First Breath Trust rescues, nurtures, and empowers abandoned babies and vulnerable mothers in Jinja, Uganda — ensuring every child takes their first breath into a world of safety, love, and opportunity.
We provide holistic care and rehabilitation to children born and abandoned on the streets, those from teenage mothers, children of street families, and those born to mentally ill parents.
Providing immediate safety, nutrition, and medical care to abandoned infants and at-risk babies.
Ensuring access to immunizations, treatment, and special care for sick infants and children.
Rehabilitating teenage and vulnerable mothers through counseling, life skills, and vocational training.
Working to reunite children with families and communities whenever safe and possible.
A fully equipped facility providing shelter, nutrition, early childhood development, and psychosocial care for abandoned and at-risk babies.
Learn MoreCounseling, mental health support, parenting training, and vocational skills (tailoring, hairdressing, baking) for teenage and vulnerable mothers.
Learn MoreAwareness campaigns on child rights, community outreach to identify at-risk mothers, and partnerships with local authorities and hospitals.
Learn MoreUnlike many organizations that focus broadly on street children, First Breath Trust uniquely targets newborns and infants, ensuring they receive immediate care from the first breath of life.
"First Breath Trust gave my baby and me a second chance at life. Today, I have a tailoring business and my daughter is healthy and thriving."
"The team at First Breath Trust rescued my grandson when we had nowhere to turn. They provided care, love, and hope during our darkest hour."
"As a volunteer, I've witnessed firsthand the incredible transformation that happens when a child receives love and a mother receives empowerment."
Every donation helps us provide shelter, medical care, and hope to abandoned children and vulnerable mothers in Jinja.