EVERY CHILD DESERVES A CHANCE TO COME HOME
In Uganda, thousands of children grow up on the streets—alone, afraid, and forced to survive in conditions no child should face. At STEPS, we believe the street is never a place for a child.
Rooted in Christian compassion, we walk alongside vulnerable children and families to restore safety, dignity, and belonging—one child, one family, one step at a time.
VISION
A nation where no child lives on the streets—and every child grows up in a safe, loving home.
MISSION
To rescue, rehabilitate, reconcile, and resettle vulnerable children into safe homes where they can thrive.
Through rehabilitation, education, and vocational training, we help each child heal from trauma, regain dignity, and build a hopeful future.
Build a hopeful future
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We provide parenting, counselling and encouragement.
Discover their God-given worth
We help to improve the livelihoods for vulnerable children, youth and families.
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Regain dignity
We help improve the living conditions for children living on the street.
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Heal from trauma
We rehabilitate and reintegrate children living on the street into safe homes and families.
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What We Do
Children do not end up on the streets without a story. Poverty, loss, abuse, addiction, and family breakdown all push them into survival mode.
We meet children exactly where they are and walk with them toward a new beginning.
When a child is found on the streets, STEPS acts immediately:
If safe, we begin family tracing and reconciliation right away.
If not, the child enters our rehabilitation home, where healing begins.
In our rehabilitation center, every child receives:
Love, safety, and belonging
Nutritious meals, hygiene, clothing
Trauma counselling & drug recovery support
Individual learning plans + tutoring
Vocational training (carpentry, agriculture, mechanics, tailoring, etc.)
Spiritual and emotional healing
Medical care and mentorship
Play, sports, and joy
OUR COMMITMENT TO EVERY CHILD
“You are not alone anymore.”
Our social workers search for family members, conduct home visits, counsel caregivers, and prepare both child and family for long-term reintegration. After resettlement, STEPS continues supporting the child for years—covering school fees, monitoring progress, and offering ongoing emotional care.
Healing takes time. We stay for the journey.
STEP'S HOLISTIC 6-STEP MODEL
​From the moment we meet a child, we make a simple promise:
1. Outreach & Rescue
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Meeting children on the streets with compassion, safety, and hope.
4. Family Tracing & Reconciliation
Finding families, rebuilding trust, and preparing homes.
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2. Rehabilitation & Healing
Counselling, addiction recovery, emotional support, spiritual care, and trust-building.
5. Resettlement
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Placing children into safe, loving family environments.
3. Education & Skills Development
Academic catch-up and vocational skills training.
6. Long-Term Follow-Up & Support
Home visits, school fees, mentorship, and continued emotional care.
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COMMUNITY-BUILDING ACTIVITIES
Music
Dance
Sports
Art
Gardening
Life skills workshops
Church participation
Group outings and celebrations
These experiences help children rediscover joy, identity, and belonging.
WHY STEPS?
Because every child is created with purpose.
Because no story is too broken to be restored.
Because transformation happens in safe relationships.
Because healing takes time and we stay for the long journey.