Kaana was founded in response to the growing number of babies and young children living on the streets of Kampala and other towns in Eastern Uganda. This journey began in 2008 after an article highlighted the plight of street children, particularly those from the Karamojong community. What started as a Christmas outreach for street children quickly revealed a much deeper crisis affecting mothers and children from one of Uganda’s most marginalised regions.(Karamoja) Kaana initially focused on supporting Karamojong mothers to become economically self sufficient and on strengthening community support in Karamoja to prevent children from ending up on the streets. This work helped reduce street begging and restore dignity and stability for many families. Today, Kaana is expanding its mission to support children suffering from cancer and those living with their mothers in prison, ensuring they receive care, protection, and a chance for a better future. Our work is driven by compassion, long term solutions, and the belief that no child belongs on the streets or behind bars.