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The grassroots network

The organizations doing the work, together

Across Uganda, grassroots organizations already care for the most vulnerable children. Through the network they gain visibility, credibility and shared tools — local initiatives connected, not isolated.

Art of a Child
Muyenga, Kampala
Unlocks children's potential through 21st-century skills, sports and arts education — mobile MatatArt programs, literacy LitClubs, Glow Club serving 600 girls, and 230 children on full educational scholarships with feeding support.
Project Serah
Nakaseke
Founded by Esther and Anthony, Project Serah frees children growing up in prison alongside their mothers and gives them a home, safety and schooling — since 2025 at its own school with 402 children, 11 teachers and free meals and uniforms for every child.
Stichting UP4S
Bukomansimbi
Founded in 2003 by Sylvia Mbabazi, UP4S offers orphans and underprivileged children aged 3–18 a warm home and good education, with its own primary school (Kidsgear) and secondary school (Hoy's College) serving around 800 children.
Youth Outreach Uganda
Lukumbi
Works with the residents of Lukumbi to build a self-sufficient village — assessing needs together and providing financial and social support with the YOU Foundation.
Ddembe
Bunjjako, Mpigi
Dedicated to the protection and support of children and women, providing safe shelter, education, healthcare and economic opportunities in Uganda and the Netherlands.
Foodstep Uganda
Nkumba, Entebbe
A children's home founded by a Belgian couple, caring for street children and children from the Kampiringisa juvenile centre — providing food, shelter, medical care, schooling and a safe, loving haven.
SEVAC Foundation Uganda
Ojwina, Lira
Formed in 2012 and registered as an NGO in 2016, SEVAC supports health services and the education of disadvantaged children in Northern Uganda, alongside agriculture and livelihood programmes.
Passionate Hearts Ministries Uganda
Rutooma, Mbarara
A faith-driven organization transforming lives since 2012 through education support, healthcare and community development for vulnerable families across Mbarara and beyond.
Little Angels Aid Ministry
Kabale
Promotes the wellbeing of orphans and at-risk children across dozens of Ugandan districts — food, shelter, medical help, education, life skills, mentoring and career placement.
Iris Ministries Sudan/Uganda
Luweero
Cares for vulnerable children in the Luweero region through children's homes, education and community programmes. Onboarded through umbrella partner Project Held.
UFAM Uganda
Kampala
A Kampala-based movement sharing practical support with the community, reaching vulnerable children and families through its local congregations. Onboarded through umbrella partner Project Held.
Project Held (umbrella partner)
Netherlands · Uganda
Dutch umbrella organization fighting child poverty — shelter, food and education as fundamental rights. Onboards grassroots partners such as Iris Ministries and UFAM into the network.

Organization descriptions are drawn from each organization's own public materials and the Nofam Foundation partner directory; details are confirmed with each partner before publication.

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