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Launch of our 2026 Women's Tailoring Programm

From preparation to reality: In July 2026, six young people from our foundation officially started their professional education. From nursing certificates at St. Francis to hands-on mechanics, tailoring, and hairdressing at Answer Vocational Institute—meet the young leaders taking their first steps toward economic independence.

 

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A New Chapter: Six Youth Officially Enrolled in Vocational Education

Youth unemployment remains one of the most pressing challenges facing vulnerable young people in Uganda. Without access to quality technical skills, practical experience, or financial resources, many young adults struggle to secure meaningful employment or build independent lives. At Ewaka Foundation, we are dedicated to changing this reality by creating practical pathways toward self-sufficiency.

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Dignity & Care: New Caregiver and Upgraded Facilities at Ewaka

Ensuring that the children under Ewaka Foundation’s care grow up in a safe, loving, and healthy environment requires continuous operational dedication. In July 2026, we achieved two major milestones that significantly improve daily life at our Jinja Children’s Home. A Warm Welcome to Afoyorwoth Gloria To enhance the

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Three local women make their first sales from their home-based chicken farming initiative.

Sustainable economic empowerment goes beyond temporary charity—it requires actionable skills, start-up capital, and ongoing mentorship. Following practical entrepreneurship workshops in June—where 18 local women learned candle-making—Ewaka Foundation expanded its micro-enterprise support by providing three women with startup capital to launch a poultry farming initiative. The objective was clear:

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Welcome to the World: Welcoming Baby Girl Kawuda

At Ewaka Foundation, we believe that healthy, supported mothers are the cornerstone of thriving families and strong communities. Launched to bridge critical healthcare gaps in Jinja, our Maternal Health Program accompanies vulnerable expectant women through pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. In July 2026, our team celebrated a wonderful

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Christmas Tournament of Ewaka

⚽🏐 Sport unites – big soccer and netball tournament in December It’s getting sporty this December! We are organizing again a major soccer and netball tournament on the grounds of our own sports centre, bringing together people from different regions – in the spirit of fair play, team

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Christmas Party at Ewaka

Every year at the 30th of december we are hosting a christmas party. This Party is full of joy, friendship and love. Every year we are carry out a programm for young and old. Once again, as every year we are hosting our big Christmas party – a

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