Vision
Healthy, resilient and economically empowered communities in Uganda.
KIDO Uganda
Healthy PeopleProductive Communities
We work alongside communities to improve health and livelihoods, strengthen sustainable agriculture, advance WASH, and build practical resilience through accountable partnerships.Improving health, livelihoods and resilience with communities.
Mission
To improve community health and livelihoods through evidence-based public-health action, sustainable agriculture, participation, partnerships and accountable service delivery.
Core Values
Integrity · Community ownership · Equity · Evidence · Respect · Accountability · Sustainability · Safeguarding.
Our Theme
Healthy People. Productive Communities.
Turning community priorities into practical action.Who we are
Locally grounded. Partnership driven.
KIDO Uganda is a community-focused NGO working at the intersection of health, livelihoods and resilience. Our approach connects practical household action with stronger community systems and responsible partnerships.
Learn about KIDO →Community ownershipPeople help identify priorities, shape solutions and participate in implementation.
Evidence & learningWe use assessment, monitoring and reflection to improve programme decisions.
Equity & dignityWe seek meaningful participation and respectful support for vulnerable households.
AccountabilityWe promote responsible stewardship, feedback and transparent reporting.
What we do
Programmes built around real community needs
Our programme areas are connected by a common goal: healthier people with stronger opportunities to thrive.
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Community Health
Community mobilisation, health education, referral strengthening and household-level support.
View programme →02Sustainable Agriculture & Livelihoods
Farmer learning, household production, groups, markets and practical livelihood opportunities.
View programme →03WASH & Environmental Health
Hygiene, sanitation and environmental health actions that support safer communities.
View programme →04Women, Youth & Vulnerable Households
Inclusive participation, safeguarding, protection and community accountability.
View programme →05Evidence, Learning & Research
Baseline assessment, monitoring, data quality, learning and transparent reporting.
View programme →06Systems & Partnerships
Coordination with district structures, technical partners, donors and stakeholders.
View programme →Flagship initiative
Busiriba Lymphatic Health & Community Resilience Project
A community-focused initiative linking health support, referral, WASH, agriculture and resilience-building around community concerns about chronic lymphedema / elephantiasis-like illness.
Explore the project →Our work in action
Real people. Real engagement.
Browse photographs documenting previous community engagement and livelihood training activities, including Bank of Uganda-supported initiatives visible in the supplied field documentation.
Learning session
Practical financial and livelihood information shared with participants.
Farmer voice
Participants were given space to ask questions and share experiences.
Local leadership
Opening remarks formed part of the community engagement programme.
Community connection
Informal interaction supported participation and relationship building.
Leadership
Meet the people guiding KIDO Uganda
Founder & Executive Director
KYOMUKAMA EMMANUEL
The Founder and Executive Director provides strategic leadership for KIDO Uganda, guiding the organisation’s community focused work across health, livelihoods, sustainable agriculture, WASH and resilience.
Building healthier people and more productive, resilient communities through locally grounded action and responsible partnerships.
Director
HAGGAI TURINAWE
Supporting KIDO Uganda’s leadership and community focused programmes across health, livelihoods, agriculture, WASH and resilience.
Partner with us
Let’s turn community priorities into practical action.
We welcome collaboration with communities, local government, technical organisations, development partners, donors and responsible private-sector partners.