About Us
History
Founded in 2015, we support vulnerable people living with Albinism
Caring for the Needy Children Uganda was born out of a deeply personal experience of loss and struggle. Our founder, Mr. Nkonge, lost his parents to HIV/AIDS at the tender age of 10. With no one to turn to, he navigated a difficult childhood, relying on the kindness of church members and well-wishers to survive.
After completing his university education, Mr. Nkonge dedicated himself to helping others facing similar hardships. Recognizing the need for a more organized approach, he established Caring for the Needy Children Uganda as a formal entity to streamline his support efforts.
What began in his modest two-room house, with donations from friends, classmates, and community members, soon evolved into a broader mission. He provided underprivileged children with essentials like scholastic materials, clothing, and shoes.
As the organization grew, its reach expanded beyond his local community to neighboring sub-counties and eventually entire districts. Mr. Nkonge later partnered with like-minded individuals to register Caring for the Needy Children Uganda as a Community-Based Organisation (CBO).
Together, they remain steadfast in their commitment to supporting vulnerable children across Uganda, offering them the care, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive.
In our mission to support vulnerable communities, we met Francis—an Albino child born with imperforate anus, a condition requiring urgent surgical intervention. We stepped in to facilitate his colostomy surgery and provided the necessary follow-up care.
This life-changing experience opened our eyes to the broader challenges faced by the Albino community. What began as one child’s story became a call to action.
Mr Nkonge Ronald (Founder & Executive Director)
The Executive Director leads the overall vision, strategy, and operations of the organization. He is responsible for establishing the organization’s mission, building partnerships, securing funding, and ensuring the successful implementation of programs that support individuals with albinism
Miss Nassuna Joan (Co-Founder & Programs and Outreach Director)
Miss Nassuna is primarily responsible for designing and overseeing programs and outreach initiatives aimed at empowering individuals with albinism. This includes education, health, advocacy, and community support services.
Miss Nassolo Deborah(Secretary)
She plays a vital role in supporting the administrative functions of our organization. This includes managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and arranging meetings. She is also responsible for handling phone calls, emails, and correspondence, as well as maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, files, and documents.
Mr Sekamanya Fred (Projects Coordinator)
Mr. Sekamana Fred is responsible for supporting project managers and teams to deliver projects efficiently. His responsibilities are diverse and critical to ensuring the success of projects.
Mr. Yusuf Matango (mobilizer)
Mr. Yusuf’s effective communication skills to engage diverse audiences has
played a vital role in raising awareness about the organization’s mission and services.