From hardship to hope in Bwindi, Uganda

We support 80+ orphaned and vulnerable children with food, education, and daily care – for a better today and a brighter tomorrow.

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Small village.
Big impact.

Bwindi Children Empowerment Charity (BCEC) is a registered, nonprofit community-based organization in Buhoma, in the Bwindi region of Uganda.

Many children here lack access to basic necessities, care, and education. With the help of local partners and global donors, we changing that – one child at a time.

How we’re making a difference

Group of eight children sitting outdoors holding plates of food and bottles of soda, in front of a rustic building.

Food

Reliable access to food that fuels learning, play, and everyday life.

Young girl wearing a blue and patterned dress standing in front of stacked logs.

Medical Support

Access to basic healthcare, treatment, and checkups when children need it most.

Group of smiling schoolchildren and a teacher standing outside a building, wearing blue uniforms.

Education

School fees, supplies, and support that open the door to a brighter future.

A young man saws a piece of wood while others watch inside a wooden structure against a mountainous backdrop.

Life skills

Confidence that prepares children for independence and adulthood.

Large group of children and one adult sitting outside in front of a building with blue doors and banners displaying logos and illustrations of people with a tree.

Shelter

A place to gather for meals, care, guidance, and community – even for children who don't live here. A safe place to live and sleep for those who do.

Raised in Buhoma, now giving back

Our founder Akansasira Labour was raised by six families in Buhoma. A sponsor changed his life – and now he's giving back to his village.

Man in orange shirt crouching with arms around two young girls standing in front of stacked firewood.

Every child counts

Founded in 2021 with just seven orphans under our care, we’re proof that heart and hard work can make all the difference.

80+

children cared for

35

children housed on-site

5

local volunteers supporting our work

Make a difference

Thank you for considering supporting our children. Every donation makes a real difference.

Young child in an orange shirt with a logo, standing among others dressed similarly in orange shirts and blue shorts.