Street life is a complex challenge that requires both intervention and prevention. SGU addresses the crisis today while building systems that stop it from repeating tomorrow.
Building a Future Where Children Thrive
Building a Future Where Children Thrive
Street life is a complex challenge that requires both intervention and prevention. SGU addresses the crisis today while building systems that stop it from repeating tomorrow.
stage one
Intervening in Crisis
With children already on the streets, we respond immediately through a coordinated pathway
stage one
Intervening in Crisis
With children already on the streets, we respond immediately through a coordinated pathway
We provide immediate protection and care for children currently living on the street.
RESCUE
from the streets
- Street outreach and relationship building
- Meals, clothing, and hygiene
- Direct medical treatment and hospital access
- Legal advocacy when needed
- Family tracing and reunification
- Safe transportation and resettlement support
outcome:
Children are safely removed from street life and connected to long-term care.
For children who cannot safely return home, we provide long-term residential care within Saving Grace Children’s Village - a 49-acre campus built for safety, structure, and growth. Here, consistent care replaces survival and children are given the stability needed to heal and develop.
restore
stability
- Five family-style homes serving 40 former street children
- Dedicated house mothers providing daily supervision and care
- On-site medical support and ongoing wellness monitoring
- Trauma counseling and emotional recovery services
- Structured transition planning into secondary, vocational, or university education
- Practical tools and livelihood support as young adults step toward independence
outcome:
Children grow up in a stable, loving environment that prepares them to become a contributing member of their community.
Education is one of the most powerful tools for breaking cycles of poverty. Saving Grace Primary School is widely recognized as one of the top-performing schools in northern Uganda, serving more than 1,500 students each year.
Many students come from the most vulnerable families in the region and would not otherwise have access to high-quality education.
educate
with purpose
- Rigorous academic instruction and leadership development
- Two to three daily nutritious meals for students
- Scholarships for over 250 vulnerable children
- Secondary, vocational, and university sponsorship pathways
- A second campus in the heart of Lira for greater accessibility
outcome:
Students graduate with strong academic foundations, practical skills, and a vision for their future.
Education is one of the most powerful tools for breaking cycles of poverty. Saving Grace Primary School is widely recognized as one of the top-performing schools in northern Uganda, serving more than 1,000 students each year.
Many students come from the most vulnerable families in the region and would not otherwise have access to high-quality education.
educate
with purpose
- Rigorous academic instruction and leadership development
- Two to three daily nutritious meals for students
- Scholarships for over 150 vulnerable children
- Secondary, vocational, and university sponsorship pathways
- A second campus in the heart of Lira for greater accessibility
outcome:
Students graduate with strong academic foundations, practical skills, and a vision for their future.
We prepare young adults to re-enter society with stability, skill, and support.
launch
into independence
- Vocational training and apprenticeships for children directly off of the streets
- Meals and housing during training
- Trade tools and startup equipment
- Business coaching and mentorship
- Resettlement packages tailored to each individual
- Household essentials or livelihood tools
- Ongoing mentorship and accountability
- Continued relational support
outcome:
Young adults establish stable, self-sufficient lives and use their gifts to serve God within their communities.
We provide immediate protection and care for children currently living on the street.
RESCUE
from the streets
- Street outreach and relationship building
- Meals, clothing, and hygiene
- Direct medical treatment and hospital access
- Legal advocacy when needed
- Family tracing and reunification
- Safe transportation and resettlement support
outcome:
Children are safely removed from street life and connected to long-term care.
For children who cannot safely return home, we provide long-term residential care within Saving Grace Children’s Village - a 25-acre campus built for safety, structure, and growth. Here, consistent care replaces survival and children are given the stability needed to heal and develop.
RESTORE
stability
- Five family-style homes serving 60 former street children
- Dedicated house mothers providing daily supervision and care
- On-site medical support and ongoing wellness monitoring
- Trauma counseling and emotional recovery services
- Structured transition planning into secondary, vocational, or university education
- Practical tools and livelihood support as young adults step toward independence
outcome:
Children grow up in a stable, loving environment that prepares them to become a contributing member of their community.
launch
educate
restore
RESCUE
Education is one of the most powerful tools for breaking cycles of poverty. Saving Grace Primary School is widely recognized as one of the top-performing schools in northern Uganda, serving more than 1,000 students each year.
Many students come from the most vulnerable families in the region and would not otherwise have access to high-quality education.
EDUCATE
with purpose
- Rigorous academic instruction and leadership development
- Two to three daily nutritious meals for students
- Scholarships for over 150 vulnerable children
- Secondary, vocational, and university sponsorship pathways
- A second campus in the heart of Lira for greater accessibility
outcome:
Students graduate with strong academic foundations, practical skills, and a vision for their future.
We prepare young adults to re-enter society with stability, skill, and support.
LAUNCH
into independence
- Vocational training and apprenticeships for children directly off of the streets
- Meals and housing during training
- Trade tools and startup equipment
- Business coaching and mentorship
- Resettlement packages tailored to each individual
- Household essentials or livelihood tools
- Ongoing mentorship and accountability
- Continued relational support
outcome:
Young adults establish stable, self-sufficient lives and use their gifts to serve God within their communities.
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stage two
stopping street life before it starts
Street life often begins when families collapse under the weight of poverty, hunger, and instability. We work to stabilize communities before children are forced into survival.
stage two
Stopping Street Life Before It Starts
Street life often begins when families collapse under the weight of poverty, hunger, and instability. We work to stabilize communities before children are forced into survival.
We provide practical, locally led solutions that increase household stability and reduce economic pressure.
Strengthening
Family & Economic
- Deep borehole wells providing clean drinking water
- Seeds, farming tools, and agricultural training
- Food relief during crisis
- Entrepreneurship training and startup loans
- Discipleship integrated into every initiative
outcome:
Children remain safely within their families instead of fleeing to the streets. Thousands of lives are saved from starvation.
We provide practical, locally led solutions that increase household stability and reduce economic pressure.
Strengthening
Family & Economic
- Deep borehole wells providing clean drinking water
- Seeds, farming tools, and agricultural training
- Food relief during crisis
- Entrepreneurship training and startup loans
- Discipleship integrated into every initiative
outcome:
Children remain safely within their families instead of fleeing to the streets. Thousands of lives are saved from starvation.
Our Outreach Center in downtown Lira serves as a hub for spiritual formation and community support.
Leadership
Church & Community
- Children’s church, Bible studies, worship, and prayer gatherings
- Pastor training and local leadership development
- Church planting in remote villages
- Outreach teams serving surrounding communities
- Counseling and spiritual guidance for vulnerable individuals and families
outcome:
Communities are strengthened spiritually and socially, ready to protect the next generation.
Communities are strengthened spiritually and socially, ready to protect the next generation.
Leadership
Church & Community
- Children’s church, Bible studies, worship, and prayer gatherings
- Pastor training and local leadership development
- Church planting in remote villages
- Outreach teams serving surrounding communities
- Counseling and spiritual guidance for vulnerable individuals and families
outcome:
Our Outreach Center in downtown Lira serves as a hub for spiritual formation and community support.
