Uganda- Helping Hands is a Community Based Organization (CBO) registered in Bundibugyo District, dedicated to restoring dignity, opportunity, and hope to vulnerable children, women, and families across Uganda.
Year Founded
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Founder & Chairperson
My name is Bukama Hakim, founder of Uganda- Helping Hands. I was born into a life that taught me vulnerability firsthand. My mother, married at just 21, faced hardships in a polygamous household and later left to protect her children. By age seven, I knew what it felt like to be displaced, to struggle for stability, and to watch a mother fight tirelessly for her children's future.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, I watched children in my village never return to school, young girls married off early, and families lose hope. I knew I had to act. Starting with a small gardening project, then a tailoring initiative with five sewing machines, Uganda- Helping Hands was born. Today, we care for orphaned children, provide skills training, and work to build a future where hope is stronger than hardship.
A compassionate and empowered society where orphans, vulnerable children, and disadvantaged families live with dignity, security, and opportunity.
To support vulnerable communities through education support, humanitarian assistance, empowerment programs, and sustainable community development initiatives.
Serving with empathy and love
Doing what is right, always
Open and accountable operations
Building capacity from within
Respecting every person's worth
Uganda- Helping Hands focuses on supporting the most vulnerable members of our communities:
Organization Type:
Community Based Organization (CBO)
Established:
17 December 2023
Registration District:
Bundibugyo District, Uganda
Registered Office:
Humya village, Buhundu Parish
Bukonzo Subcounty,Bughendera County,
Bundibugyo District, Uganda
Founding Members:
15 dedicated community leaders
Uganda- Helping Hands is deeply committed to protecting children from abuse, exploitation, and neglect. We operate under a comprehensive Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy that ensures the safety and well-being of every child under our care. All staff and volunteers undergo background checks and safeguarding training.
Our principles: Every child has the right to safety, education, and a nurturing environment where they can thrive.
