Children of the World Foundation
(CoWF)
Was born as a result of the suffering that children and families in Northern Uganda underwent during the LRA conflict. It was first established in 2006 as a community initiative in Kitgum and registered as a national NGO in 2020 with the sole purpose to create safe and nurturing environments where children can thrive and live their full potential.
All programming will be guided by compassion, accountability, and partnerships, to reinforce CoWF's commitment to protecting children, empowering families, and building stronger communities across the Acholi Sub-region.
Thematic areas
We protect children and strengthen families through education, health, livelihoods, environmental conservation, and child protection. Our holistic approach ensures that no child is left behind.
Livelihoods
Strengthening families to provide for children’s basic needs through food production, savings and lending, small business support, animal husbandry, poultry, and apiary.
Education
Promoting access to formal education, providing learning materials and tuition, and offering vocational training with start‑up kits.
Health
Malaria prevention, nutrition support, safe water & WASH, and access to reproductive health services.
Environment
Promoting tree planting, sustainable harvesting, and Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR)
Child Protection
Educating households and communities on child rights, preventing abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Cross-cutting Areas
Gender equality, psychosocial support, advocacy, and conflict sensitivity.
Some of our projects
From refugee empowerment to community-led health monitoring and nutrition, our projects create real impact where it matters most. Together with our partners, we’re building resilience and hope for thousands of families.
Become Volunteer
Your time and skills can change a child’s future. At C.O.W. Foundation, volunteers are at the heart of our work—mentoring children, supporting education, raising awareness, and bringing hope to vulnerable families. Whether you are local or international, your contribution makes a lasting difference.
