Emergency fund

Dear Donors,

Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to Mbarara Rise Foundation. Your support remains essential in helping us respond to the protection, wellbeing, and economic needs of vulnerable and marginalized communities in Southwest Uganda.

Over the recent months, we have continued providing emergency assistance to individuals facing threats, violence, family rejection, eviction, economic hardship, and barriers to accessing essential services. Our response has included safe accommodation, food assistance, psychosocial support, legal referrals, healthcare linkages, and relocation support for individuals whose safety has been at risk.

Alongside this emergency work, we have continued investing in sustainable livelihoods and economic empowerment. Through vocational skills initiatives, participants have received training in cake baking, tailoring and fashion design, and tiling and installation. These opportunities are helping individuals develop practical skills, explore income-generating activities, and work towards greater financial independence. We have also continued supporting financial literacy and community-based livelihood development.

We have further strengthened our psychosocial support work through the Safe Minds, Strong Communities initiative. This programme brings together rural community members to address stress, fear, isolation, and the emotional effects of ongoing discrimination and insecurity. Through facilitated discussions, peer support, and practical group activities, participants are building stronger support networks and developing ways to cope with difficult circumstances.

Despite these efforts, the operating environment remains challenging. Threats, intimidation, violence, stigma, and discrimination continue to affect the safety and wellbeing of many individuals. Economic instability, limited access to secure housing, and reduced funding opportunities have also increased pressure on our emergency response and community support programmes. In some cases, individuals have been forced to leave their homes and communities in search of safety.

Nevertheless, Mbarara Rise Foundation remains committed to providing immediate protection while strengthening long-term solutions. We continue working with local partners, service providers, and community networks to improve access to justice, healthcare, psychosocial support, vocational skills, and livelihood opportunities.

Your generosity makes this work possible. It enables us to stand alongside people during moments of crisis while helping them rebuild their lives with dignity, confidence, and hope.

Thank you for your continued trust, solidarity, and commitment to the communities we serve. We deeply value your partnership as we work towards safer, healthier, and more resilient communities in Southwest Uganda.

With appreciation,

Project Leader