PETER’S STORY
Peter Mutabazi founded Now I Am Known, an organization that supplies resources to support vulnerable children. Originally from Uganda, Peter ran away from an abusive home at age ten and lived as a street kid for nearly five years. Today, Peter is a single dad to countless foster children and his adopted children, Anthony, Ryder, and Skyler.
OUR IMPACT
Every child deserves a space like home—a sanctuary that echoes their unique spirit and aspirations. Through our Surprise Bedroom Makeovers, we transform the rooms of foster kids and teens into personalized havens of comfort, joy, and belonging. Because when a child feels seen, they feel known. And when they feel known, they shine.
THE FOUNDATION
As an African-immigrated citizen AND a former foster child himself—Peter provides educational, inspirational talks on foster care, adoption, child advocacy, and parenting. Peter has overcome a variety of life challenges, and he encourages listeners to love those around them and choose to see the hope in their stories.
“I never thought it was possible to make a difference in the world, but Now I Am Known AS a beacon of light and hope that proves good things are possible. “
Peter’s STORY
Peter Mutabazi founded Now I Am Known, an organization that supplies resources to support vulnerable children. Originally from Uganda, Peter ran away from an abusive home at age ten and lived as a street kid for nearly five years. Today, Peter is a single dad to countless foster children and his adopted son, Anthony. For the past twenty years, Peter has worked as a child advocate within the U.S. and globally to promote wellness and child development. He believes every child deserves to be seen, heard, and known. Peter has appeared on international media outlets and is a passionate speaker who resides in North Carolina.
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Our Foundation's Objectives and How You Can Help
There are hundreds of thousands of vulnerable children in foster care, but that means there are TONS of opportunities for you to get involved as an advocate!
Research local organizations and ask how you can support foster families in your community
Become informed about foster care (subscribe at the bottom of this page!)
Like and share our message on social media to raise awareness of the vulnerable children in the system naturally
Grab some words-of-affirmation swag and other merchandise from our gift shop to support the Mutabazi family
Support our foundation (the foundation allows Peter to be a full-time foster dad AND advocate for other foster children!)
Our founder was once a street kid refugee until a stranger took him in. Our mission is to see every foster child know their worth and experience love and acceptance in this world (hopefully, in the home of a loving family!)
Will you step in to support our foundation's work to see every child experience a loving family?
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SUPPORT AGING-OUT TEENS
A helping hand during the formative, teenage years gives a foster child the dignity and love they desperately need! Your support goes directly towards purchasing beds and mattresses for these new-to-the-adult-club teens, as they start life on their own.
SUPPORT FOSTER CARE ADVOCACY
The goal of our foundation is to see each and every child come to know their true value (hopefully, in the home of a loving family!). Every dollar donated to the Now I Am Known Foundation goes directly to support children in desperate circumstances.
SUPPORT THE MUTABAZI FAMILY
Did you know the Now I Am Known Foundation funds all the foster care advocacy work Peter gets to do around the globe? Supporting the family helps make our mission possible—to see every foster child know their worth and experience love and acceptance in this world.
OUR IMPACT
With your donations, we can support foster parents by
doing bedroom makeovers and more!
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EPIC BEDROOM MAKEOVER
Epic Teenage Bedroom Makeover for Foster Teen | Before and After
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KIDS BEDROOM MAKEOVER
KIDS BEDROOM MAKEOVER | SURPRISE FOR NEW FOSTER PARENTS
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Extreme Room Makeover
Extreme Room Makeover For Teen on Adoption Day
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BEDROOM MAKEOVER FOR FOSTER PARENTS
A remarkable foster family with a much needed nursery makeover.
