About Us
Building homes, communities, and hope across Uganda since 1982.
Who we are
Habitat for Humanity Uganda (HFHU) is a locally registered, ecumenical Christian NGO affiliated with Habitat for Humanity International. Since 1982, we have worked to eliminate poverty housing in Uganda so that everyone has a safe, decent place to call home.
Together with families, volunteers, communities, government and private sector partners, HFHU has built, rehabilitated or improved more than 40,000 houses, providing simple and affordable shelter to over 240,000 families, supported more than 6,000 youth to acquire vocational skills, and improved access to clean water, hygiene and sanitation for over 1.5 million people.
What We Stand For
Six pillars of our work to ensure every family has a safe, decent place to call home.
Decent & affordable housing
New construction, repairs and home improvements for families who would otherwise not afford a safe home.
Water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH)
Rainwater harvesting, household sanitation facilities and hygiene promotion.
Secure land tenure & property rights
Legal support, land rights awareness and will writing for vulnerable households.
Housing disaster risk reduction
Helping communities prepare for, withstand and recover from floods, landslides and other shocks.
Advocacy & partnerships
Working with government, NGOs, churches and the private sector to influence housing and land policies.
Livelihood & vocational skills
Training in masonry, carpentry and tailoring so families can earn sustainable incomes.
Our History
Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976 as a Christian housing movement and has since grown into a global nonprofit working in more than 70 countries. Habitat for Humanity Uganda was established in 1982 as part of this movement and has spent over four decades partnering with Ugandan families and communities to build and repair homes, promote secure land tenure and advocate for just housing policies.
Vision
A Uganda where everyone has a decent place to live and thrive.
Mission
Seeking to put God's love into action by building homes, communities and hope.
Our Values
Humility
We are committed to acting with integrity and transparency, taking responsibility for our actions and decisions, and being accountable to our stakeholders.
Courage
We embrace challenges with bravery, resilience, and a commitment to finding innovative solutions to complex problems.
Accountability
We strive to learn and grow from every experience, demonstrating humility and a willingness to admit mistakes and make amends.
Our Work in Action
