What's behind this country's dramatic drop in the number of new orphans?

A new study offers good news from Uganda — although the cuts in U.S. aid cast a shadow over the reduction in deaths of ...

Fewer orphans globally, due to HIV medication provided by the U.S.

Until last year, the number of children orphaned because a parent died from AIDS, was plummeting. That's thanks to America's 20 year effort to get lifesaving HIV meds to millions in need. But last ...
KREM

'I just wanted to help': Moses Lake middle schooler raises thousands of dollars for orphanage in Uganda

MOSES LAKE, Wash. — At just 12 years old, Kieri Madigan of Moses Lake is proving that even small acts of kindness can make a global impact. This summer, instead of spending her break on typical middle ...
Longview News-Journal

Orphans in Rural Uganda Win Robotics Competition

SANTA YNEZ, Calif., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- It was a frightening experience for the ten youngsters from Sonrise Children's Home in Uganda. The four-hour drive to the capital city Kampala, was ...
Billings Gazette

Billings Central High raises money for orphanage in Uganda

Students at Billings Central High School are helping build an orphanage in a small village halfway around the world, one brick at a time. For more information about the Tender Mercies orphanage, call ...