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We are Hearts for child.

A community-driven foundation committed to unlocking the potential of every Ugandan child through education, skills development, and lasting community transformation.

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Our Mission & Values

Founded on the belief that every child deserves a future of dignity and opportunity.

Integrity

We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards.

Compassion

Every child we serve is treated with profound care and respect.

Commitment

We remain steadfast in our promise to create lasting change.

Hearts for child was established with a singular purpose: to bridge the gap between a child's potential and the opportunities available to them. We believe that geography and circumstance should never determine a child's destiny. Through strategic partnerships, grassroots engagement, and an unwavering focus on measurable outcomes, we have grown from a small community initiative into a foundation that has touched the lives of millions across Uganda.

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Our Story

From a small beginning to a movement of hope.

What began as a modest effort to support a handful of children in a single village has grown into a foundation that serves thousands of young people across fourteen communities. Our journey has been defined by the resilience of the children we serve, the generosity of our partners, and the tireless dedication of our team. Every milestone we have reached has only deepened our resolve to do more, reach further, and dream bigger for the children of Uganda.

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"We do not simply serve communities — we belong to them. Their hopes are our hopes. Their future is our purpose." — Founding Director, Hearts for child

Our Team

Meet the people behind the mission.

Our team brings together decades of collective experience in education, community development, child protection, and nonprofit leadership. We are united by a shared commitment to serving Uganda's children with excellence and integrity.

David Okello

Executive Director

Over twenty years of leadership in child welfare and community development across East Africa.

Grace Nambi

Director of Programmes

An educator by training, Grace has designed and overseen every major programme since the foundation's inception.

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Samuel Kato

Finance & Operations Lead

Samuel ensures that every shilling entrusted to us is deployed with transparency and maximum impact.

Faith Akello

Community Engagement Manager

Faith bridges the foundation and the communities we serve, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.

Our Approach

We create opportunities that change lives.

We work alongside families, schools and communities to remove the barriers that prevent young people from building better futures.

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Education

We provide school support, learning materials, scholarships and mentorship to keep children in school and learning.

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Skills Development

We equip young people with digital skills, vocational training and entrepreneurship opportunities.

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Community Development

We support families and community-led initiatives that create lasting change from within.

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Child Protection

We create safer environments and work to protect children from violence, abuse and exploitation.

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The next chapter of our story could begin with you.

Whether you choose to donate, volunteer, partner with us or simply share our work, your generosity opens the door to a child's future.

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