Community-led change in rural Uganda

Working alongside communities in southwest Uganda to help children stay in school, women build independent incomes, and families create healthier futures.

Who we are

Kashare Interactive Community Support works with rural communities in Kashare, South West Uganda to improve education, livelihoods, health and access to basic resources.

Since 2009, KICS has remained a committed presence, supporting practical areas of daily life from literacy and school support to small business loans, agriculture, water and sanitation.

The work is rooted in local priorities and shaped by what communities need to build stronger and more secure futures.

Areas of focus

Kanaama’s programmes focus on four connected areas that help strengthen communities and create opportunities for long-term wellbeing.

Education

Helping children access primary education through school support and meals. Improving the quality of education through teacher training. Improving girls’ attendance through menstrual health education.

Women's empowerment

Supporting women through literacy education, business skills training, and access to small loans that help build financial security, confidence, and greater independence within their communities.

Sustainable livelihoods

Working alongside women farmers, setting up savings and loans groups, and supporting local businesses to strengthen income opportunities and improve long-term resilience.

loans distributed to support small businesses and family income

2000 +

women received literacy training to empower them in their families, communities and the economy

500 +

girls provided with menstrual health education and period kits

500

vulnerable children registered and supported at primary school since 2013

150

Our mission

Kanaama believes lasting change happens when communities lead the way. Our work in Kashare is built on listening, partnership, and long-term support that responds to real local priorities.

Listen

We work closely with local communities to understand the challenges families face and support solutions shaped by lived experience and day-to-day realities.

Partner

Kanaama’s programmes are delivered through long-standing collaboration between a volunteer-led UK charity team and an experienced local team in Uganda.

Support

We focus on practical support that builds long-term resilience, from education and literacy programmes to savings and loan groups, farming initiatives, and small businesses.