Month: July 2021

Irene Namwano and her son Dickson care for children and young people whose parents are either in prison or have passed away. They make sure the children can attend school, organize food, medical appointments, and visits with family members (for example, visiting parents in prison to maintain contact). Irene and Dickson provide love, care, and a sense of security.   Help for a Smile was founded to support Irene and Dickson—and now more than...

The renewed lockdown in Uganda is being used for gardening—and the kids and teens from Help for a Smile are even enjoying it! The photos show the cultivation of matoke. Matoke is a type of cooking banana and is essential for many families and farmers. The dish made from steamed green bananas is also called matoke—it is one of Uganda’s national dishes.   The guys at work