Life as an orphan in Uganda

In 2012, about five orphanages in and around Kampala were closed by the Ministry of Labour, Gender and social development following reports of irregularities in their operations and variance with Government's Orphans and Vulnerable Children policy.

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Life as an orphan in Uganda
By NewVision Reporter
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At least 12.3 % of children in Uganda are orphans. 420,000 of these orphans have lost only a mother and 1,330,000 a father. However, 402,500 of these are total orphans,

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