Entebbe is located on the northern shore of Lake Victoria and has a population of approximately 80,000. The city is home to Uganda’s only international airport and is therefore important in terms of trade and international relations. Despite the region’s wealth in natural resources, living conditions for large sectors of the population remain very difficult. Many families live in poverty. Harsh living conditions and lack of access to basic services are a reality for many, including children. Unsafe drinking water puts them at risk of falling ill. Furthermore, education is not accessible for children from a poorer background, especially girls.
Since 2003, SOS Children’s Villages has been supporting children, young people and families and advocating for their rights in Entebbe.