Ugandan-born social worker brings hope to orphans

What the report says

The Independent Uganda reports that Samalie Kristensen, a Ugandan-born social worker now living in Denmark, is supporting orphaned and vulnerable children in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo through her work with TDC Charity and Orphanage. The Kampala-based piece says Kristensen, 52, combines her full-time job in Denmark’s welfare system with volunteer advocacy for children in East Africa, using her free time to help expand access to education, healthcare and day-to-day care.

According to the article, Kristensen studied at Kololo High School in Kampala before relocating to Denmark, but remained closely connected to communities in her home region. The charity she supports is described as operating from Kampala and extending assistance to Bukavu in South Kivu, including shelter, meals, schooling and emotional support for children who have lost parents. The report also notes that some children with disabilities are among the beneficiaries.

The story frames her work as part of a broader effort to restore dignity and long-term direction for children facing hardship. It also highlights how her personal and professional life in Denmark — including gardening, beekeeping and family life — sits alongside her humanitarian commitment. More broadly, the report illustrates how diaspora-based support can help sustain local child welfare initiatives in East Africa.