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Fiona M. Katunguuka

Our visionary CEO, passionately leads Hembura Foundation towards transformative community development. With a profound commitment to education, she drives our mission of providing quality learning opportunities to disadvantaged children and young adults. Fiona’s visionary leadership empowers us to create positive change by fostering unity, holistic support, and sustainable growth. Her dedication resonates in every initiative, ensuring that Hembura’s impact reaches far beyond. Under her guidance, we strive to uplift lives, break barriers, and build a brighter future for all. Join us in following her inspiring journey of making a meaningful difference.

About Us

The Hembura Foundation is a locally founded non-governmental organization dedicated to delivering high-quality education, extending social, physical, and psychological support, and furnishing a platform for young individuals to cultivate and enhance their expertise in academic disciplines and areas of interest related to community-based socio-economic development.

Mission: To empower and uplift our community through quality education, comprehensive social and psychological support, and fostering opportunities for young individuals to excel in their academic pursuits and contribute to the socio-economic development of the region.

Vision:  To create a vibrant and thriving community where education is accessible to all, where individuals are equipped with the skills and support they need to succeed, and where young minds are nurtured to become leaders and agents of positive change in their local socio-economic landscape.

Objectives

  1. Empower Educational Equality: Bridge the educational gap by providing marginalized individuals with equal access to quality education, thereby fostering a knowledgeable and empowered community.
  2. Holistic Well-being: Deliver integrated social, physical, and psychological support services that uplift community members’ well-being, nurturing resilient and thriving individuals.
  3. Youth Leadership Development: Nurture a new generation of leaders by equipping young individuals with practical skills, experiences, and knowledge, empowering them to drive sustainable socio-economic change.
  4. Community-Led Economic Progress: Spearhead projects that boost local economic growth, empowering the community to achieve self-sufficiency and enhanced socio-economic prosperity.
  5. Inclusive Collaboration: Forge diverse partnerships that harness the collective wisdom and resources of community members, stakeholders, and partners to create a united force for positive transformation within the region.

What We Do

At the Hembura Foundation, our primary focus is to foster holistic community development through a multi-faceted approach. We provide equitable access to quality education, ensuring that every individual, regardless of background, has the opportunity to learn and grow. Our foundation offers comprehensive support, addressing social, physical, and psychological needs to create a resilient and thriving community. We are deeply committed to empowering the youth, cultivating their skills and knowledge in both academic and socio-economic domains, enabling them to become catalysts for positive change. Our initiatives extend to promoting local economic progress, emphasizing self-sufficiency and sustainable growth that benefits the entire community.

Through inclusive collaboration, we forge partnerships that leverage the strengths of community members, stakeholders, and partners to collectively address challenges and realize our shared vision. Our foundation is dedicated to cultivating leaders, fostering unity, and driving meaningful transformation that uplifts the community and paves the way for a brighter future.

Our Projects

Supporting Orphans and Disadvantaged Children

This project focuses on extending assistance to orphans and children from disadvantaged backgrounds within the primary education level. We recognize that education is a fundamental right that should be accessible to all, regardless of circumstances. Through this project, we provide financial support for school fees and essential scholastic materials, ensuring that these young learners have the resources they need to excel academically. By enabling these children to attend school without financial barriers, we aim to empower them with education as a tool for breaking the cycle of poverty and creating brighter futures.

Empowering Young Adults Through Higher Education

Our commitment to education goes beyond the primary level. With this project, we focus on young adults who are pursuing higher education at universities or technical institutions. We understand that attaining degrees and diplomas not only improves individual prospects but also uplifts entire families and communities. Through financial support, guidance, and mentorship, we assist these young adults in achieving their educational goals. By providing access to higher education, we aim to equip them with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their chosen fields. This, in turn, contributes to their personal growth, socio-economic mobility, and the overall development of their families and the community at large.

TechRise: Elevating Lives through IT Empowerment

The NGO’s objective is to narrow the “digital divide” existing between underserved rural schools and their urban counterparts. This initiative seeks to bolster the development of children and youth while enriching primary and secondary education. It entails the establishment of solar-powered computer labs and the provision of tablets to students, among other measures.

Our Team

Fiona M. Katunguuka

CEO

Ms. Edith Katunguuka

Outreach

Ms. Fiorella Birori

Finance Officer

Ms. Geraldine Kabami

Volunteer

Ms. Racheal Asasira

Legal

Ms. Mutuzo Fortunate

Director of operations

Contact Us to sponsor a student today

Become a driving force of change by sponsoring a student today. Your support will provide deserving individuals access to quality education and the opportunity to unlock their full potential. Join us in creating a brighter future and make a lasting impact on young lives. Contact us now to be a part of this transformative journey.

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