When the harvest fails: What 49 Kwania households told us about hunger
A July 2026 GVC assessment in one Kwania District village found crop failure, empty food stores, reduced meals, and urgent requests for a 30-day food bridge.
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These notes explain how Global Village Connect's programs work, when donors give, and what a gift can do in rural Uganda.
Period poverty in Uganda: What 173 girls told us about missing school
A 173-student assessment at Buyanga Primary School documents how cost, pain, inadequate materials, and stigma affect girls' attendance in rural Uganda.
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Bridging the gap between schooling and employment
An honest look at the transition after school for two GVC-supported students, and why academic schooling without vocational options can leave girls behind.
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Rains, rot, and resilience: Buyanga Primary School farm
Prolonged heavy rains impacted Buyanga Primary's crop farm, causing losses in their cash-crop groundnuts, but showing the power of diversified vegetable farming to feed boarding students.
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Elidodi’s gift: how twins are paving a path for mobility
Young Elidodi, a non-verbal child living with cerebral palsy, received a goat in March 2026. Now, the birth of twin kids is sparking joy and a plan for his future independence.
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Donate a Goat in Someone's Name
A goat donation in someone's name can become future income and school fees for a family in rural Uganda.
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Gift a Goat to a Family in Uganda
If you want to buy or donate a goat for a family in Uganda, start with a model that connects livestock, school fees, and local follow-up.
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Give a Goat for Christmas
A Christmas goat donation is a practical alternative gift that can support sustainable income and school fees for a family in Uganda.
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