Our Story
Martha’s Kids is a faith-based children’s home located in Uganda, East Africa. Our mission is to provide a safe, loving, and Christ-centered environment for vulnerable children who have been abandoned, orphaned, or left to survive on the streets. At Martha’s Kids, we believe every child is precious in the eyes of God and deserving of dignity, protection, and hope for a better future.
Our Story
Martha’s Kids is a faith-based children’s home located in Uganda, East Africa. Our mission is to provide a safe, loving, and Christ-centered environment for vulnerable children who have been abandoned, orphaned, or left to survive on the streets. At Martha’s Kids, we believe every child is precious in the eyes of God and deserving of dignity, protection, and hope for a better future.
Transforming Lives
Education is a cornerstone of our work. We are deeply committed to equipping our children not only with food, shelter, and care—but with the tools they need to rise above poverty. By investing in quality education, we open doors to opportunity, independence, and long-term success. Many of our children have gone on to attend university and now serve as leaders and changemakers within their communities—proof that love and opportunity can transform lives.
The heart behind this ministry is Martha Hambam, the founder of Martha’s Kids. Driven by her unwavering passion for the forgotten and underserved children of Uganda, Martha has dedicated her life to building a place of refuge, healing, and spiritual growth. Alongside a devoted team of staff, volunteers, and donors, she has helped hundreds of children find not only shelter and nourishment, but also belonging and hope.
Through Martha’s Kids, lives are being restored, futures are being rewritten, and God’s love is being made tangible to the next generation.
About Ugandan Street Children
The epidemic of street children in Uganda and other places is a global issue. 44% of street children in Uganda connect with the streets between the ages of 5 and 10. Children whose families cannot provide for them will spend their days (and sometimes their nights) on the streets. Children who sleep on the streets often huddle together for warmth and protection. While on the streets during the day, common activities for children include searching for food in the garbage, begging, searching for pieces of scrap metal that can be sold, and finding small tasks to do in exchange for food and money.