As schools resume for the year 2026, the excitement of a new academic term is once again visible across our communities. However, beneath this renewed energy lies a serious concern that continues to affect families and schools alike — the safety of our children on the roads.

In Uganda many get orphaned at a tender age due to diseases such as HIV/AIDs, wars and brutality plus a lot more. Many children are left to fend for themselves and others burdened with the role of parenthood for the siblings. In such a situation, many opt for illegal ways to survive which sends many to prisons, addictions and more unpleasant places.

In the heart of Uganda, where vibrant cultures blend and diverse communities thrive, there is a silent crisis that has been looming for far too long. It's a crisis that has been overlooked, underestimated, and often ignored — the struggle of orphaned children to access education. In a nation renowned for its resilience and warm-hearted spirit, it's time to shed light on the shadows that haunt the lives of these young souls. Welcome to the story of "Orphans Port Overdue."

The project will establish vocational training centers strategically located within Buikwe district. These centers will provide vital entrepreneurial and vocational skills, offering teenage mothers an opportunity to learn and earn. The power of education will not be forgotten, as scholarships will be offered to girls with dreams of continuing their studies and achieving their career aspirations.

As we look ahead, it's clear that the integration of ICT in primary schools is not a luxury but an imperative. It's a step towards creating an empowered generation that can leverage technology to break barriers, embrace opportunities, and reshape their own destinies. Let's come together to advocate for the inclusion of ICT in Uganda's primary school curriculum, ensuring that every child has the chance to embark on a journey of digital discovery and educational empowerment.

Uganda is faced with a problem of unsustainable land use which greatly affects the environment. Deforestation is being practiced for timber, construction work and more in every corner of the country living a big part of land bare. This has brought about prolonged droughts and uncertainties in climate change.