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BAREFOOT FREE CAMPAIGN PROGRESS
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15,000 +
children
in need
$1.89
funds shoes
for one child
$28,350
campaign
goal
317
OF 15,000
2.1% of our goal
WHY SHOES MATTER
Small Shoes. Big Impact.
Protect Health
Shoes help protect children from
cuts, infection, and unsafe ground.
Restore Dignity
A proper pair of shoes helps children
feel confident, included, and respected.
Stay in School
Shoes help children walk to school
safely and keep learning with confidence.
BAREFOOT FREE CAMPAIGN PROGRESS
317 of 15,000
children funded
$1.89 funds shoes
for one child
2.1%
Campaign goal
$28,350
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BAREFOOT FREE
Shoes
protect.
Shoes
empower.
WHY SHOES MATTER
Small Shoes. Big Impact.
Protect Health
Shoes reduce the risk of injuries, infections, and diseases caused
by walking barefoot.
Restore Dignity
A pair of shoes restores dignity, confidence, and a sense of belonging.
Stay in School
Shoes help children walk safely to school and stay focused on their education.
Beyond Barefoot Free
CHOCU’s work goes beyond shoes. Explore how we protect children, strengthen families, and expand access to education and opportunity across Uganda.
Who we are
Brief Background of CHOCU
CHOCU is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing childhood vulnerability through early care, protection, and education.
We focus on children from poor and vulnerable families, addressing the challenges that threaten their health, safety, learning, and long-term wellbeing. By intervening early and working through schools, families, and communities, CHOCU helps children build resilience and remain on a path toward opportunity.
Our work is grounded in dignity, compassion, and sustainability that when children are protected early in life, entire futures can change.
OUR FOCUS AREAS:
CHOCU addresses childhood vulnerability through three connected pillars that address the root causes of childhood vulnerability and support long-term resilience.
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Child Well-Being & Protection
Protecting children from preventable harm and exclusion so they can grow healthy, safe, and included.
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Family Strengthening & Poverty Reduction
Supporting caregivers and household stability to create safer, more resilient environments for children.
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Education & Opportunity
Helping children stay in school, build skills, and access pathways to long-term learning and opportunity.
WHO WE ARE
No Child’s Future Should Be
Shaped by Preventable Hardship
CHOCU Foundation empowers children in Uganda through health, nutrition, safety, and resilience. Together, we break the cycle of poverty and build brighter futures.
Our Goals
Childhood vulnerability is preventable, and it shouldn’t decide a child’s future.
CHOCU works to protect children early, strengthen families, and keep learning within reach so every child can be healthy, safe, resilient, and able to achieve their full potential.
Three pillars: • Child Well-Being & Protection • Family Strengthening • Education & Opportunity
How we work
CHOCU reduces childhood vulnerability through early, coordinated support, protecting children, strengthening families, and expanding opportunity.
Our Model: Early Support That Builds Resilience
We work through schools, families, and community partners to identify children most at risk.
Then we respond with practical early support; health, protection, and learning resources, so children can stay safe, stay in school, and build resilience over time.
