Social Promise

06/22/2026

Why It Matters: Healthcare Workers

Healthcare is only possible because of the people who provide it.
Doctors, nurses, midwives, laboratory professionals, and countless others play a vital role in caring for patients and strengthening communities. Yet many regions around the world continue to face shortages of trained healthcare workers.

At Lacor Hospital, investing in the next generation of healthcare professionals is part of the mission. Through its nursing, midwifery, and laboratory training schools, Lacor helps prepare future healthcare workers who will go on to serve communities across northern Uganda.

Training healthcare workers does more than fill positions. It helps build stronger health systems, expand access to care, and improve health outcomes for years to come.

This is why healthcare workers matter.

06/19/2026

This photo highlights a member of Lacor Hospital's cleaning staff at work outside the Casualty Department.

When most people think about a hospital, they think about doctors, nurses, and patients. But quality healthcare depends on many people working behind the scenes.

Cleaners play an essential role in maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff. Their work helps prevent the spread of infection and ensures the hospital can continue providing care around the clock.

Every role at Lacor Hospital contributes to its mission of serving the community.

06/17/2026

Why It Matters: Maternal Health

Pregnancy and childbirth are safer today than they have ever been, yet hundreds of thousands of women around the world still die each year from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth.

The care a mother receives before and after delivery can be just as important as the care she receives during childbirth.

Prenatal care helps identify potential complications before they become emergencies, while postnatal care supports the health of both mother and baby during the critical weeks after delivery.

This is why maternal health matters. It's about ensuring mothers and babies receive the care they need before, during, and after birth so they have the healthiest possible start.

06/15/2026

Why Social Promise?

Giving is about more than making a donation. It’s about making a connection.

We raise awareness, share stories, build relationships, and introduce new supporters to the important work being done by our partners. We help you understand not only what your gifts support, but why that work matters.

At the same time, we remain committed to transparency, stewardship, and ensuring you’re your contributions are used to advance the mission you care about.

We are proud to serve as a bridge between those who want to make a difference and the organizations working every day to improve lives.

06/12/2026

For more than 20 years, Iris has worked at Lacor Hospital. But her connection to the hospital began long before she joined the staff.

Her story reflects why generations of families across Northern Uganda continue to rely on Lacor for care and why it remains a trusted part of the community.

Read our latest blog post: Lacor Hospital: A Place People Trust

When you support Lacor, you are not simply funding services. You are investing in a hospital that has earned the trust of the community it serves.

06/10/2026

The photo on the left shows over 50 years ago when it was a small, rural health facility. The photo on the right is the hospital today-an entire healthcare system. This is not a small rural clinic.

This is one of the most important hospitals in northern Uganda.

06/08/2026

Why It Matters: Access to Healthcare

A healthy community starts with access to healthcare.

When people can see a doctor, receive treatment, and get the care they need, children are more likely to thrive, mothers are more likely to have safe pregnancies, and families are better able to care for one another.

Yet millions of people around the world still face barriers to receiving medical care.

At Social Promise, we believe everyone deserves access to quality healthcare.

06/05/2026

Learn more about Social Promise and our work in Uganda.

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.