Welcome to 

MBELENI FOUNDATION


We are an indigenous, women-led organization dedicated to empowering refugees, women, youth, children, and their host communities in Uganda. We strive to foster positive change and support sustainable community development, guided by a shared hope for a better future. Our work is grounded in research, action, and advocacy.

Our Vision

Communities affected by conflicts, disease and poverty attain sustainable, socio-economic justice.

Our Mission

To empower vulnerable women and girls, children and youths to rebuild their lives, their families and their host communities.


Our Areas of Focus


Our Impact

Empowering Women Refugees

Our dedicated efforts have contributed to empowering women refugees and their host communities to become self-sufficient and resilient.

Access to Quality Education

Through our scholars program, we have contributed to making ducation more accessible to both refugee and host community children in Kyaka II and Nakivale refugee settlements, as well as among urban refugees in Makindye Division in Kampala. By breaking down barriers to learning, we are ensuring that education becomes a powerful tool for empowerment.

Health and Well-being

Our community sensitization initiatives on non-communicable diseases and healthcare access contribute to enhanced well-being and a better quality of life, especially for women, children, and youth.

Sustainable Socio-economic Initiatives

Our sustainability programs have promoted inclusive, income-generating activities that empower our rights holders. Through entrepreneurship skills development under the Refugee Women Empowerment Project – Strengthening the Small Informal Service Sector project, along with initiatives such as Grow Women in Fish Business project with its, Women Fish on Wheels innovation, and Grow Women in Coffee—supported respectively by VOICE, Wezesha Impact and Uganda Breweries Limited, and the iMPACT Direct Foundation and Tools with Amission (TWAM)—we are fostering long-term economic resilience. These initiatives have significantly contributed to economic growth and community empowerment. As a result, we continue to witness a meaningful shift toward self-reliance and sustainable development.

At Mbeleni Foundation, we are proud to stand among indigenous, women-led organizations deeply committed to empowering refugees, women, youth, children, and their host communities in Uganda. Our work begins at the grassroots level, engaging directly with organized community groups, which we view as essential building blocks for creating lasting change and driving sustainable development.

We believe that true progress can only be achieved with communities, not for them. That’s why all our interventions are community-driven and grounded in research, action, and advocacy.


Impactful Stories

The heart of our work lies in the stories of transformation. Explore some of our success stories where lives have been transformed, dreams realized, and communities have thrived.


2,000+

Rights Holders Reached

13

Projects Implemented

10

Communities Worked With

15

Rights Holders Groups Formed

 

These numbers represent the real change we've achieved, one life at a time.


Join Us in Making a Difference

We invite you to be part of our journey. Together, we can continue to create a lasting impact and bring about positive change. Learn how you can get involved, donate, or partner with us to be a part of something greater.


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