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We Change:

Real People. Real Challenges. Real Change.

Behind every programme statistic is a person, a family and a story. Our Stories of Change section shares experiences from caregivers and families who have interacted with FSFU's health, psychosocial, education and economic empowerment programmes.

Our Stories

Namata Nowerina

From Financial Vulnerability to Business Growth

Namata is a mother of four living in Wakiso District. Two of her children live with Sickle Cell Disease.

For years, healthcare costs, school expenses, household responsibilities and limited income placed significant pressure on her family.

Through FSFU's Micro-Credit Programme, Namata began saving and eventually accessed a loan of UGX 250,000.

She used the money to purchase fruits and vegetables for resale. Within months, she was able to establish a stall in Kasubi Market.

She later accessed a larger loan of UGX 400,000 to expand her business.

Alongside financial support, she benefited from caregiver workshops, home visits, medicine support and scholastic assistance.

Her journey reflects the power of combining economic empowerment with health and psychosocial support.

Margret Zalwango

“Saving Was Indeed a Saving for Sure.”

Margret Zalwango is a mother of four from Najjemba, Wakiso. Her son Rahim lives with Sickle Cell Disease.

Margret joined FSFU's Micro-Credit Programme and accessed a UGX 400,000 loan in May 2024, which she repaid by December 2024.

She subsequently continued saving through the programme.

Her savings later became an important financial resource during a difficult period in her life.

As she navigated major health and family challenges, she was able to access her savings to help meet important expenses.

FSFU also continued supporting her family through medicine, clinical care, scholastic materials and psychosocial support.

Her story demonstrates why financial resilience matters for families facing long-term health and caregiving challenges.

Nassali Peace

A Grandmother's Appeal for Her Granddaughter

Nassali Peace is a child living with Sickle Cell Disease and residing with her grandmother in Wakiso.

After the death of Peace's mother, her grandmother became responsible for caring for Peace and her siblings.

FSFU has supported Peace with medicines and medical care, helping reduce some of the financial burden associated with her condition.

Her story highlights the importance of continued support for children living with Sickle Cell Disease—particularly those facing additional household vulnerability.

Every child deserves an opportunity to learn, grow and live with dignity.

Understanding Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that affects haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body.

Normally, red blood cells are flexible and round. In people with Sickle Cell Disease, abnormal haemoglobin can cause red blood cells to become rigid and sickle-shaped.

These cells can block blood flow through small blood vessels, resulting in painful episodes and other complications.

Sickle cells also break down more quickly than normal red blood cells, which can lead to anaemia.

Sickle Cell Disease is inherited. It is not contagious.

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