Health & Hygiene
Health In Uganda the top 6 causes of death are neonatal disorders, HIV/AIDS, malaria, lower respiratory infections, Tuberculosis and diarrhoea (CDC). Uganda’s under 5 mortality rate is 49/1,000 live births compared to the UK’s rate of 4.3/1,000 live births (Global Health Observatory, 2017). Statistics from 2015 show that in Uganda 1 in 3 women aged […]
Acholi Quarter
The Acholi Quarter Beads Project is a self sustaining enterprise which provides an alternative to many women to working in the quarry breaking stones. Quarry work is heavy, dangerous work which yields about 5p per jerry can of stones and often the women must bring their young children with them. Something like the Beads Project […]
Family Focus update on the Project
Family Focus feature an update of the project one year on from her death.
UTV News – One Year On
UTV gives an update on the Project a year after Charlene passed away.
Meet Charlene
Growing up knowing she was adopted was difficult for Charlene Barr, struggling with issues over identity and not feeling like she belonged presented real problems which she battled to overcome. However it was when she visited Uganda in 2008 that she realised she was not alone in this struggle. The connection she made with the […]
Charlene’s Blog
Charlene left behind many things, one of which was a blog that she managed. It predates the website and was here that she garnered support and built a following. Beginning in 2009 up until just a few days before she died, it contains some insights into her health and a sense of the excitement she felt […]
The Tribute
The readings from the service celebrating the life of Charlene Rev James Boyd preached at Charlene’s funeral Part 2 of the tribute
What the Media said
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The Mission
Charlene’s Project has two main aims: – Relief of poverty, hardship and distress – The advancement of education for children and young people in Uganda and beyond We strive to meet these aims by providing School and educational facilities Accommodation Staff to provide care and education Financial and ongoing material support The continuing aims and […]