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Making a Difference Since 2015

We're working for a world without poverty

We create lasting change in Ugandan communities through education, healthcare, and sustainable development.

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Our Impact

Transforming Lives
Across Uganda

Every number represents a life touched, a community strengthened, and a step closer to ending poverty.

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Our Mission

Creating lasting change through community partnership

We believe that sustainable development comes from working with communities, not for them.

Community-Led Development

Programs designed and implemented with direct community input and leadership.

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Sustainable Solutions

Long-term approaches that communities can maintain and expand independently.

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Measurable Impact

Data-driven programs with transparent reporting and continuous improvement.

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Education

Healthcare

Economic

Community

What We Do

Programs That Transform Lives

Discover how we're creating sustainable change across Uganda through targeted, community-driven initiatives

Community Empowerment for the Wellbeing of Vulnerable Children – SIRONKO
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Community Empowerment for the Wellbeing of Vulnerable Children – SIRONKO

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Climate Resilience & Disaster Management
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Climate Resilience & Disaster Management

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Child-Centered Community Development (CCCD)
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Child-Centered Community Development (CCCD)

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Latest Updates

News & Notices

Stay updated with our latest activities, achievements, and upcoming events

Owiny Milton’s Transformation through Participatory Integrated Planning (PIP)
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Agriculture

Owiny Milton’s Transformation through Participatory Integrated Planning (PIP)

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Important Notices

Volunteer Registration Open

Join our team of dedicated volunteers for 2025 programs.

Annual Report 2024 Released

Download our comprehensive impact report for the year.

Holiday Donation Drive

Special matching donations campaign through December.

New Partnership Announced

Collaboration with UNICEF for water sanitation project.

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Stepping Out in Pursuit of lasting change.

By Turyasingura Nelson, Programme Officer Community...

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Updates

Launch of community livelihood programmes in Abim

On July 12, 2017, SAO launched the Special Programme...

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Community

FENU members discuss gender issues during their fourth meeti...

Members of the Forum for Education NGOs in Uganda (F...

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