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A FOUNDATION IS BORN (2013)
In this 2013 video, we share the inspiring journey of how our foundation was established over twenty years ago, in 2002. From humble beginnings to the impactful initiatives we champion today, discover the story behind our mission and the driving forces that motivate us to make a difference. The Parker Mother and Child Foundation was created to grant young women and girls the ability to access education in Uganda. Learn more about how our organization is creating change and supporting young women and girls across Uganda!
DROPS OF HOPE (2006)
The citizens of Kikoiro, Uganda have undergone a cycle of poverty that has impacted their ability to access essential medical services. Check out how Parker Mother and Child Foundation supports the immense need for healthcare professions in Kikoiro and how your donations impact the communities struggling with these issues.
EMPOWERMENT FOR WOMEN (2012)
Apoola Na Angor (ANA), translating to “Empowerment for Women” is an organization that provides valuable skills and training services to women in the Bukedea district, located in the Eastern region of Uganda. The instructional courses taught at Apoola Na Angor enable Ugandan women to broaden their opportunities and support their children. Check out our video documenting these incredible
women!
BETTY NALUBIRA (2010)
Betty Nalubira is a surgical nurse working in Kasana-Luweero, Uganda. Without running water and electricity, she walked to school as a child, with dreams of pursuing a career in medicine. With the support of Parker Mother and Child Foundation, Betty graduated with honors from The Lubaga School of Nursing after 3 years in the program. Today she is the head nurse of the surgery department at The Kasana-Luweero Hospital and she is also helping to put her brothers and sisters through school.
FLAVIA AKELLO (2010)
Flavia Akello’s dreams of studying law can be attributed to her childhood as an orphan living in Northern Uganda during the time period of the Second Sudanese Civil War. As a young woman, she opposed the injustices she observed as a child amidst the violence taking place during this war. Flavia became acutely aware that she aimed to advocate for the voiceless and as a result, she chose to study law at Nkumba University. Today she is working at the hospital in Kasana-Luweera as a patient advocate, alongside Betty Nalubira. Check out our video about Flavia to learn more about how her journey has influenced where she is today.
DR. JANE MANDERA (2010)
Jane Mandera has been supported by Parker Mother and Child throughout her years of education from secondary school to dental school. Jane’s decision to pursue dentistry was heavily influenced by her family members and how they faced dental complications while she was growing up. After successfully completing dental school, she practiced in Northern Uganda while caring for her daughters. In June 2024, Parker Mother and Child traveled to Uganda to help Jane open up her new dental clinic in Bweyale, where there is currently a surge of Sudanese refugees in the area that she is serving.
OLIVIA NTONO (2010)
With the support of Parker Mother and Child, Olivia Ntono was successfully able to receive higher education in order to pursue her aspirations to study business. As a young woman in Uganda, Olivia has continually expressed interest in wanting to become self-sufficient in order to support herself, as well as her family. Thanks to the donations recieved by the foundation, she was able to attend and graduate from business school. Following her success, Olivia accepted a scholarship to further her education in Australia, where she studies currently.
OPPORTUNITY (2011)
Our goal is to provide hope and opportunity to women seeking to improve their lives and the lives of their families. We see it as giving people a hand up rather than a hand out, as these women already possess skills, knowledge and the intense ambition that is required for them to succeed in collaboration with Parker Mother and Child.
HIV/AIDS (2002)
In 2002, James Parker, the founder of Parker Mother and Child traveled to rural Uganda to document the living conditions and effects of HIV/AIDS on poverty stricken communities. Throughout Uganda, HIV/AIDS disease has been an extreme epidemic that has impacted its people in different ways that bring equal
heartbreak to family and loved ones alike. His goal for this documentary short was to raise awareness about the devastating impacts of the deadly diseases and the steps being taken by the local community and international organizations to mitigate.
MALARIA (2002)
The Malaria epidemic is still a prevalent national health concern in Uganda that has yet to be eradicated. In 2002, James Parker, the founder of Parker Mother and Child traveled to a rural part of central Uganda to document the living conditions of those being treated for the disease. In his efforts to capture the reality behind the women and their children suffering from the disease, he wished to raise awareness as well as the funds to support them.