Ntangaaza Foundation
Woman entrepreneur smiling at her market stall in the community
Community women and livelihoods in Uganda
Woman entrepreneur standing proudly beside her produce stall

Ntangaaza Foundation

When she blooms, a nation rises.

We walk with women and girls — through education, reproductive health and mentorship — so they can bloom into healthy, dignified, prosperous lives.

Ntangaaza Foundation · Women & Girls We Empower

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Woman entrepreneur smiling at her market stall in the community
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Woman entrepreneur standing proudly beside her produce stall
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Mother and children in front of a community market stall
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Woman entrepreneur seated in her community shop
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Young person in a community workshop yard
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Woman engaged in community recycling and livelihoods work
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Community woman preparing refreshments outdoors
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Woman entrepreneur at her banana and goods stall
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Woman vendor at her produce stall
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Community market stall filled with goods
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Family and community life near local trade stalls
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Colourful produce at a community market stall
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Woman working with matooke outside her home
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Woman seated at her doorway with plantains for trade
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Woman standing with dignity in her community
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Community member outside her home and workplace
Community women and livelihoods in Uganda

Our Mission

Unlocking potential for healthy, dignified, prosperous lives

To empower vulnerable women, adolescent girls, and young people to overcome poverty and reproductive health challenges through opportunities, skills, and support that unlock their full potential.

Our Vision

Empowered women and girls living healthy, dignified, and prosperous lives.

At Ntangaaza Foundation, we believe that when women and young people are empowered, families thrive, communities prosper, and lasting change becomes possible.

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Impact at a Glance

Real change, measurable results

We work alongside communities and partners to create lasting impact across Uganda.

250+

Women Reached

180+

Adolescent Girls Supported

120+

Youth Trained

15

Communities Served

10

Strategic Partnerships

Impact Overview

Lives touched across Uganda

Women Reached250+
Adolescent Girls Supported180+
Youth Trained120+
Communities Served15
Strategic Partnerships10

Holistic Empowerment Model

Six interconnected pillars orbiting toward lasting change

Lasting
Change
Women's
Sexual
Education
Youth
Gender
Climate
Women's Economic Empowerment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Education
Youth Development
Gender Equality
Climate & Livelihoods
Women supporting one another through enterprise

What We Do

Six pillars of empowerment

Our programs address the everyday challenges communities face while building long-term pathways to independence, resilience, and prosperity.

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Women's Economic Empowerment

We support women to build sustainable incomes and financial independence through entrepreneurship development, savings groups, business training, financial literacy, and Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs).

  • Entrepreneurship development
  • Savings groups & VSLAs
  • Business training & financial literacy
  • Social enterprise models
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Sexual & Reproductive Health

We ensure women and girls can make informed choices about their health and bodies with dignity and confidence.

  • Menstrual hygiene management
  • Family planning awareness
  • HIV prevention & GBV response
  • Adolescent reproductive health education
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Education

Education is the foundation of opportunity. We support vulnerable children and youth to stay in school, succeed, and dream bigger.

  • Scholarships & school retention
  • Digital literacy training
  • Career guidance
  • Mentorship programs
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Youth Development

Young people are at the heart of transformation. We equip them with skills, confidence, and opportunities to thrive.

  • Employability training
  • Leadership development
  • Internship placements
  • Entrepreneurship coaching
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Gender Equality

We work to create a society where women and girls are valued, heard, and empowered to lead.

  • Women's leadership programs
  • Community advocacy
  • Gender equality dialogues
  • Violence prevention initiatives
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Climate & Livelihoods

We support communities to build resilient livelihoods while protecting the environment for future generations.

  • Climate-smart agriculture
  • Green enterprises
  • Tree planting initiatives
  • Renewable energy solutions

Communities We Serve

Woman entrepreneur smiling at her market stall in the community
Woman entrepreneur standing proudly beside her produce stall
Woman entrepreneur seated in her community shop
Mother and children in front of a community market stall
Young person in a community workshop yard
Woman engaged in community recycling and livelihoods work
Community woman preparing refreshments outdoors
Woman entrepreneur at her banana and goods stall
Woman and children near community market stalls
Woman working with matooke outside her home
Woman seated at her doorway with plantains for trade
Woman seated in a doorway in her community
Woman supporting community recycling livelihoods

Governance & Accountability

Built on trust, transparency, and integrity

Ntangaaza Foundation is a non-profit, non-political, and non-sectarian organization operating in accordance with the laws of Uganda. Our governance structure ensures accountability at every level.

  • Annual independent audit by a Board-appointed auditor
  • Conflict-of-interest disclosure policy for all board members and staff
  • Transparent financial management with authorized signatories
  • Quarterly Board meetings with documented oversight

Governance Structure

Accountability at every level

General Assembly

Comprising all registered members, approves policies, elects Board members, and receives annual reports.

Board of Trustees

Supreme custodial body safeguarding vision, mission, values, and long-term sustainability. At least 60% of Trustees are women.

Board of Directors

Provides strategic leadership, approves policies and annual plans, mobilizes resources, and ensures proper financial management.

Secretariat

Led by an Executive Director, implements Board decisions and manages day-to-day operations, programs, and partnerships.

She blooms, we all rise.

Join us in empowering women and girls across Uganda. Your partnership creates pathways to health, dignity, and prosperity.