Name: MB Foundation UI
Type: Charity Home for Homeless Children
Location: Katikamu, Luweero District, Uganda
Founders: Michael and Berna
Contact Telephone: +256 702 614 910
Email: 🔒[Complete verification to view email]
Overview
MB Foundation UI is a dedicated charity home established to provide shelter, care, and support to homeless and vulnerable children in Katikamu, Luweero District. Co-founded by Michael and Berna, the foundation is committed to transforming the lives of children who face hardship by offering a safe environment where they can grow, learn, and thrive.
Vision
To create a nurturing and empowering community where every homeless child in Katikamu and beyond has access to safety, education, healthcare, and opportunities to reach their full potential.
Mission
MB Foundation UI strives to provide comprehensive care and support to homeless and vulnerable children, focusing on shelter, education, nutrition, healthcare, psychosocial support, and life skills development. The foundation aims to build resilient individuals who can contribute positively to society.
Core Activities
Shelter and Care: Offering a safe, loving home environment to children without parental care or stable homes.
Education Support: Facilitating access to quality education through school fees payment, provision of uniforms, books, and tutoring.
Healthcare and Nutrition: Ensuring children receive regular medical check-ups, vaccinations, and nutritious meals to support healthy development.
Psychosocial Support: Providing counseling, mentorship, and emotional care to help children overcome trauma and build confidence.
Vocational and Life Skills Training: Preparing older children for independent living and sustainable livelihoods through practical skills development.
Community Engagement: Collaborating with local stakeholders, NGOs, and government agencies to enhance child welfare and create awareness.
Target Beneficiaries
The foundation primarily serves homeless and vulnerable children in Katikamu and surrounding areas, with a special focus on children who lack family support, are orphaned, or live in extreme poverty.
Achievements
Successfully provided shelter, education, and care to multiple children, including the founding beneficiaries known as AWA-MPS.
Established partnerships with local schools, healthcare providers, and community leaders to enhance service delivery.
Developed a community outreach program to raise awareness about homeless childrens rights and needs.
Future Plans
Expand the foundations capacity to support more vulnerable children beyond the immediate community.
Develop sustainable income-generating projects to fund ongoing operations.
Enhance vocational training programs to equip youth with employable skills.
Strengthen advocacy for homeless childrens rights at the district and national levels.
Contact Information
For inquiries, partnerships, donations, or volunteering opportunities, please contact:
Telephone: +256 702 614 910
Email: 🔒[Complete verification to view email]
WORKING ARRANGEMENT
Support MB Foundation UI: Transforming Lives of Homeless Children in Katikamu, Uganda
In the heart of Katikamu, where many children face the harsh realities of homelessness, poverty, and neglect, MB Foundation UI stands as a beacon of hope and a sanctuary of love. We are a dedicated charity committed to transforming the lives of vulnerable homeless children by providing them with the care, support, and opportunities they deserve.
What We Do:
Safe Shelter: MB Foundation UI offers a loving and secure home where homeless children find safety, comfort, and stability away from the dangers of the streets.
Quality Education: We ensure access to formal education by covering school fees, providing uniforms, books, and tutoring supporthelping children build a brighter future through learning.
Nutrition and Healthcare: Proper nutrition and healthcare are fundamental. We provide regular meals, medical check-ups, vaccinations, and emotional wellness programs to nurture healthy, thriving children.
Psychosocial Support: Many of our children carry the scars of trauma and loss. Our counseling and mentorship programs help them heal, build resilience, and grow confident in their potential.
Vocational Training and Life Skills: We empower older youth with practical skills and vocational training to prepare them for independent, successful lives.
Community Engagement: MB Foundation UI actively partners with local organizations, schools, and religious groups to create a community network that supports and uplifts our children.
Why Your Support Matters:
Thousands of children in Katikamu and surrounding areas are waiting for a chance to dream, learn, and belong. MB Foundation UIs resources are limited, but our commitment is boundless. With your help, we can expand our reach, enhance our programs, and provide every child the opportunity to thrive.
Join Us in Making a Difference:
Donate funds, food, clothing, or educational materials.
Volunteer your time, skills, or mentorship.
Partner with us for sustainable projects and community programs.
Advocate for the rights and wellbeing of homeless children.
Together, we can light the path from hardship to hope.
MB Foundation UI Where Every Child Finds a Home, a Future, and a Family.
Support us today. Empower a childs tomorrow.
LIVING ARRANGEMENT
Accommodation:
Visitors to the home are offered simple, clean, and safe accommodation within the facilities at Katikamu. While the setting is modest, it is designed to be welcoming and secure, allowing guests to experience the daily life of the children and the community firsthand. We ensure that visitors have basic comforts and privacy during their stay.