Empowering vulnerable children and women in Uganda through education, health, economic empowerment, and social welfare.
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Child Rights & Protection
Promoting the rights and well-being of every vulnerable child — ensuring they are safe, educated, and given every opportunity to thrive.
Women Empowerment
Supporting women through vocational skills training, microfinance programs, and entrepreneurship development to end the cycle of poverty.
Education & Skills Development
Providing scholarships, school supplies, and mentorship programs to give disadvantaged children access to quality education and a brighter future.
2020Founded
About Wanume FoundationTransforming Communities,
About Us
Transforming Communities,
One Life at a Time.
The Wanume Foundation for Child & Woman Protection (WFCWP) is a non-profit organization founded in 2020, dedicated to transforming the lives of Uganda's most vulnerable and disadvantaged children aged 4 to 18 and women facing social and economic hardships.
From combating child labour through education, to empowering women with vocational skills and promoting gender equality, our programs have made a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve in Jinja, Uganda.
Child Rights & Welfare
Women Empowerment
Education & Skills
Community Outreach
Our Work
What We Do
We run targeted programs that uplift children and women in Uganda — creating lasting impact, breaking the cycle of poverty, and building a better future.
Education
Scholarships & School Support
We provide financial assistance to parents in rural schools, with over 22 beneficiaries in our partner schools. This initiative bridges the education gap and fosters academic excellence.
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Empowerment
Vocational Training & Women's Empowerment
We equip women with practical skills in tailoring, baking, hairstyling, and fashion design — enabling self-sufficiency and economic independence in Jinja district.
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Community
Community Outreach & Mentorship
We connect students with mentors who guide personal development, while extending our reach through community-based projects that address urgent needs and restore hope.
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Your support directly funds our programs on the ground.
Our Causes
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EducationEducational Programs for Children
Outside school programs, we facilitate computer training for in- and out-of-school children, equipping them with digital skills. We also provide scholastic materials to over 50 students in Mutai and Namwendwa schools.
EmpowermentWomen's Empowerment Initiatives
Together with our partners CHC and I4H, we have trained over 50 women in baking, bookmaking, hairstyling, and fashion design. We provide microfinance support so women can start and grow sustainable businesses.
CommunityCommunity Outreach & Support
In 2023, we were part of the Busoga Clean Initiative. In December 2024, we organized a Christmas celebration for 200+ beneficiaries in Mutai village, Buwenge Sub-County, providing food aid, clothing, and child protection awareness.
Sponsor a Child's Education Today
Your contribution directly funds school fees, supplies, and mentorship for a child in Jinja, Uganda. Even a small monthly gift creates a lasting impact on a young life.
Our Impact
Changing Lives Since 2020
Every number tells a story of hope, resilience, and transformation.
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How You Can Help
There are many ways to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and women in Uganda. Choose how you'd like to contribute.
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Volunteer and join us in transforming lives at Wanume Foundation — returning hope, dignity, and opportunity to those we serve in Jinja.
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Support Our Programs
Donate toward any of our programs and bring lasting impact to vulnerable children and women. Buy books, fund school fees, or sponsor a child's future.
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Partner with WFCWP and be part of the life-changing work we do. Share our mission, advocate for our cause, and help reach more communities.
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Stories of Transformation
Hear directly from the people whose lives have been changed through the Wanume Foundation's programs.
"Before joining Wanume Foundation, I struggled to provide for my children. The skills I gained here have changed my life — I now run a small business, and my children can go to school. I feel empowered and hopeful for the future."
Nalubanga JamiraParent & Program Beneficiary
"Because of Wanume Foundation's economic empowerment programs, my life has transformed. I can now provide for my family and send my children to school."
Namubiru CoasterParent & Program Beneficiary
"I was a victim of domestic violence, but the foundation's counseling services helped me heal and regain my confidence. I am forever grateful!"
Nangobi BettyCounseling Program Beneficiary
"The vocational skills training I received has enabled me to start my own business. I am now financially independent and proud of what I have achieved."
Namukasa KhadijahVocational Training Beneficiary
"I was struggling to cope with the loss of my parents, but the foundation's counseling services and school fees support have helped me find a sense of belonging and a brighter future."
Abigail NamuyongoStudent Beneficiary
"I was living on the streets, but the foundation took me in and gave me a second chance. Now I am in school and have a bright future ahead of me."
Nuwanguzi SamuelStudent Beneficiary
Latest News
Foundation Updates
Stay informed about the lives we're changing and the programs making a real difference in communities across Uganda.
12Mar 2025
Women EmpowermentEmpowering Mothers Through Vocational Skills Training in Jinja
This season, over 30 mothers from rural communities in Jinja completed vocational training in tailoring and baking — marking a new chapter of economic independence.
Read More08Jan 2025
EducationNew Scholastic Materials Distributed to Over 50 Students
Wanume Foundation distributed essential school supplies to 50+ students in Mutai Primary and Secondary Schools, helping bridge the education gap in underserved communities.
Read More20Nov 2024
CommunityCommunity Outreach Reaches Families in Remote Villages
Our latest outreach mission extended support to three remote villages, providing counseling, food aid, and child protection awareness to over 200 families.
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Your Donation Changes Lives in Uganda
"Hands that donate are the threads that weave hope and kindness into the fabric of humanity."
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Our Partners
Ministry of Gender
Uganda NGO Forum
UNICEF Partner
World Vision
Community CBO
Jinja District