It’s early morning in Busabala, a lively suburb of Kampala, Uganda. The sound of footsteps fills the streets as women make their way to the Busaabala Nursing Home, ready for another day of life-changing work. Some travel by taxi, others on foot, their chatter and laughter lighting up the morning. By 8 a.m., the team is seated, ready to begin assembling Clean Birth Kits that will help mothers in remote regions have safer deliveries.
For Sharon, Rosette, and Christu, this isn’t just a job—it’s a purpose. These women, part of an in-country kit production program led by Uganda Australia Christian Outreach (UACO) and supported by the Birthing Kit Foundation Australia (BKFA), are creating more than just Clean Birth Kits. They’re building brighter futures for themselves, their families, and their communities.
This program, funded by The Charitable Foundation, began in 2022 with a clear goal: to extend the impact of funds by employing local women and sourcing supplies locally whenever possible. It’s the first BKFA initiative in Uganda to establish in-country kit production, and its success has already inspired plans to replicate it in other locations.