Most of these children are facing many challenges that have hindered them from realizing their full potential. For instance Child labour is a common feature of life for extremely vulnerable children. Millions of children are working in exploitative conditions, with 93 per cent of rural children believed to be engaged in commercial or subsistence agriculture. Majority have dropped out of school due to challenges of school fees and lack of scholastic materials. Several families can barely afford a meal a day leading to malnutrition, stunting and related illnesses. Many vulnerable children in Mukono district are homeless. Some are forced to live with extended family, in foster homes, and the streets. Research shows that when children are placed in these vulnerable situations, the risk of exploitation and abuse increases dramatically and most of their dreams are cut short. Children who are affected by abject poverty lose their self-esteem and this affects their way of living in the community, increasing their vulnerability and helplessness.