In Uganda today, hundreds of children begin their lives behind prison walls—not because they’ve done anything wrong, but because their mothers are incarcerated. These babies grow up surrounded by bars, isolation, and a justice system never designed with their needs in mind. It’s a heartbreaking truth: prison is no place for a child.
At Hope for Prison Babies Initiative Uganda, we believe that every child deserves a fair start, regardless of where they are born. Yet babies in prison often face overcrowded conditions, lack of medical care, poor nutrition, and limited developmental opportunities. They are denied their right to play, learn, and bond with the outside world.
But it doesn’t have to be this way.
By working closely with Uganda Prisons Service and local communities, HPBIU is creating change. We deliver baby clothes, bedding, hygiene supplies, early childhood learning materials, and psychosocial support for mothers. Most importantly, we advocate for policies that protect children’s rights—so no child is forgotten simply because of where they were born.
👉 Join us in raising awareness and supporting these innocent lives. Together, we can build a Uganda where no baby grows up behind bars without love, care, or opportunity.