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Uganda

Care, education and health for children and young people in Uganda

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24

Years

10

Projects

3800

Children

2.9 million

Project donations 

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24

Years

10

Projects

3800

Children

2,9

Million donations
for projects

Home of Joy" orphanage

We started with six orphans in 2014 - today we run the "Home of Joy" children's home, which provides a safe and loving home for up to 40 children. Here they experience security, care and individual support. In addition to basic care, we attach great importance to education, emotional stability and the development of life skills - so that every child has hope and prospects for the future.

Secondary school

Our foundation is passionately committed to the education and future of children and young people in Uganda. In 2024, we opened a secondary school that is not only modern and conducive, but also the first within a 10 km radius in this region. Our vision is to give every child, regardless of their social or financial situation, access to quality education.

Infirmary

In the rural region of Chopelwor, where the "Home of Joy" children's home is located, there is a lack of adequate medical care. Many residents have to travel long distances to receive help. Thanks to Foundation Board member Fiona Bienz, this challenge has been tackled: A project for an infirmary was launched. 

The infirmary was opened in February 2025. Since then, not only the children of "Home of Joy", but also the entire surrounding population have had access to a place for primary medical care, support and advice.

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News about our
foundation work in Uganda

Our Boarding Houses in Uganda

Since January 2026, the two boarding houses at our Parkview
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An Unforgettable Day at the Home of Joy

In July 2026, I visited with my four children
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Successful handover of donated football kits in Uganda

Thanks to a LinkedIn post asking for a sensible way to reuse...
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"If we want to achieve true peace in the world,
we have to start with the children"

-Mahatma Gandhi-

You can find all information on our projects and events in our annual reports

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What this foundation has already achieved in Uganda and India is fantastic! Enormously competent & professional.
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I am very impressed by this warm-hearted foundation. It does great work in Uganda, where it opened a school for over 150 children last year. The LfvK Foundation is a 100% foundation, which means that every cent donated goes to the projects and their needy orphans. The foundation does a great job!
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The Zug-based Light for Forgotten Children Foundation is supported by people who put their heart and soul into helping children around the world. Their dedication over a period of more than 20 years is admirable and shows how deeply committed they are to this important task.
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Great project! We wish you continued success and donations.
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Serving the poorest children for over 20 years. Sustainably and purposefully. A big thank you to all our helpers at home and abroad!
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The foundation does great work with a lot of heart and commitment. They show exciting insights into their projects and day-to-day work via Instagram. You can feel how much passion and heart is behind it all.
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The Light for Forgotten Children Foundation is a great and trustworthy foundation that does a lot for orphans in Uganda and India and implements effective projects.
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Excellent foundation! I have visited the children's home project in Uganda several times. It is impressive how it has developed in such a short time. Great work by the local staff and the foundation board. Absolutely worthy of support.

LIVIA

My time at the "Home of Joy" children's home in Uganda was a formative and enriching experience. During my stay, I was not only able to make a direct contribution to the children's everyday lives, but also gain valuable insights into a different culture and way of life.

I helped look after the children, assisted with everyday tasks and organized playful and creative activities. I was particularly impressed by the warmth and joie de vivre of the children and the commitment of the staff. On site, I experienced a caring and supportive environment in which solidarity and mutual appreciation were tangible.

This experience broadened my view of the world and showed me how important interpersonal commitment is. I am very grateful for my time at the "Home of Joy" - it made me grow personally and I will always remember it.