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JENGA works on many projects within Uganda from Children, Community Women’s Groups, Education, Health programmes and many more. Learn more about all of the projects we contribute to.
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We hope it’s true that “you are the company you keep” as we couldn’t be surrounded by better people. We are honoured to work alongside so many amazing organisations both near and far.
Learn MoreJENGA Community Development Outreach is a Christian non-profit charity based in Uganda, East Africa. (JENGA is a Swahili word meaning “Build”). We’re a longstanding, locally trusted organisation made up of national employees and international volunteers working together to make a difference.
JENGA provides the basic essentials of life to the most vulnerable and needy people of Eastern Uganda. Through diverse and sustainable development projects we are equipping Ugandans to meet the needs of their neighbours and change their communities forever.
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🎙️ If you ever wanted evidence that God has a sense of humour, have a listen to this!
Our very own co-founder, Mr Robby Keen, had the great honour of being interviewed by one of the UK’s leading spiritual podcasters, the legendary Simon Guillebaud.
We hope you are encouraged and inspired by what you hear! 🧡
🎧 Listen here:
- Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/4gZYomk
- Spotify: bit.ly/46QUDeg
🎦Watch this episode on YouTube: youtu.be/D9sEDAn9Qr0
It’s always bittersweet to say goodbye to valued members of the JENGA team, and today we want to celebrate two wonderful women who are moving into new chapters.
🌱 Lydia Nabalayo (photos 1&2)
Lydia has been part of our early childhood development project, Bright Beginnings, for the past six years. Alongside her colleagues, she has faithfully travelled to Government primary schools across the region, training early years teachers in phonics.
Lydia has been such a steadfast and reliable member of the team, and we will certainly miss her fun and hardworking nature. But we’re also excited for her as she moves into a full-time teaching position at a newly built secondary school in a neighbouring district. This is an exciting new chapter as Lydia will now be working in the area she originally trained for! 🧡
🌸 Mary Apolot (photo 3)
Mary has been a hardworking and faithful member of the team at LOVED Children’s Centre. One of the original members of the team, she has served selflessly for the past eight years. Mary is known for her kindness, care and selfless love, and that is exactly what she has shown to the children she has cared for at the centre and in her community.
Having previously struggled with addiction, Mary is now a passionate advocate for sobriety in Namatala. As she retires after many years of service, we’re so thankful for all she has given to the children and community around her. Her retirement gift has enabled her to open a small shop, where she continues to serve her community by providing affordable food🧡
We’re so grateful for the years of service Lydia and Mary have given to JENGA and the communities they have served. We wish them both every blessing as they begin these new chapters! ✨
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JENGA is continuing to grow beyond the immediate region of Mbale City, with Namisindwa being one of the areas we are now working in.
Just last week, JENGA, in partnership with Cosmos Alliance held a mental health awareness training to raise awareness of mental health challenges in the district and strengthen the mental health referral system. 🧡
The training brought together the District Health Officer, cultural and religious leaders, medical professionals and Village Health Teams.
Together, they explored understanding mental health challenges, identifying resource gaps, strengthening referral pathways, reducing stigma and raising awareness within the community.
We’re so thankful for the opportunity to work alongside local leaders and professionals to help strengthen support for mental health across Namisindwa 🧡
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