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.
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.
Our four 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.
Community resilience
Working alongside local communities to support practical solutions that improve wellbeing, strengthen local networks, and respond to priorities identified by families and community leaders.