About Happy Times Child Care Initiatives
Founded in 2006 with just 13 pupils, Happy Times has grown into a beacon of hope, having supported over 1500 through the years and currently supporting over 400 children between the age of 0- 18 years and youth between the age of 19 and 24 years. Based in the village of Lutamu Katikamu, luweero district, Uganda, Our mission is to equalize and uplift vulnerable children through holistic care, education, and community support.
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
Our Vision
A society where every child grows in a safe, nurturing environment with access to education, healthcare, and equal opportunities for a dignified future.
Our Mission
To provide holistic care, quality education, and sustainable support systems for vulnerable children while strengthening families and communities.
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.