Education Access
Scholarships, mentorship, and safe learning spaces ensure every child can dream bigger.
Pearl Foundation
Creating lasting impact across Uganda through education, health, and opportunity.
We partner with communities to deliver holistic programs that empower women, youth, and vulnerable families to thrive.
Your generosity powers:
- 1Scholarships that keep girls in school and unlock lifelong opportunity.
- 2Community health outreaches bringing lifesaving care to rural families.
- 3Skills training that helps young entrepreneurs launch sustainable livelihoods.
Our mission
We are a women-led NGO championing access to quality education, responsive healthcare, and economic resilience. Every project is co-designed with the communities we serve, ensuring culturally grounded solutions that last.
Education & mentorship
Scholarships, STEM camps, and mentorship networks that keep learners inspired.
Community health
Mobile clinics, maternal health support, and nutrition education for whole families.
Livelihoods
Skills development, savings groups, and seed capital for resilient enterprises.
Advocacy
Grassroots voices elevated through research, storytelling, and policy engagement.
Impact at a glance
Together with partners and donors, we invest resources where they create the most meaningful change.
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What we do
Strategic pillars that power transformation
Each program responds to the lived realities of the communities we champion.
Health & Wellness
Mobile clinics, reproductive health education, and nutrition support for families.
Livelihoods
Vocational training, agribusiness coaching, and savings groups boost household income.
Advocacy & Voice
Community storytellers and research inform policies that protect vulnerable groups.
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Our people
Meet the team guiding our mission
Passionate professionals and volunteers committed to community-led change.
Innocent Luther Kater
Chief Executive Director
Innocent Luther Kater is a visionary leader with a strong background in law and governance. His legal training informs strategic decision‑making and …
Jairus Mwesigwa
Managing Director, Pearl Foundation
A committed development practitioner with a social sciences background and broad experience in administration, psychosocial support, and organizational management. Leads initiatives that …
Sheilla Ninsiima
Secretary General, Pearl Foundation for Human Rights & Development Initiative
BSc Fashion Design & Technology (NIILM University, India). Completed research on value addition to fruits via winemaking; finalizing research on life jackets …
Natabi Meble
Education Officer & Brand Ambassador
Dedicated to promoting education and community development. Drives initiatives for quality and accessible education, supports orphans and vulnerable learners, and advocates maritime …
Mugagga Jude
Public Relations / Workers Advocacy Partner
Human rights advocate and experienced media personality with a background in PR and international conflict resolution. Leads PR and worker advocacy at …
John Ssenkumba
Board Member & Chair, Disciplinary Committee
Researcher, trainer, and consultant; joined Pearl Renaissance Fund in 2021 as Goodwill Ambassador & Advisor. Drafts technical proposals and key policy documents; …
Habib Namayo
PR & Marketing Lead
Founding team member who has served in mobilization, operations, and logistics roles. Passionate footballer and event organizer; a resourceful doer whose institutional …
Nabukeera Sumaiya
Loans Officer & Field Officer
Holds a Bachelor of Business Administration. Loans officer for Pearl Renaissance Fund and foundation; also serves as field officer. Passionate about productive …
Natabi Meble (Brand Ambassador)
Brand Ambassador
Represents Pearl Foundation & Human Rights Initiatives Uganda with strong community engagement; promotes maritime safety, and sensitizes communities on why and how …
Habib Namayo (PR & Marketing)
Public Relations & Marketing
Public relations pivot and pillar; continues to support brand growth and external relations through action‑oriented leadership.
Nakkazi Joyce
Head of Production & Procurement
BBA (Accounting), Metropolitan International University. Oversees life jacket production and procurement of raw materials; focused on quality and capacity to serve communities …
Voices from the community
What partners & beneficiaries say
Impact stories are on the way—check back for fresh testimonials from our partners.
Around the network
Stories from our partners
Pearl Foundation Library Campaign
PFHRID
UN Women highlights community-led education initiatives
UN Women
Ministry of Health launches new rural maternal health program
Ministry of Health Uganda
Global Giving feature: Empowering girls through STEM in East Africa
Global Giving
African Development Bank spotlights women-led agribusiness success
AfDB
Ready to transform communities with us?
Join an expanding network of champions standing with Pearl Foundation. Become a mentor, invest in our programs, or invite us to speak with your organization.