Our History
Our History
The journey of Kwezi Child Foundation (KCF) began in 2015 with a deeply personal encounter that changed everything for the founder, Kwezi Eddie.
While visiting Jinja in Eastern Uganda, Eddie was guided by a young man named Tom. On their fourth day together, Tom received devastating news: his guardian had fallen critically ill. They rushed to the slums of Kikaramoja, but sadly, the old man passed away before reaching the hospital.
Eddie was moved to discover that this guardian, though a poor cobbler, had selflessly raised Tom and three other children who were not biologically his own, rescuing them from the harsh realities of street life. His generosity inspired Eddie. At the burial, Eddie made a life-changing decision: to take in the children and continue the old man’s legacy of compassion.
What began as helping four orphans soon grew beyond expectation. Vulnerable children and families kept coming to Eddie for food, care, and hope. By 2016, over 80 children were under his care, and KCF was formally registered as an organization.
The name “Kwezi” means moon, a light that shines in darkness. This became both the name and the vision of the foundation: to brighten the future of vulnerable children
Our Milestones
- 2015–2016 – KCF began with three orphans in Jinja. By September 2016, over 80
children were under our care, prompting formal registration. - 2020 – With over 130 children, KCF provided food during COVID-19 and worked to
reunite street children with their home communities - 2023 – Land was acquired in Kayunga District, and Kwezi Nursery & Primary School
was launched to provide free basic education under temporary structures. - 2024 – Construction of a kitchen, an eight-stance toilet, and a borehole improved
community health and sanitation. - 2025 – With support from partners including Luena Foundation, Sumar Lakhani
Foundation, and Andrews Foundation, we built two permanent classroom blocks. Many
more are still needed to meet the growing demand.
Today
From one man’s encounter with poverty and resilience, KCF has grown to support over 200 children with education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation initiatives.
The story continues, and we remain committed to being a light in the darkness for children who need it most.
