What happens next matters deeply.
Twenty-two children have recently been rescued from a suspected trafficking situation and are now in the care of our long-standing partners, Kyampisi Childcare Ministries (KCM) in Uganda. They are no longer in immediate danger. But what happens next will shape the rest of their lives.
Why after-care matters so much
Children who have lived through fear, loss and deception do not simply “bounce back” once they are safe.
They need time.
They need stability.
They need skilled, trauma-informed care.
And in this situation, the children also need specialist support to help find their families and plan a safe return to their home country.
Your support helps KCM continue to care for these children during this critical period – and supports their healing journey through:
daily care, food, bedding, clothing and safe accommodation
medical attention
emotional and psychosocial support
But alongside this urgent care, a much more complex process is underway - including:
supporting children through trauma-informed counselling
helping them feel safe again in their bodies and in relationships
specialist social work and child-protection services
working with authorities as investigations continue
supporting legal and child-protection processes
professional translation support so children can communicate and participate in their care
DNA testing to support safe family assessment and protection planning
careful family tracing and working with authorities to help children return safely to their home country or family, when it is in each child’s best interest
KCM need USD 48,000 to continue caring for these children and to support family tracing, justice and recovery.
We know this is a significant amount.
But this is not short-term relief – it includes specialist support like translation, family tracing, DNA testing and coordination with officials as part of a careful and responsible approach to each child’s long-term safety and future.
If you’re able, please consider making a gift today to help care for these children during this critical time.
If you’re not in a position to give right now, sharing this page with a friend, family member or your workplace can make a real difference too. Thank you for standing with KCM – and with children who are beginning again.
By KCM Founder, Peter Michael Sewakiryanga
Dear friends, when these twenty-two children arrived, they came frightened and unsure – but they were met with open arms and a safe place to rest. Our team said yes immediately, because when children need protection and care, there is no time to wait.
Your support makes it possible for us to care for them with dignity. Thank you for standing with us as these children begin to heal.
If you’d like to donate by making a bank transfer, please use the details below.
Account name: Droplets In A Stream
Account number: 239083
Sort code: 034 013
Bank: Westpac
SWIFT Code: WPACAU2S
For an email receipt, please send your name, the amount donated, the reference you used and your email address to [email protected]
Droplets in a Stream is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). Because our Board covers all operational and administration costs, 100% of your donation goes directly to the programmes and care that support vulnerable children and their healing journey. Donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible in Australia.
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