Success Stories
Real stories of transformation, resilience, and hope from our community
From Hunger to Hope: Little Grace's Journey
When three-year-old Grace first came to PRF's attention, she weighed barely 8 kilograms—far below the healthy weight for her age. Orphaned at just 18 months old, she was being cared for by her elderly grandmother who struggled to provide even one meal a day. Grace was listless, rarely smiled, and showed signs of severe malnutrition that threatened her development and very survival.
Today, Grace is a different child. Through PRF's comprehensive nutrition program, she receives three balanced meals daily, including protein-rich foods, fresh vegetables, and fortified porridge. Her weight has increased to a healthy 13 kilograms, her eyes are bright, and her infectious smile lights up every room she enters. The piece of bread in her hand—something so simple, yet so precious—represents security, nourishment, and the promise of a future she almost didn't have.
But Grace's transformation goes beyond physical health. She now attends PRF's early childhood development center, where she's learning, playing, and forming friendships with other children. Her grandmother, relieved of the impossible burden of providing alone, participates in PRF's Village Savings and Loan Association, slowly building financial stability for their small family. The support extends to healthcare, with regular check-ups ensuring Grace continues to thrive.
"When I see Grace running and playing with other children, when I hear her laugh, I thank God for PRF. They didn't just feed my granddaughter—they gave her life back. Now she has a chance to grow up strong, to go to school, to become whoever she wants to be. This is what hope looks like."
— Grandmother Esther, Grace's Guardian
Grace is one of 127 severely malnourished children PRF has rescued and rehabilitated over the past two years. Each child receives individualized nutrition plans, regular health monitoring, and family support to ensure sustainable recovery. The program doesn't just treat symptoms—it addresses root causes by supporting caregivers with income-generating activities, agricultural training, and community education about child nutrition.
Your support can transform more lives like Grace's. For just $30 per month, you can provide a malnourished child with daily nutritious meals, healthcare, and early education. Every child deserves the chance to thrive—will you help us reach more children like Grace?
More Community Voices
Climate ActionLittle Hands, Big Impact
Five-year-old Emmanuel proudly wears his PRF cap as he helps plant indigenous trees on degraded hillsides. Through our youth environmental program, over 300 children are learning to be environmental stewards, planting 5,000+ trees and understanding their role in fighting climate change.
Tree Planting Initiative, Rukiga
Orphan CareA Family Found
These seven siblings lost both parents to illness within six months. PRF stepped in to keep the family together, providing shelter, education, and daily care. Today, all seven attend school regularly, the older ones mentoring the younger, proving that with support, families can heal and thrive together.
Orphan Care Program, Rukiga
NutritionNourishing Hope
Three-year-old Grace was severely malnourished when PRF found her. Through our nutrition program, she now receives daily balanced meals and her health has transformed. Her bright smile and growing strength remind us why food security is fundamental to every child's future.
Nutrition Program, Rukiga
Community BuildingWhere Trees Grow, Children Play
This once-barren hillside is now a thriving young forest where children play safely. PRF's reforestation efforts have created green spaces for recreation while restoring the ecosystem. The boys proudly show their handmade soccer ball, crafted from recycled materials during our environmental education sessions.
Reforestation Project, Mparo
LivelihoodsThe Power of Savings
A Village Savings and Loan Association helps 30 women start small businesses, increasing household income by an average of 45%. Through collective saving and lending, women are transforming their families' economic futures.
VSLA Group, Rukiga
Gender EquityLeading the Way
Single mother Mary becomes a community leader, advocating for women's rights and economic empowerment after PRF training. She now mentors 15 other women in business skills and leadership.
Community Leader
What People Say
"The tree planting program has completely changed our community. Our water sources are cleaner, the air is fresher, and we're seeing wildlife return to areas that were once barren. My children now understand the importance of protecting our environment."
Patrick Mugisha
Local Farmer & Environmental Volunteer
"Before the borehole, my children missed school to fetch water. Now they study every day, and we use the saved time to work in our garden. Clean water changed everything for our family—our health, our income, our future."
Mama Sarah
Water Project Beneficiary, Mparo
"Our VSLA group has empowered us economically and socially. We support each other, save together, and invest in our children's futures. PRF gave us the tools to help ourselves, and now we're lifting each other up."
Juliet Natukunda
VSLA Member & Entrepreneur
"Watching these children grow from vulnerable orphans into confident, educated young people is the most rewarding experience. PRF is changing generations, not just individuals. Every child deserves this chance."
James Byaruhanga
Community Volunteer & Mentor