Who we are
Child Pal Ambition (CPA) is a non-profit organization that promotes “spread love,” compassion, and empathy to vulnerable children—especially those living with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or orphanhood, and those facing neglect, abandonment, and poverty.
Core values
Care
Inclusion
Education
Dignity
Mission
To empower needy and vulnerable children with the skills and support needed to identify, explore, and realize their full potential for social, economic, and spiritual development in a sustainable manner.
Vision
A society where every child fully enjoys the rights to survival, justice, participation, protection, and holistic development.
Our story
Child Pal Ambition was founded in 2018 out of a deep concern for vulnerable children who were unable to attend school or live with dignity simply because they lacked basic necessities such as school fees, scholastic materials, proper clothing, and access to essential care. What began as a compassionate response by university students who witnessed these challenges firsthand quickly grew into a dedicated community initiative focused on restoring hope and opportunity for children facing poverty, disability, orphanhood, abuse, and chronic illness.
Driven by empathy and a strong belief that every child deserves a fair chance in life, the founders began supporting children through small but meaningful interventions such as providing school supplies, hygiene materials, and emotional support to families struggling to care for their children. Over time, these efforts expanded into structured programs supporting education, health and hygiene, disability care, and community outreach.
Since its founding, Child Pal Ambition has reached hundreds of children across different communities in Uganda, working closely with schools, families, and local partners to address both immediate needs and long-term development. Despite operating with limited resources, the organization continues to grow through dedication, volunteerism, and the shared vision of creating a society where every child can learn, grow, and thrive with dignity.
Team
Ssewante Gorret
Executive Director
Gorret Ssewante is a visionary leader and advocate for change. As the top executive of Child Pal Ambition, she oversees the organization’s overall strategy, direction, and operations—ensuring everything we do aligns with our mission, vision, and core values.
Her responsibilities include providing vision and leadership to staff and stakeholders, developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve the charity’s mission, supporting fundraising efforts by securing donations and partnerships, and strengthening governance by working closely with the Board of Trustees to ensure accountability and compliance. Gorret also represents Child Pal Ambition publicly, serving as a leading voice for children’s rights and holistic development.
Gorret founded Child Pal Ambition during her third year at university and continues to guide its growth with dedication and compassion. She is now married and a proud mother of two— a 4-year-old boy and a 3-year-old girl.
Outside of work, Gorret is a sports enthusiast (especially badminton) and is passionate about travelling and exploration.
Let’s create lasting change together.
Victoria Helen Nakairu
Program Manager
Victoria Helen Nakairu is a co-founder of Child Pal Ambition and serves as the Program Manager, playing a key role in driving the organization’s impact. She oversees program implementation, ensuring projects effectively reach and empower the vulnerable children we serve.
Victoria is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring CPA’s programs while strengthening partnerships and community engagement. She is deeply passionate about creating lasting change and is ambitious about expanding the organization’s reach to support more children and families.
Victoria began her journey with Child Pal Ambition during her final year at university, helping build the foundation of the organization alongside its leadership team. She continues to contribute to CPA’s growth through dedication, compassion, and strong program management expertise.
Outside of her professional work, Victoria is married and a proud mother of a 3-year-old boy. She enjoys watching movies and is passionate about meeting new people and building meaningful relationships.
Victoria embodies our mission — empowering children and transforming futures.
Olga Hildah Ssewante
Administration Assistant
Olga Hildah Ssewante serves as the Administration Assistant at Child Pal Ambition, playing an essential role in ensuring the organization’s daily operations run smoothly and efficiently.
Olga supports teams, partners, and program activities by coordinating administrative tasks with strong organization skills and attention to detail. Her dedication helps maintain effective communication, operational flow, and overall organizational stability.
Olga began working with Child Pal Ambition while she was still in high school and has remained committed to supporting the organization’s growth and mission ever since. Her long-standing involvement reflects her passion for helping vulnerable children and strengthening the organization from behind the scenes.
Olga is deeply motivated by the belief that collective effort can create meaningful change in children’s lives and communities.
Together, we can make the world a better place for children.