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Transforming Lives in Northern Uganda

Through interventions in climate justice and action, gender justice, livelihoods, protection, health and education, with advocacy, we serve communities across Gulu District, Gulu City, Omoro, Pader, Kitgum, Lamwo and Nwoya.

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Training cultural and religious leaders on women's rights

Advancing Gender Justice & Dignity

Championing gender justice, including women's land rights, sexual and reproductive rights, and shared care work, for women, girls and persons with disabilities through community sensitization and advocacy.

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Mission Uganda staff and community members walking through a maize garden

Building Skills & Livelihoods

Empowering youth and women with vocational skills, business training, and income-generating opportunities to create sustainable livelihoods and break cycles of poverty.

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Land boundary inspection for reconciliation

Fostering Peace & Reconciliation

Resolving conflicts through community mediation, land boundary inspection, and reconciliation processes that transform conditions generating violence.

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Child under MUAC malnutrition assessment by a health worker during community outreach

Fighting Malnutrition & Building Health

Through CASCADE project, we combat malnutrition in children under 5 by strengthening health systems, promoting nutrition education, and supporting community-led solutions.

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Group members training on making eco-friendly briquettes for clean energy

Championing Climate Justice

Building climate-resilient communities through organic agriculture, energy-saving stoves and briquettes, tree planting and community seed banks, putting climate action in the hands of local people.

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Our Impact in Numbers

Transforming lives across Northern Uganda through sustainable development programs and community empowerment initiatives.

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People Reached
Across all programs
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Groups Reached
VSLA & Community Groups
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% Women Benefited
Gender inclusive programs
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Districts Covered
Northern Uganda

Community Health

Promoting wellness and healthcare access for vulnerable populations

Skills Development

Building capacity through education and vocational training programs

Economic Growth

Creating sustainable livelihoods and income opportunities

About Mission Uganda

Mission Uganda — Mission for Action & Humanitarian Agency — is an indigenous NGO transforming lives in Northern Uganda through climate justice, gender justice, livelihoods, protection, health and education, with advocacy at the heart of everything we do.

Our Mission & Vision

Mission Statement

Mission Uganda envisions a future where voices of vulnerable persons are heard, their choices respected and their contributions celebrated.

Vision

Empowered, Peaceful & Inclusive society where the rights of vulnerable persons are respected and dignified.

Core Values

Transformation
Teamwork
Inclusiveness
Transparency & Accountability
Quality-driven

230 Groups Reached

Supporting youth, women & persons with disabilities through various economic empowerment activities.

25,000+ People Reached

Engaging communities in VSLA, agri-business, liquid soap making, handmade crafts and bee-keeping activities.

85% Women Empowered

Women and women with disabilities benefitting from economic and social empowerment activities.

350 Community Volunteers

Through Community Led Development Approaches (CLDA), we work with 350 volunteers across our districts of operation, identified with sub-county and district leaders, enhancing the sustainability of project interventions.

Community sensitization on land rights of women

Our Thematic Areas

Six integrated areas of work — with advocacy at the heart of everything we do.

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Our Impact

Supporting beneficiaries across seven districts: Gulu District, Gulu City, Omoro, Pader, Kitgum, Lamwo and Nwoya through direct field interventions and partnerships with CBOs and CSOs.

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Districts Covered
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Partner Organizations
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Vulnerable Families
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Practice Areas

2025 Goals Progress

Education Programs 85%
Healthcare Access 72%
Clean Water Projects 90%

Community Feedback

"Mission Uganda has transformed our village. Our children now have access to quality education, and our families have clean water. Thank you for giving us hope for a better future."
- Mary Akello, Community Leader, Gulu District
Community Satisfaction 95%

Current Projects

Our ongoing initiatives are actively transforming communities across Northern Uganda through targeted interventions in health, education, women empowerment, and sustainable development.

Women Action for Food Security
2024-2028

Women Action for Food Security

Ongoing

Climate justice intervention amplifying voices of women most impacted by climate change, focusing on food security and sovereignty through community-led approaches.

Nwoya District - Alero Subcounty
Okura and Oyinya parishes
CIVFUND

Achievements:

  • • 3 women accessing land through mediation
  • • Organic pesticides & fertilizers production
  • • Functional seed banks & VSLA activities
We Care Project
2024-2027

We Care Phase V

Ongoing

Increasing recognition of Unpaid Care and Domestic Work (UCDW) in public policy while redistributing care responsibilities more equally between men, women, and the state.

Gulu District & Gulu City
Unyama Sub County
Oxfam through UWONET

Key Successes:

  • • 30 cultural & religious leaders trained
  • • Male change agents empowering communities
  • • Infrastructure advocacy (bridges, health centers)
CASCADE Project
2024-2026

CASCADE Project

Ongoing

Community-Led Development Approach focusing on nutrition, health, and social norm transformation through 263 volunteers including trainers, cultural leaders, and local councilors.

Gulu District & Gulu City
263 volunteers, 80 trainers, 113 leaders
Dutch Ministry via CARE International

Focus Sectors:

Health Centers Schools Churches Community Groups

Completed Projects

Our successful interventions that have created lasting impact in communities across Northern Uganda, demonstrating our commitment to sustainable development.

CSI III Project
Completed 2024

CSI III Project

Cost Effective Sustainable and Innovative Responses

Successfully Completed

Family strengthening project focused on child protection, education, and environmental protection across Northern Uganda. Implemented through targeted service approaches ensuring durable and holistic family empowerment.

100
Households
3
Districts
10
Villages
13
Youth Skilled
Implementation: 2022 - 2024
Omoro & Pader Districts
Ericks Development Partner via SOS Uganda
My Life My Responsibility Project
Completed 2024

My Life My Responsibility (MLMR)

Family Strengthening Project

Successfully Completed

Family strengthening project that supported vulnerable families to build their capacity to protect and care for their children. A social protection program targeting children, women and youth with holistic family empowerment approaches.

250
Households
4
Parishes
30
Villages
3
Sub Counties
Implementation: 2022 - 2024
Odek, Acet Central, Orapwoyo - Omoro District
SOS Netherlands & SOS Norway via SOS Uganda

Key Focus Areas:

Child Protection Family Empowerment Social Protection Environment

Project Impact Summary

350+
Total Households Reached
7,045
Tree Seedlings Planted
16
Youth Skilled & Employed
34
Villages Transformed

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There are many ways you can join our mission and make a difference in Uganda.

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Your financial contribution directly supports our programs and helps us reach more communities in need.

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Join our team of dedicated volunteers and contribute your skills and time to make a direct impact.

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Partner

Join our network of partners including SOS Children Villages, CBOs, and CSOs. Currently implementing "My Life My Responsibility" with SOS Netherlands and Norway support.

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