A community-rooted foundation working for every girl's future
Buikwe Foundation is a grassroots non-profit based in Buikwe District, Uganda. We exist to empower girls and young women through education, skills training, and community support — helping them become self-reliant, confident individuals who transform their communities.
Our Mission
To empower girls and young women in Buikwe through education, skills training, and community support.
Our Vision
A society where every girl can complete her education and participate fully in socioeconomic development.
Our Core Values
Empowerment
We equip girls with skills, knowledge and confidence to take charge of their own futures.
Integrity
We act with honesty and transparency in every relationship and every donation entrusted to us.
Sustainability
We build programs and local capacity that keep creating impact long after we've moved on.
Community
We work with families, elders and local leaders, because lasting change is built together.
Our Leadership Team
Dedicated professionals driving our mission to empower girls and young women in Buikwe District
Ms Taani Mary
Founder & Executive Director
Taani Mary is the visionary behind our organization, leading with passion and dedication.
Mr Kalabika Stephen
Chairman
Stephen Kalabika brings extensive experience in community development and governance.
Mr Kiryowa Richard
Treasurer
Richard Kiryowa manages the organization's financial resources and ensures fiscal accountability.
Ms Nampima Gladys
Secretary
Gladys Nampima manages communications and administrative tasks with efficiency.
Programs Built Around Girls
Four pillars of support that carry a girl from the classroom to financial independence.
Skills Training
Tailoring, hairdressing, computer skills and handicrafts that open doors to income and independence.
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Empowerment Workshops
Financial literacy, life skills and health education that build confidence for everyday life.
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Mentorship
Pairing girls with successful women mentors who guide their academic and personal growth.
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Community Awareness
Rights awareness and dialogue that shift attitudes toward girls' education across Buikwe.
Read MoreOne training centre. Hundreds of futures rewritten.
Since opening our skills centre in Buikwe Town, girls who once saw no path beyond early marriage now run tailoring shops, salons and small businesses of their own — and are mentoring the next class behind them.
Programme completion rate
Now earning an income
Girl-led small businesses
Success Stories
Upcoming Events
Girls' Leadership Bootcamp
Buikwe Community Hall
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
A one-day bootcamp on leadership, confidence and public speaking for girls aged 14–19.
RegisterAnnual Fundraising Gala
Nile Hotel, Jinja Road
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
An evening of dinner, stories and giving to fund next year's skills-training scholarships.
RegisterSkills Graduation Day
Buikwe Training Centre
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Celebrating our newest cohort of tailoring, hairdressing and computer-skills graduates.
RegisterFrom the Field
Tailoring
Crafts
Community
Hairdressing
Empowerment
Weaving
Awareness
Dressmaking
Your Gift, Made Tangible
Every contribution, big or small, reaches a girl in Buikwe and changes her future.
Bank Transfer Details
Make a direct bank transfer to support our programs
Account Number
01250016219281
Buikwe Foundation | Registered NGO No. 701
School Supplies
Notebooks, pens and textbooks for one girl for a full term.
Tailoring Training
One week of hands-on tailoring instruction and materials.
School Fees
A full term of school fees so a girl can stay in class.
Business Startup Kit
Equipment and starter capital for a graduate's own small business.
Get Involved
Volunteer With Us
Mentor a girl, teach a skill, or support an event — tell us where you'd like to help.
Partner With Us
Corporates, schools, NGOs and government agencies — let's build something lasting together.
Testimonials
Frequently Asked
Let's Talk
Have a question about our programs, want to visit the centre, or just want to say hello? We'd love to hear from you.