Amahoro Foundation team distributing school supplies to families in Nakaseke District
Nakaseke District, Uganda

Restoring peace, dignity, and resilience — one household at a time.

Amahoro Foundation is a grassroots community-based organization combining mental health support with economic empowerment, so families don't just survive — they thrive.

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Who we are

A family, not just an organization.

Amahoro Foundation is a registered Community-Based Organization (CBO) located in Nakaseke District, Uganda. We are a grassroots initiative dedicated to serving the most vulnerable members of our society: children at risk, youth, the elderly, and households struggling with poverty.

Through a holistic model that combines Mental Health support with Economic Empowerment, we don't just provide temporary relief — we build lasting resilience.

Our Why

Nakaseke District faces unique socio-economic challenges: high rates of poverty, limited access to professional mental health services, a dominating youthful population, and an aging population without social safety nets. Amahoro Foundation steps into this gap to provide advocacy, emotional healing, and the tools needed for self-reliance.

Empathy

We listen with our hearts and act with compassion.

Integrity

We are transparent and accountable in all our resources and actions.

Inclusivity

We serve everyone regardless of age, gender, or background.

Resilience

We believe in the power of communities to bounce back and thrive.

Amahoro Sophie Kaberuka, Executive Director
"We believe that peace is not just the absence of conflict, but the presence of dignity, opportunity, and spiritual guidance. We are more than just an organization; we are a family — dedicated to nurturing dignity, fostering opportunity, and creating a legacy of peace that radiates from every household we touch."
Amahoro Sophie KaberukaExecutive Director
What we do

Four ways we walk alongside the community.

Advocacy & Rights Awareness

We are the voice for the voiceless.

Working with local leaders to promote rights and awareness across the community.

  • Child protection and education rights
  • Elder rights and protection against neglect
  • Community-wide awareness of legal and human rights
  • Youth-driven approaches
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Charity & Humanitarian Support

The basics, so families can focus on the future.

Meeting urgent needs so households have room to plan beyond the next season.

  • Emergency food and clothing distribution
  • Shelter improvement for the elderly
  • School supplies for vulnerable children
  • Psychological first aid
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Mental Health & Psychosocial Support

Healing the invisible wounds of trauma and poverty.

Prevention, awareness, and healing brought directly into the community.

  • One-on-one and group counseling sessions
  • Community-based support groups for elders and caregivers
  • Trauma-informed care for children
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Livelihood & Income Generation

Moving from dependency to self-sufficiency.

Practical skills and start-up support that turn potential into income.

  • Training in sustainable agricultural practices
  • Youth-centered income generation innovation
  • Handicraft and vocational skill development
  • Micro-enterprise support for women and youth-headed households
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Stories of impact

Two lives, changed by two different programs.

Amahoro Foundation staff visiting an elderly woman as part of MHPSS outreach
The MHPSS Impact

From isolation to community

Jajja (name changed) — Nakaseke District

For years, Jajja lived in a small hut, struggling with the weight of loneliness and declining health after losing her primary caregiver. She felt forgotten by the world. When Amahoro Foundation first met her, she was withdrawn and hesitant.

Through MHPSS outreach, we provided group-centered therapy with regular counseling and connected her to a local elderly support group. Today, she isn't just surviving — she is a vibrant member of our community circles.

"I didn't think anyone remembered us out here. Amahoro gave me back my smile."

Mzee U walking through his goat farming project in Wakyato
The Livelihood Impact

Seeding a future

Mzee U (name changed) — Wakyato

Mzee U had long been troubled by how to make use of his small piece of land. The idle space weighed on him, leaving him restless at home and consumed by overthinking that drained his mental health.

When our Livelihood & Income Generation team visited, they helped him see the potential in goat farming and supported him with a starter herd of four goats. With their guidance, he established a small herd, turning his worries into purposeful work.

Today, Mzee U proudly leads the livelihood team during follow-ups — his goats a symbol of how sustainable livelihoods can heal both the body and mind.

Governance & leadership

Strategic oversight, close to the ground.

NamePositionRole
Amahoro Sophie KaberukaDirectorStrategic Vision & Management
Nkurunungi MalcomDirectorOperations & Fundraising
Kudaala HawaDirectorCommunity Relations & Governance
Chairperson — Strategic Governance
Secretary — Administration & Documentation
Treasurer — Financial Accountability
Director, Advocacy — Rights & Policy
Director, MHPSS — Mental Health Lead
Director, Livelihoods — Economic Programs
Community Mobilizers — Our link to the villages
Malcom Nkurunungi

Mr. Malcom Nkurunungi

Director, Operations & Fundraising

"We are proud to stand within the vibrant humanitarian community at a time when Uganda has boldly advanced the agenda of localisation — empowering local, community-based agencies to lead with innovation, creativity, and resilience."

Kudaala Hawa

Miss Kudaala K Hawa

Director of Skilling

"I stand as a living example that girls and women can equally excel in technical fields. Together, we are not just learning trades — we are breaking barriers and creating a generation of women who lead with strength, dignity, and skill."

Apostle Dr. Victor Kateeba

Apostle/Dr. Victor Kateeba

Founder, SAO International — Partner

"I pledge to walk alongside the Amahoro Foundation as a mentor and partner, dedicating my resources and guidance to a long-term sustainable partnership built on faith, vision, and dedication to the people we serve."

Mr. Paul Kagame Katimbo

Mr. Paul Kagame Katimbo

LC3 Chairperson, Wakyato Subcounty — Patron & Government Focal Point

"Leadership, to me, is about strategy — knowing how to build consensus, align interests, and deliver results. My vision is to continue being that bridge between communities, government, and partners, so that together we can transform vision into reality."

Get involved

Amahoro isn't built by accident — it's built together.

When you support Amahoro, your contribution goes directly to the grassroots, the last-mile community. We don't just work in Nakaseke — we are Nakaseke.

Direct Donations

Fueling programs like MHPSS counseling sessions and humanitarian emergency response.

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In-Kind Support

Donating seeds, services, non-food items, tools, school supplies, or clothing for vulnerable households.

Volunteer Your Skills

Counselors, MHPSS specialists, climate activists, farmers, and business experts — we need your mentorship.

Corporate Sponsorship

Align your brand with social impact through our CSR partnership program.

Ready to start?

Take the next step

amahorofoundationcbo@gmail.com
Call / WhatsApp: 0787 417 787 · 0705 845 393
Office: Nakaseke District, Uganda
Bank / Mobile Money details available on request

We'd love to talk

We'd love to grab a cup of tea (or coffee) and discuss how we can work together. We promise we're much better at running community programs than we are at making small talk — so let's dive straight into how we can change lives.

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."

— African Proverb