Where Do Our Babies Come From?

Just thought I’d fill everyone in on some stats about Uganda- home of at least two of our kiddos…

What is the demographic profile of Uganda’s Population?

  • 28.6 million people live in Uganda (2007 projection);
  • 16 million children under 18years live in Uganda (2007 projection);
  • 57% of Uganda’s population are children below the age of 18 years.
  • More than 3 million children live below the poverty line;
  • Approximately 105,000 children aged 0-14 years are HIV positive.

What is the current status on Orphans and other Vulnerable Children in Uganda?

  • 2.3 million orphans in Uganda (2007);
  • There are an estimated 890,000 orphans due to AIDS. This is equal to 45.6% of all orphans;
  • One out of every 4 households in Uganda have at least one orphan;
  • Orphans and other Vulnerable Children (OVC) are estimated to be 7.5 million, equivalent to 46% of all children (2007).

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