Otem Collective

05/21/2026

Healing happens in connection. 

Last week, 200 children from six districts across Uganda gathered for the annual Trust-Based Relational Intervention Children’s Camp hosted by our partner, Alliance for Uganda Without Orphans.

Centered on this year’s theme of restoration, the week created space for children who have experienced trauma to experience safety, joy, healing, and connection. Counselors were trained in TBRI ahead of camp to help foster that environment, and on the final day, 63 parents joined to learn practical tools they can continue using at home.

It was an incredible week full of learning and fun—and if you asked the kids, most of them didn’t want the camp to end!


05/18/2026

Please join us in praying for Uganda and the DRC amidst the recently declared Ebola outbreak.

The rare Bundibugyo strain, with no approved vaccine or treatment, has killed nearly 90 people.

05/12/2026

Director x2!

Bruno, Otem Collective Uganda Director, and Kristen, Otem Collective Executive Director 👊🏼

04/22/2026

This is why we do what we do: children belong in families. 

In Northern Uganda, we’re walking alongside families, equipping them with the tools, support, and community they need to stay together and thrive.

Because when families are strengthened, children don’t have to be separated.

04/15/2026

Maize has started sprouting!

Just weeks after receiving seeds, crops have started to grow for the 100 families who recently joined the agriculture initiative. Families are now tending their gardens—watering, weeding, and putting what they’ve learned in trainings into practice as they care for their crops.



03/26/2026

All smiles for seed distribution! This week, 100 new families joined the agriculture initiative. In addition to maize seeds, the families will receive training in modern farming techniques from our partner, Agrisol.

This means more than just crops—it’s increased income, food on the table, and greater stability for families. As families are able to provide for their children, the risk of separation decreases and families can stay together.

We can’t wait to see their harvests in a few months!

03/24/2026

100 new families are joining the agriculture initiative!

Hear from Bruno, our Director in Uganda, as he shares about what’s happening on the ground in Kole District and this week’s seed distribution.

02/25/2026

Have you heard the news?? Otem Collective On Tap is back!

Join us for a happy hour at Ivanhoe Park Brewing on March 16th from 5:30-7pm. Hang with great people, grab a drink on us, unwind from the day, and hear a quick update on our work with vulnerable children and families in Uganda.

This isn't a fundraiser—just a casual evening to connect and catch up. Bring a friend, come whenever, and stay as long as you'd like!

For all the info and to RSVP, head to: http://bit.ly/4sfYHxz

We hope to see you there!

02/19/2026

In August, we launched an agriculture initiative in Northern Uganda, with families harvesting their first maize crops in December and January.�
So what happens when you put seeds and modern agriculture training in the hands of families?�
430 kg of maize seeds distributed → 47,610 kg harvested�$1,268 invested in agriculture inputs → $14,752 in income generated by families�
Here’s what that means for families:
-School fees paid�-Homes under construction�-Livestock purchased�-Small businesses launched�-Food on the table�
When agriculture is paired with training, savings groups, and family coaching, families aren’t just farming to survive—they’re planning, investing, and building a future. This is what strengthening families looks like. 🌽

02/15/2026

Justice. Mercy. Compassion.