Activities
Friends of Bwindi supports individuals and communities in ways that aim to improve their future prospects, build their capacity and provide long term benefits.
Many capable, highly motivated local people in communities around Bwindi are already running extremely effective projects, but they are mainly locally funded and as the region is very poor the funding available is very limited. They often lack the resources to publicise their work and reach potential supporters whose contribution could transform their projects.
Friends of Bwindi do not run our own projects. We support projects planned and run by local people, working in partnership with organisations around Bwindi and sharing our time and resources to provide holistic, flexible support.
Our support is not restricted to raising funds. We aim to provide flexible ongoing practical & financial support focusing on a limited number of families and organisations and to work in close partnership in order to increase our knowledge and understanding of the communities we support.
We do this by:
- Grants & fund raising
- Help to make websites if required
- Publicise & promote partners work
- Practical support if required - eg administration, systems for monitoring and budgeting, computer support
- Find more resources and possible sources of support - eg useful free web services, grant funders
Project areas
We currently have three main project areas. Supporters can choose to donate to a specific fund if they wish.
Whether you donate to a particular fund or leave it to us to decide, 100% of your donation will directly support our beneficiaries in Uganda - maybe more than 100%!
Students & Families
Many talented students struggle to complete their primary and high school education and are unable to take up offers of college places. Our Students & Families fund helps students to get an education, giving them a chance to fulfil their potential and build a better future for their families and communities.
Stay Safe Children Foundation
Stay Safe Children Foundation (SSCF)is a volunteer-led community organisation supporting homeless street children, child-headed families, orphans, children with disabilities and other vulnerable young people & their families. More about our support of Stay Safe Children Foundation
Bwindi Community Hospital
The hospital provides health care to people over a wide rural area (as well as visitors, tourist industry personnel and refugees from DRC Congo) and has had a huge impact on health in the region since its humble beginnings in 2002, when it began as a clinic under a tree. Find out more ...
Achievements
Find out how your donations have been used to benefit families and communities in Uganda.
Students & Families
Many talented students struggle to complete their primary and high school education and are unable to take up offers of college places. Our Students & Families fund helps students to get an education, giving them a chance to fulfil their potential and build a better future for their families and communities. Find out how you can help.
Stay Safe Children Foundation
Stay Safe Children Foundation (SSCF)is a volunteer-led community organisation supporting homeless street children, child-headed families, orphans, children with disabilities and other vulnerable young people & their families. More about our support of Stay Safe Children Foundation
Bwindi Community Hospital
The hospital provides health care to people over a wide rural area (as well as visitors, tourist industry personnel and refugees from DRC Congo) and has had a huge impact on health in the region since its humble beginnings in 2002, when it began as a clinic under a tree. Find out more ...
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