About Us

Who We Are

Our Organization

CHAD Foundation stands as a transformative force for Uganda's most vulnerable communities. Based in Banda, Kampala, and operating throughout Uganda with particular focus on Eastern Region, CHAD Foundation represents a comprehensive approach to community development that addresses the multifaceted challenges facing underserved populations.

Our foundation operates on the fundamental principle that sustainable development requires integrated solutions spanning health, economic empowerment, education, environmental stewardship, and human rights advocacy.

Official Name: CHAD Foundation

Registration: 80034873862842 (Limited by Guarantee - Non-Profit Organization)

Location: Banda, Kampala, Uganda

Executive Director: Kajoba Jamadah

Our Vision & Mission

Our Vision

Building Sustainable, Thriving & Inclusive Communities for All.

We envision a Uganda where every person, regardless of their circumstances, has the opportunity to live a healthy, dignified, and fulfilling life in harmony with their environment and community.

Our Mission

To empower vulnerable and marginalized populations through integrated development programs that promote health equity, economic self-sufficiency, educational advancement, environmental sustainability, and social justice creating pathways out of poverty and toward dignified, self-determined lives.

Our Core Values

These principles guide every aspect of our work and partnerships

Dignity

We recognize the inherent worth of every human being and work to ensure that all people can live with dignity and self-respect.

Equity

We are committed to addressing systemic inequalities and ensuring that the most vulnerable have access to opportunities and resources.

Accountability

We maintain the highest standards of transparency in our operations, finances, and impact measurement, answering to the communities we serve.

Sustainability

We design programs for long-term impact, building local capacity and systems that endure beyond our direct intervention.

Collaboration

We believe in the power of partnerships and work alongside communities, government, civil society, and the private sector to maximize our collective impact.

Innovation

We embrace creative solutions, evidence-based practices, and adaptive approaches to address evolving community needs.

Our Core Objectives

Five pillars driving our comprehensive approach to community development

Health and Wellbeing for All

To promote universal access to quality healthcare for underprivileged communities through essential health services, medical supplies, health education, public health awareness campaigns, and comprehensive public health and sanitation initiatives.

Economic Empowerment and Sustainable Livelihoods

To support economic development and equitable growth by promoting entrepreneurship, vocational skills training, financial inclusion through VSLAs and SACCOs, and empowering women, youth, and vulnerable groups toward self-sufficiency and poverty alleviation.

Education, Innovation, and Human Capital Development

To foster sustainable development through educational programs, scholarships, vocational training, research and development, knowledge and skills development, information technology, smart technology, and innovation that equip individuals for personal and community growth.

Environmental Sustainability and Climate Resilience

To promote environmental sustainability, conservation, and climate change resilience by advocating for eco-friendly practices, green energy solutions, and sustainable resource management that protect our planet for future generations.

Rights Advocacy, Governance, and Humanitarian Response

To advocate for the rights of vulnerable populations, social justice, fair treatment, democratic and accountable governance, and provide humanitarian aid including emergency relief, food security, and shelter to people affected by disasters, crises, and displacement.

The Uganda Context

Understanding why our work matters in Uganda's development landscape

Why Our Work Matters

Uganda's population stands at 45.9 million people, with one of the world's youngest populations. This demographic reality presents both opportunities and challenges for development.

83%

Learning Poverty

12%

Forest Cover

1.4M

Unemployed

189

Maternal Mortality per 100k

These statistics represent real people, families, and communities whose potential remains untapped, whose voices remain unheard, whose dignity demands recognition. CHAD Foundation's five flagship programs directly address these critical needs.

Explore Our Programs

Our Approach

How we work to create lasting impact

Community-Centered Development

Communities are active partners and primary decision-makers. We invest in participatory processes ensuring local ownership and sustainability.

Integrated Programming

Recognizing interconnected challenges, we design programs working synergistically combining interventions for holistic impact.

Evidence-Based Practice

Interventions are grounded in research and best practices. Robust monitoring and evaluation systems enable continuous learning and adaptive management.

Strategic Partnerships

We collaborate with government, civil society, private sector, academia, and international organizations leveraging complementary strengths.

Where We Work

Geographical Focus

CHAD Foundation is headquartered in Banda, Kampala, and operates primarily in Eastern Uganda, with particular concentration in Jinja and surrounding districts where needs are significant and our presence enables effective community engagement.

We maintain flexibility to expand to other regions based on needs assessment, partnership opportunities, and resource availability.

Site Selection Criteria

Communities with high vulnerability
Limited service access
Strong community structures receptive to partnership
Opportunities for meaningful impact at scale
Avoiding duplication of other organizations' efforts

CHAD Foundation Location in Eastern Uganda

Eastern Uganda Focus

Primary operations in Jinja and surrounding districts

Organizational Structure

Board of Trustees

Provides governance, strategic oversight, policy approval, and fiduciary responsibility. Comprises diverse expertise in development, healthcare, law, business, and community leadership.

Executive Director

Kajoba Jamadah provides executive leadership, manages operations, ensures program quality, oversees staff, and maintains external relations.

Program Directors

Lead each of the five flagship programs ensuring quality implementation and results achievement.

Field Teams

Community-based officers implementing programs, maintaining community relationships, and providing frontline services in Banda, Eastern Uganda, and beyond.

Finance and Administration

Ensures sound financial management, compliance, human resources, and operational systems.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

Tracks performance, documents impact, generates evidence, and facilitates organizational learning.

Contact Information

Care for Humanity And Development (CHAD) Foundation

Headquarters:
Banda, Kampala, Uganda

Executive Director:
Kajoba Jamadah

Telephone:
+256 702 678 478 | +256 782 178 478

Email:
info@chadug.org

Website:
www.chadug.org

Registration:
80034873862842 (URSB)

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