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Mother of Hope Foundation Uganda is a Community-Based non-profit organization located in Nyamwamba Division, Kasese Municipality, Uganda.
Founded in 2020 as a response to the pressing economic and social challenges faced by the local communities, the foundation strives to enact positive change and holistic transformation for individuals who grapple with economic and social disadvantages. Its very name embodies its aspiration to serve as a beacon of hope, fostering growth, empowerment, and progress within the community.
The organization's commitment extends to leaving a lasting imprint in Kasese by nurturing hope, promoting education, facilitating empowerment, and catalyzing community development. Through its comprehensive approach, unwavering dedication to its mission, vision, and goals, the foundation aims to forge a brighter future for the community it serves.
The foundation's genesis is rooted in the myriad challenges encountered within the community, with ripple effects that extend to encompass the entire Kasese district and even reverberate globally. Chief among these challenges is the recurring inundation caused by the River Nyamwamba, a formidable disaster that compels people to seek refuge far from their homes.
This cycle of flooding erodes soil fertility along the riverbanks, aggravating the specter of food insecurity across the broader Rwenzori sub-region. Flash floods from the hills of Mount Rwenzori in the Busumba region further compound the food security concerns, particularly detrimental given the region's agrarian reliance.
Concurrently, domestic violence casts a long shadow over families in Kasese Municipality and the larger district, yielding dire consequences. The scarcity of resources prompts many children to forego education, opting to remain at home due to their parents' inability to cover school fees and essential needs.
This vulnerability exposes them to exploitation, with girls lacking access to proper sanitation provisions and boys resorting to detrimental activities like riverbank sand mining. Unemployment emerges as a substantial challenge in these communities, partly stemming from the instability caused by River Nyamwamba's flooding and the lack of educational facilities in certain areas, hindering residents' competitiveness in the job market.
The fabric of the Rwenzori region is further strained by tribal conflicts and land disputes, ignited by ADF attacks that intensify the region's destabilization, fostering an environment rife with insecurity.
Tragically, these conflicts result in the loss of parents who are essential pillars of support and nurturance for the younger generation, endangering the future prospects of the world's children.
Mother of Hope Foundation Uganda's raison extends beyond merely highlighting these complex challenges. It endeavors to marshal resources, awareness, and direct interventions to confront them head-on. By addressing these multifaceted issues, the Foundation not only uplifts the immediate community but also resonates as a resounding call to action for the global community, invoking a shared responsibility to drive positive transformation and forge a brighter collective future
Our Mission
To mobilize educational and empowerment programs as well as resources with the goal of transforming the well-being of the community
Our Vision
To create a resilient community that thrives even in the face of economic and sustainability challenges.
Our reach
We serve more-than 100,000 people in Nyamwamba Division and Kasese at whole. Planted 1000s of tree since our founding in 2020