OUR MISSION
To protect, heal, empower, and support vulnerable children and youth through music, life skills, and education.
OUR VISION
To be a leading organization in transforming the lives
of Uganda’s new generations.
Programs Supported by Your Donations
Housing
We provide safe and secure housing for vulnerable children at our homes in Kampala and Kalangala, and our school in Bombo.
Food
M-LISADA feeds about 200 resident and non-resident children daily. We strive to grow our own food at our homes and school, promote community gardens, and teach farming on our farmland in Bombo. Since the cost of food has increased dramatically in these uncertain times, we need help to ensure that our children get the healthy meals they need to grow.
Education
We educate our children at schools in Kampala and at our own Passion Primary School in Bombo. M-LISADA also works with a network of organizations and professionals to teach our children life skills that will sustain them. We raise funds through our musical performances, solicit local and international sponsors, receive grants, and reach out to donors to cover school fees. But the quality education that we provide is not inexpensive. It is our mission to educate all of our children, and we are in urgent need of educational sponsorship. See SPONSORSHIP for more information.
Medical Care
M-LISADA has a well-equipped sick room and a nurse on staff. But since so many of our children have suffered trauma, we also have a strong psycho-social department. We are always in need of funds and medicine from our partners and sponsors.
Rehabilitation and Reunification
Once a child has been rehabilitated, the complex process of reunification begins for children who want to return home. Social workers visit the home and counsel the family and the community. When all parties sanction the child’s return, M-LISADA takes him or her home.
Community Empowerment
Our Community Empowerment program is designed to expand M-LISADA’s reach and influence in the underserved communities of Katwe slum and Kalangala. Our far-reaching program identifies and works with matters that influence change and quality of life. These issues include self-help groups, building community resilience, food security, conservation agriculture, health, children’s rights, child protection, parenting and environmental education.
Music
Music created M-LISADA and is the heart of everything we have become. Music empowers and transforms children and M-LISADA’s Music to the Rescue program has been impactful in changing the lives of hundreds of children. Many of our children have advanced in the field of music as well as in other professions. Our current music program encompasses brass music, cultural music, acrobatics, cultural dance, and other dance forms. See MUSIC for more information.
You provide the impact and constancy for M-LISADA to create our forward-thinking projects and keep them going. There is no M-LISADA without you. Please DONATE.