Giving Every Child a Chance to Grow, Learn and Thrive

Giving Every Child a Chance to Grow, Learn and Thrive

Giving Every Child a Chance to Grow, Learn and Thrive

Who we are

Our Services To Vulnerable Children, Their Families and Community.

Happy Times Child Care Initiatives is a registered child-focused non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children. The organisation operates a residential children’s home and Happy Times Junior School, providing children with care, education, protection, healthcare support, and psychosocial assistance.

Our Purpose

Creating opportunities. Protecting childhood. Building futures

What we do

Empowering Skills for the Future

Beyond schooling, Happy Times serves the community through events and hands-on skills training. From tailoring to farming, we help children and adults gain practical skills that open doors to independence and opportunity, empowering the entire community.

Providing Safe Haven and Support

Happy Times is a certified NGO and orphanage, dedicated to caring for children who have faced significant hardships. We provide shelter, medical treatment, and compassionate care to those who have been abandoned, abused, or are living with HIV, helping them heal and thrive.

Quality Education for All

At Happy Times, we offer affordable primary education to the children of Katikamu. Families who can contribute help support our mission, while generous donors fund school fees for vulnerable children. Our team of over 20 teachers and 30 staff members are committed to delivering a solid education for a brighter future.

Our Priorities 2026–2028

Our strategic priorities guide our efforts to strengthen child protection, education, health, infrastructure, sustainability and institutional accountability.

01

Enhance Child Protection

Strengthen safeguarding mechanisms and provide safe, nurturing residential care for vulnerable children.

02

Improve Quality Education

Expand classroom infrastructure and strengthen teaching capacity to serve growing enrolment.

03

Strengthen Health Services

Upgrade the sick bay into a fully equipped health centre.

04

Expand Infrastructure

Develop additional children’s homes, staff housing and administrative facilities.

05

Financial Sustainability

Diversify funding sources and strengthen income-generating strategies.

06

Governance & Compliance

Strengthen institutional systems, risk management and accountability mechanisms.

Testimonials

“Happy Times Child Care Initiatives gives children more than a place to stay. It provides a safe, caring environment where children can learn, grow in confidence and look forward to a brighter future.”

Namugenyi Annet

Parent

“What stands out about Happy Times is the combination of education and care. The children are supported not only in the classroom but also in their wellbeing, personal development and everyday needs.”

Magomu Sam

Parent

“Happy Times is committed to ensuring that vulnerable children are treated with dignity, compassion and respect. Their child-centred approach demonstrates the importance of working together to create better opportunities for children.”

Nassuna Mary

Community Member

Our Projects

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