Our work

See how community-led programmes are helping create long-term change across education, women’s empowerment, sustainable livelihoods, and clean water access in Kashare, southwest Uganda.

Through long-term partnership with local communities, Kanaama supports practical initiatives that strengthen wellbeing, opportunity, and resilience over time.

Stories of transformation

Across Kanaama’s programmes, practical support is helping children continue education, families improve their financial situation, and communities improve long-term wellbeing.

Every project is shaped through local partnership and designed to support sustainable progress over time. From literacy programmes and village savings groups to school meals and rainwater collection systems, these stories reflect the real experiences of the people behind the work.

By focusing on long-term relationships and community-led development, Kanaama aims to support solutions that continue creating impact beyond short-term intervention. The experiences shared by families, teachers, women’s groups, and local leaders help demonstrate how practical support can contribute to stronger and more resilient communities.

Your support makes this possible

Every donation helps support practical programmes shaped by local communities and delivered through long-term partnership in Uganda.

All projects and updates

Explore the latest stories, programme updates, and community projects.

Follow ongoing progress from Kanaama’s work in southwest Uganda and learn how long-term community partnership continues to support practical impact across schools, families, and local communities.

Ongoing
A group of children sat on the ground, smiling and eating breakfast
200
Children receiving breakfast each school day
June 2024
School Breakfast Programme
Providing daily nutritious breakfasts for schoolchildren in rural Uganda to improve attendance, concentration and overall wellbeing.

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Expanding
Children smiling around a table with papers in front of them
16
Primary schools involved
June 2026
Interactive English teacher training
Helping teachers deliver engaging English lessons so children across rural Kashare gain the language skills they need to succeed at school and beyond.

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Completed
A field of healthy bean plants
4
Farmer-led agribusiness groups established
July 2024
Farmer-Led Agribusiness Platforms
Farmer-led groups are helping smallholder farmers improve crop production, strengthen their farming knowledge and work together to build more sustainable livelihoods.

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Ongoing
Lady counting money
1,300+
Women supported
July 2026
Women’s Microcredit Programme
Providing small business loans, financial education and peer support to help women build sustainable livelihoods, strengthen their families and create lasting economic opportunities.

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Expanding
Lady counting money
720+
Women supported through literacy training
July 2023
Women’s Literacy, English & Business Skills Programme
Helping women gain literacy, English and business skills, creating greater confidence, stronger livelihoods and brighter futures for their families and communities.

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Ongoing
Classroom of students folding pads
560
Girls supported
March 2019
Girls’ Education & Menstrual Health Programme
Improving school attendance and confidence for adolescent girls in Uganda through menstrual health education and access to essential hygiene kits.

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