About Us

Background.

Compound Uganda is a consortium of 10 grassroot organizations namely, Youth foundation Uganda and Kuukhu Protocol located in Mbale city, Alakara women’s group, Mayembe mixed farmers and savings group, Kojim B women’s group, Mayembe Akukuranut youth group, Christian women of west Budama found in Tororo District, Hope farmers group, Adagarida Farmers group and Orib Ging Group based in Amolatar District.

Birthed in 2009 as Youth Foundation Uganda then later changed to Compound Uganda to host the selected groups in different districts. we started out discipling and mentoring children and youth in the slum areas of Namatala and Malukhu and half london in Mbale. Most of our mentees were child war survivors that had come to Mbale from northern Uganda and Teso sub region for safety. Youth Foundation Uganda created a platform for mentor ship, skills development and belonging for the young people.

Today, Holistic self sustainability of individual, family, community and Nation is our gaol as we operate in the districts of Amolatar, Wakiso, Tororo and the Elgon region. Through our Youth Foundation, Eco Sustainability queens and wellness programs, we can directly and indirectly impact the lives of women, children, youth and the elderly who are equipped and empowered to create positive change continuously.

Our Mission:

To maintain the health and resilience of ecosystems, ensuring the long-term well-being of both humans and the planet by preserving heritage, conserving natural resources and protecting biodiversity.

Strategic goal: Strengthening resilience for climate action by building the capacity of communities and ecosystems to withstand and adapt to the impacts of climate change, through collaborative efforts across sectors and levels of government, focusing on adaptation and mitigation measures.

Areas of focus

Ecological sustainability

Biodiversity and conservation
Land Use
Climate Smart agriculture, forestry and other land use related activities that link food security, environmental sustainability, local climate adaptation needs and socioeconomic development into a coherent package.
Climate Justice
Mitigation and adaptation

Youth foundation

Education
Leadership and governance
Mentorship and coaching

Humanitarian and psychosocial support

Physical , spiritual and mental wellness
Empowerment

Values:

Engage and Empower: We build a culture of trust, collaboration, and ownership, as we foster innovation, creativity and give members a sense of autonomy.

Cultural Pride: We appreciate, respect, and celebrate our cultural heritage and identity to build positive feelings of the people towards the traditions, values, and history, fostering a sense of belonging in the community.

Harmony in diversity –. We believe in unity and the overall cohesiveness of communities. Inclusion of each into the overall as they harmoniously relate to the other. This drives progress and prosperity fostering intellectual development, stimulated growth and enhanced spirit of entrepreneurship.

Excellence: We are committed to deliver higher than expected, going an extra mile, being precise, and part of the solution, developing a can-do attitude, making effort to stand out and making a mark.

Hope– A motivating inner force that keeps us going, it encourages us to not “look down but up”, because there is always a solution and way out promoting deep introspection to find the best possible response.

Where we work: Mbale, Tororo, Amolatar, Wakiso and indigenous peoples at threat of marginalization even extinction. (Batwa, Benet and the Karamojong pastoralists and the Ik)