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 homes, transforming the lives of over 240,000 people across Uganda.
Our Mission
Our mission is to put God's love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. In Uganda this means partnering with vulnerable families and communities to create safe, decent and affordable housing and stronger livelihoods.
What We Stand For
- 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 & resilience: 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 that favour low-income families.
- Livelihood & vocational skills: training in trades such as masonry, carpentry and tailoring so that families can earn sustainable incomes.
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.
Our Values
Partnership
We work with families, volunteers, and communities — building together toward lasting change.
Dignity
Every family deserves safe, decent housing and the chance to thrive.
Sustainability
Homes and communities that last for generations.