Grannies (Mukaka) Project
Grannies waiting their turn at a health clinic
The Grannies Project is one of our most important programs. Africa has become a continent of orphans. Almost 2.2 million orphans are in Uganda alone. In the midst of this devastation, grandmothers have emerged as the true heroes of the AIDS crisis in Africa. These courageous women bury their own children and defy all the odds to become parents all over again in their 50s, 60s, and 70s - all with little or no support.
At Nyaka and Kutamba, support is provided through the following:
* Provide group support on the village, sub-county, and district level to assist grandmothers.
* Help grandmothers start income-generating projects to improve their households.
* Provide training and support through regular group meetings where the grandmothers have opportunities to share their experiences and learn from facilitators.
* The Nyaka nurse visits the grandmothers and teaches hygiene, sanitation, and nutrition-building skills.
Other Activites include:
* Building latrines for grannies
* Have a demonstration garden at each grannies home
* Engaging grannies in self-help activities