Social Promise

06/03/2026

🚲 Today is World Bicycle Day.

While many of us think of bicycles as recreation or exercise, for millions of people around the world they are an important means of everyday transportation.

Whether carrying goods, traveling to work, attending school, or helping someone reach the hospital, bicycles play an important role in daily life.

Today, we're celebrating the humble bicycle and the important role it plays in daily life around the world.

06/01/2026

This is the month we honor the dads in our lives, both on earth and in spirit.

05/27/2026

The Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and recent confirmed cases in Uganda have raised understandable concerns about preparedness across the region, including at Lacor Hospital in northern Uganda.

While no cases have been reported in the region Lacor serves, the hospital is once again reviewing protocols, strengthening surveillance measures, and preparing staff through ongoing training and prevention efforts.

Having played a critical role during Uganda’s 2000 Ebola outbreak, Lacor brings decades of experience in public health preparedness and response.

We wrote more about what preparedness currently looks like at Lacor Hospital and why strong healthcare systems matter long before a crisis begins.

Although no cases have been reported in Northern Uganda, Lacor Hospital is maintaining a high level of vigilance and preparedness.

05/10/2026

Today we celebrate mothers around the world and all the caregivers raising children with love and patience. 🌍
Happy Mother’s Day from Social Promise.

04/22/2026

Today is Earth Day. 🌎

It’s easy to think about the environment as something separate from the work of a hospital.

When we visited Lacor with a group of students learning about the Sustainable Development Goals, they had the chance to see how environmental sustainability is part of Lacor Hospital's work.

They met engineers managing the lagoon system, where wastewater is filtered through a series of ponds using sunlight and oxygen. They learned how medical waste is treated in ways that reduce harmful emissions. And they saw how solar energy is being used to power parts of the hospital.

It changed how the students thought about what sustainability looks like in practice, and reinforced the idea that this kind of work depends on many different people and systems working together.

04/20/2026

We’re often asked what Social Promise does in Uganda.

The answer is pretty simple.

We don’t go in with our own ideas of what should change. We don’t try to build something new.

We partner with organizations like Lacor Hospital that are already part of their communities and understand what is needed.

Our role is to stay in close communication, to listen, and to help connect that work with people who want to support it in a thoughtful and consistent way.

That connection matters. It helps ensure support reflects real needs and continues over time.

It’s not the fastest approach. But we believe it leads to something stronger.

04/18/2026

A quiet moment between a mother and her child at Lacor Hospital.
In between treatments and checkups, there are these smaller moments. Helping a child take a drink. Sitting together. Waiting.

They’re easy to overlook, but they are just as much a part of daily life at the hospital.
Thank you for being part of the support that makes this possible.

04/16/2026

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04/15/2026

🌍 At Social Promise, we believe that healthcare and education are key to breaking the cycle of poverty.

Every day, Lacor provides care to thousands of patients, many of whom would otherwise go without treatment. No one is turned away, regardless of their ability to pay.

Lacor is also training the next generation of doctors, nurses, and healthcare providers. By investing in education and local talent, they are helping build a stronger, more sustainable healthcare system for the future.

Our mission is not to impose our ideas but to support the incredible work that our partners are already doing. They know the community, the culture, and how to make a meaningful difference. We're here to stand beside them, working together for a stronger future.

04/09/2026

We’re getting ready for our annual Mother’s Day Luncheon, and we'd love for you to join us.

It’s always a chance to come together, honor mothers everywhere, and share a bit about what life at Lacor Hospital looks like today.

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