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Habibi Foundation Uganda (HAFU) empowers, motivates and counsels children, youth and women — through education, meals, medical care, counseling and community support in Nansana.
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Who we are
Real people delivering real care.
Founded in August 2017 by Miss Birungi Shillah in Kazoo Mugazirwazza Village, HAFU is a registered community-based organization serving the less privileged — with free education support, meals, medical care and counseling.
Walk with children, youth and single parents where they live.
School access, requirements and mentorship that last.
Focus areas
Programs that change the course of a child's life.
LearningEducation
“A love for learning starts with access.”
We help provide education to the less privileged children and orphans, giving them the love of studies so they can fulfil their dreams.
- School placements
- Scholarships & fees
- Mentorship pairing
- Follow-up progress reviews
SupportSchool Requirements
“Uniforms, books, meals and medical care.”
We help provide school requirements, meals at school, and medical care for children in school so nothing stands between a child and their classroom.
- Uniforms & scholastic materials
- School meals
- Medical check-ups
- Emergency support
WellbeingCounseling
“Counseling that restores dignity and hope.”
We help single parents living with HIV/AIDS get free counseling and help them start up small businesses like grocery stalls to sustain themselves.
- Free counseling sessions
- Peer-support groups
- Small business start-up kits
- Financial literacy
CareHome Basic Needs
“Food supplies and home necessities.”
We provide food supplies and home necessities to vulnerable families so children can focus on growing, not surviving.
- Monthly food packages
- Home essentials
- Beddings & hygiene items
- Seasonal relief drives
CommunityWe Build Schools
“Places where young people can grow.”
We run organizations where we employ youngsters so they can live their dreams for themselves and their families, and we build the spaces that make it possible.
- Classroom construction
- Vocational spaces
- Learning materials
- Community volunteers
EmpowermentWe Strengthen
“Education plus employment equals dignity.”
We believe that education and employment give people an inner strength to lead a better life, and our programs are built to unlock both.
- Skills training
- Youth employment
- Women's cooperatives
- Long-term mentorship
Let us build hope between a child and their future.
Every donation, volunteered hour and partnership helps a child, youth or single parent in Nansana take the next step.