Uganda
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Sponsors have helped Ugandan children since 1980, when Compassion teamed up with churches in Uganda to fight poverty.
Where in the World?
east-central Africa
Claim to Fame
one of only three countries where mountain gorillas live
Wild Residents
mountain gorillas, zebras, elephants, black rhinos
Poverty Pitfalls
| Babies and moms are at risk of dying during unsafe childbirth. | Our church partners help pregnant moms get to and pay for the hospital when it's time to have their babies. |
| Kids walk miles every day to collect water, which keeps them out of school. | Sponsored kids stay in school and learn extra lessons from tutors at Compassion centers. |
| More boys go to school than girls, and men often get paid more than women at jobs. | Tutors teach sponsored kids that God equally values boys and girls. |
Fun Facts
Stat Snapshot
Stats |
Uganda ?? | United States 🇺🇸 |
Population |
39,570,125 |
339,665,118 |
People Living in Poverty |
19.7% |
15.1% |
Languages |
English, Ganda or Luganda, Swahili, local languages like Soga |
English, Spanish, Chinese, other |
Religions |
Protestant 45.1%, Roman Catholic 39.3%, Muslim 13.7%, other 1.6%, none 0.2% | Protestant 46.5%, none/other 26.1%, Roman Catholic 20.8%, Jewish 1.9%, Mormon 1.6%, Muslim 0.9%, Jehovah’s Witness 0.8%, Buddhist 0.7%, Hindu 0.7% |
Typical Family Income |
$2,400 per year |
$63,700 per year |
MAIN SOURCE: World Factbook, 2018
