery prize day at CoH! 🎉

Every Friday, pupils from Baby, Middle and Top Class are cheered on for turning up, joining in and speaking up in class and morning devotions. A sticker, a biscuit or a sweet is all it takes to get the biggest grins. Then the teachers join the dancing, and it’s anyone’s guess who’s having more fun!💃 😄

15/10/2026

Nursery prize day at CoH Junior! 🎉

Every Friday, pupils from Baby, Middle and Top Class are cheered on for turning up, joining in and speaking up in class and morning devotions. A sticker, a biscuit or a sweet is all it takes to get the biggest grins. Then the teachers join the dancing, and it’s anyone’s guess who’s having more fun! 💃😄

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06/10/2026

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Thank you, as always, for your support 🙌

You might have given blood in a community centre, sports hall, or even (if you're of a certain age!), on a bus. Well, ou...
30/09/2026

You might have given blood in a community centre, sports hall, or even (if you're of a certain age!), on a bus. Well, our amazing students headed to a pop-up tent on the school field to do their bit! The World Blood Bank did a great job of facilitating the drive at our Gill Sherlock Memorial Secondary School last week. A fabulous 56 of them rolled up their sleeves – that's a lot of compassion, and a lot of lives that could be helped.

Vicky, Senior Five, told us: "I donated blood because I wanted to help someone who may be in need. It is a small sacrifice that can save a life."

And Catherine, Senior Four, has a message for other young people: "I encourage other young people to donate blood whenever they have the opportunity. One day, any of us could be the person who needs it."

We couldn't be prouder of every one of them. 🩸

Every year, the classes at Kingfisher CE Academy in Swindon each read a book by a different author, and then take that ...
28/09/2026

Every year, the classes at Kingfisher CE Academy in Swindon each read a book by a different author, and then take that author's name as their class name. It's a lovely tradition, and one they've kindly shared with us.

When our education advisor Lucy visits Kingfisher, they always send her off with a copy of each of the class books. This time there was more besides: a big sheet of card covered in handprints from the UK classes, and lots of pictures drawn by the pupils. That's quite a lot to fit in a suitcase, but she managed. (And at least it wasn't a trombone this time!)

Back in Mbale, our children and teachers were delighted. There was plenty of pointing, comparing and matching their own hands against the UK ones. There's also a "meet the teacher" sheet, with a photo of the Kingfisher teachers and a little about them, so we can put a face to the name.

Thank you, Kingfisher, for such a thoughtful gift. It's amazing what a few books, some paint and a lot of little hands can do for a friendship across the miles.

If your school would like to make a similar connection, get in touch and we'll get the ball rolling. Link in the comments! 👇

25/09/2026

Take a wander round the Child of Hope farm with Moses, one of the Directors of CoH! 🚜🐖🌱

He'll show you the tractor and irrigation system bought through grant funding, and the pupils who volunteer their time to help out. Oh, and keep an eye out for a few rabbits, chicks and pigs along the way.

The farm plays a big part in life at Child of Hope — feeding pupils, teaching practical skills, and bringing in income that goes straight back into the schools.

Want to help make more of this happen? You can support Child of Hope's work by making a donation, or by sponsoring a child from just £15 a month — covering education, healthcare and welfare for your sponsored child and every child at Child of Hope. Find out more at the link in the comments.

Hands up if you spotted Lucy, our education advisor, out and about in the UK this month! 👋 She's been visiting schools ...
24/09/2026

Hands up if you spotted Lucy, our education advisor, out and about in the UK this month! 👋 She's been visiting schools up and down the country, taking assemblies, sharing videos of life in Uganda, and fielding some brilliantly tricky questions from pupils.

Our Give and Learn Day kicks off tomorrow, and there's still time for your school to join in. Pick a date, grab our free resources, and let your pupils learn Ugandan-style — all while raising funds for Child of Hope.

You can even arrange a video call with Lucy and some of our CoH pupils, so your class can find out first-hand what's similar (and what's different!) about life in Uganda.

Full details are on our Give and Learn Day page — link in the comments. Please share with any of your teacher friends!

22/09/2026

Sponsors, check your inbox! 📬

We're currently sending out video messages from your sponsored pupils – so keep an eye on your inbox, as yours might already be waiting (and if not, it's on its way soon!).

Had a chance to watch yours? Tell us in the comments – we'd love to know what they got up to! 👇

Not sponsoring yet? You're missing out on moments like these! We've got pupils who would love a sponsor of their own – head to the link in the comments to find out more.

Ask Trina her favourite part of the school day, and she won't hesitate – it's the swings! She's also doing brilliantly w...
11/09/2026

Ask Trina her favourite part of the school day, and she won't hesitate – it's the swings! She's also doing brilliantly with her writing and counting, which isn't bad going for the middle child of three.

Trina lives with her auntie and is from the Gishu tribe. Her plan for the future is to become a teacher one day – we suspect the playground will still be a firm favourite by then, too.

You could be part of her story. For £15 a month, you could sponsor Trina – supporting her education, healthcare and welfare, and that of every child at Child of Hope. You'll get updates and photos of Trina throughout the year, and you might just spot her in one of our videos too.

Want to sponsor Trina or find out more? Head to the link in the comments to get started, and pop her name on the sponsor form when you sign up.

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