A Life-Changing Opportunity for Harriet and Her Daughters

A Mother’s Journey Begins

In May 2025, a new chapter began for Harriet, a resilient single mother of six, and her youngest daughters—Zahara (6) and Shadia (5).

One afternoon, the girls were seen playing unsupervised by the roadside. A concerned team member from Mukisa Children’s Community Centre approached their mother and introduced our mission.  Subsequently, the family was offered an unexpected opportunity: the girls had been selected for sponsorship to join Mukisa Vibes, an 18-day holiday camp designed to nurture young minds through play, learning, and connection.

Harriet, cautious but curious, asked:

“What do you gain from helping someone like me?”

The answer:

We’re here for parents like you—who love their children deeply but lack access to resources that help them grow safely and successfully.

Harriet responded with conviction:

“Then I am willing to visit the place and understand what you do—for the sake of my children.”

A Family Transformed

The results were extraordinary. Zahara and Shadia thrived at the camp—growing intellectually and socially, forming friendships, and embracing a nurturing environment. Their transformation inspired Harriet to become more engaged with Mukisa.

During a review session, Harriet—affectionately known as Maama Zahara—shared:

I may not have the means, but whenever an opportunity comes that makes my children better, I do not shy away from taking it.

This was the first life-changing opportunity for Harriet and her daughters, made possible because someone chose to care.

Maama Zahara and daughters after 20 minutes of solving a dinosaur puzzle

One Act of Kindness Can Open a Door

When you support Mukisa Children’s Community Centre, you do more than help a child—you empower a parent, uplift a family, and strengthen a community.

Your generosity is the bridge between vulnerability and opportunity.

Support a child. Empower a parent. Strengthen a community.

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