who we are
A Foundation Built on hope and Personal Experience
Amaha Foundation Uganda (AFU) is a registered non-profit organisation based in Kasese district, in the heart of the Rwenzori mountain region of Uganda. We exist to restore hope – “Amaha” – to children and young people who have lost sight of their future due to poverty, conflict, and abandonment.
We currently support over 64 registered young girls from different villages, helping them access education, meet basic needs, grow in faith, and discover their God-given potential. We welcome girls from all faith backgrounds — Anglican, Catholic, Full Gospel, Baptist, and Muslim.
the reality on the ground
Why This Work Cannot Wait
Kasese District and the Rwenzori region have been shaped by decades of armed conflict, natural disasters, tribal violence, and deep poverty. Young girls carry the heaviest burden — and without intervention, two or more generations are at risk of being lost.
Armed Conflict & Abductions
Since 1996, the ADF rebel group has killed over 6,000 people and carried out over 800 abductions in the region. Girls orphaned by conflict are uniquely vulnerable to exploitation. In 2023, over 40 students were killed in the Mpondwe–Lhubiriha school attack.
Natural Disasters
Seasonal floods and landslides displace thousands every year. In May 2024 alone, over 1,493 households were affected in Kasese, leaving families homeless, hungry, and without means to send their children to school.
Children and women trafficked annually in Uganda’s sex industry, according to UNICEF — one third of sex workers are under 10 years old.
Girls Denied Education
When families can barely afford school fees, it is always the girl who stays home. Without education, girls are pushed into early marriage, forced to trade their safety for basic needs like sanitary pads and food.
Poverty & Domestic Violence
Absolute poverty, alcoholism, and infidelity fuel domestic violence across households. Girls raised in these environments suffer deep psychological trauma and face a cycle that repeats generation after generation.
Children living on the streets of Uganda, constantly exposed to violence and abuse, according to the Uganda Department of Social Welfare.
what we do
Our Activities
Every girl in our programme receives wraparound support — not just school fees, but the full ecosystem she needs to thrive: spiritual grounding, practical skills, emotional safety, and community.
our impact
The Change We Are Making Together
Girls currently registered and supported
Villages reached across Kasese
Faith communities united for one cause
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Dreams – To be doctors, nurses, teachers, leaders
join us
How you can Help
Sponsor a Girl
Directly fund school fees, supplies, food, clothing, and medical care for a girl in our programme. For as little as $30 a month, you become someone's answered prayer.
Make a Donation
A one-time or recurring gift to Amaha Foundation supports education, vocational training, emergency relief, and youth camps for girls across Kasese District.
Partner with Us
Are you a church, NGO, school, or business that shares our vision? Let us explore how we can work together to multiply impact on the ground in Uganda.
"If young girls are helped to stay in school, there is no reason for them to be married early."
— Rev. Kule Joram. Help us prove it.
