Reports estimate there are between 15,000 and 25,000 children living on the streets of Kampala, who face abuse, trafficking and exploitation - not to mention a significant long-term impact of lost education that harms their opportunities as they enter adulthood. Current Government interventions include making 'swoops' of Kampala neighbourhoods where street children are rounded up in what's described as a 'dehumanising' manner, only for them to routinely escape and return to the streets.

SAFE runs a social worker-led temporary home where up to 20 children at a time reside in a conducive, family atmosphere. Where possible, they aim to reunite children with their families within 6 months of arrival, with schooling provided throughout, and post-reunification monitoring and support. Furthermore, SAFE runs a series of child protection awareness forums in communities, promoting good safeguarding practices so children are less likely to be abused or coerced on to the streets.