CURRENT PROJECTS
Plan One
Christian Church Planting Initiative in Oyam District
The Vishope Foundation’s Church Planting and Construction Initiative in Oyam District aims to establish 10 Born-Again Christian churches over the next three years. Each church serves as a beacon of faith, a center for community activities, and a catalyst for local development. Our completed projects in Aminomir Zone and Amwa Zone mark the beginning of this ambitious journey, with eight additional churches planned to extend our reach across the district.
Our mission goes beyond bricks and mortar. As a charity-oriented Organisation, we approach church planting with a strategic mindset—combining evangelism with practical solutions to address community needs. These churches are designed to be more than places of worship; they are hubs for education, health outreach, and vocational training, aligning with our broader goal of holistic empowerment.
Our Target is: UGX 413,850,000@Church
Initiative to Sanitary Napkin’s production skills in Rural Schools of Oyam District
At Vishope Foundation, we believe that every girl deserves the opportunity to pursue her dreams without the barriers imposed by poverty, stigma, or lack of access to basic necessities. In the rural communities of Oyam District, Northern Uganda, adolescent girls face a silent yet pervasive challenge: limited access to sanitary napkins during menstruation. This gap not only affects their health and dignity but also their education, often forcing them to miss school or drop out entirely. As a charity-oriented NGO committed to sustainable social impact, Vishope Foundation is proud to launch an initiative to supply sanitary napkins to school girls in Oyam District, combining innovative solutions with a scalable model to empower the next generation.
The Challenge: Period Poverty in Oyam District
Oyam District, nestled in Uganda’s northern region, is a vibrant rural community rich in culture but burdened by economic and infrastructural challenges. For many families here, daily survival takes precedence over what might be considered “luxuries” in more urbanized areas—sanitary napkins included. With limited disposable income, girls and women often resort to using makeshift solutions like old rags, torn old matrasses, or even maize husks during their menstrual cycles. These alternatives are not only unhygienic but also increase the risk of infections, undermining their health and well-being.
Our Mission: Bridging the Gap with Purpose
Vishope Foundation operates at the intersection of social good and business innovation. Our mission is to create lasting change by addressing systemic challenges with solutions that are scalable, cost-effective, and community-driven. In Oyam District, our Sanitary Napkins Supply Initiative aims to provide school girls with free, high-quality sanitary napkins while fostering awareness, dignity, and educational continuity. But this isn’t just about handouts—it’s about building a model that empowers communities, engages local stakeholders, and lays the groundwork for self-sufficiency.
Our target?
To reach 5,000 school girls across 20 rural schools in Oyam District within the first year, ensuring they have consistent access to sanitary napkins and the knowledge to manage their menstrual health. By doing so, we aim to reduce absenteeism, boost confidence, and unlock their potential to thrive academically and beyond.
Targeted Cost: UGX 450,000,000
Plan T
Women in Agriculture and Entrepreneurship Empowerment Program (WAE Program) Entrepreneurship
In Uganda, particularly Myene Sub-County, women and girls grapple with poverty (68% of households), gender inequality, and restricted access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Early marriage (35%), teenage pregnancy (23%), and gender-based violence (26.1%) limit their potential, worsened by cultural norms and poor infrastructure. The project aims to empower them by addressing inadequate agricultural training, land ownership barriers, poverty (over 60%), food insecurity, and weak market links, fostering their role in agriculture and economic growth.
The project aims to empower 4,000 women in Myene Sub-County, Oyam District, by March 2028, boosting economic independence through advanced farming and entrepreneurship. It targets training in modern agriculture, equipping them with business skills, providing inputs, setting up 5 demo farms, and linking 70% to profitable markets. And our overall goal is to empower 4,000 women with farming and business skills by 2028.
The WAE Program will deliver measurable outcomes that contribute to achieving the objectives:
1. Improved Agricultural Productivity: 80% of trained women will adopt modern farming techniques, increasing crop yields by at least 30% within three years.
2. Enhanced Entrepreneurial Capacity: 70% of participants will establish small-scale agricultural businesses, with at least 50% generating a minimum monthly income of UGX 200,000 by Year 3.
3. Resource Utilization: 5 fully operational demonstration farms will serve as learning centres, benefiting over 5,000 community members indirectly.
4. Market Access: 3500 women (70%) will secure consistent buyers for their produce, boosting household incomes and economic resilience.
5. Community Impact: Improved food security in 4000+ households and a 20% reduction in poverty levels among participants.
These results will contribute to sustainable livelihoods, gender equity, and economic development in Myene Sub-County.
Our Target: UGX 230,000,000
