Ssamba Foundation and Kyampisi Backpackers Home empowering rural communities of Mukono district, Uganda. Ssamba Foundation is a registered non-profit community development organization founded by Isaac Ssamba (Rotarian) in Mukono, Uganda.
Operating in Mukono district, we manage a wide range of sustainable development and humanitarian projects since 2006. Ssamba Foundation provides long-term sustainable solutions to problems in rural Uganda which are mainly caused by poverty.
Ssamba Foundation is a hybrid social enterprise based in Uganda founded in 2006 by Rtn. Isaac Ssamba, dedicated to supporting community-led development through ethical volunteer programs. We partner with local communities, schools, clinics, and organizations to deliver meaningful and sustainable impact in education, health, agriculture, and water & sanitation.
To support community-led development through ethical volunteerism, local partnership, and sustainable programs in Uganda.
Community-Led: Every program is designed with local partners and community leaders, ensuring projects reflect real needs and priorities.
Ethical Volunteering: Volunteers support local staff without replacing them. We promote responsible and respectful volunteer behavior.
Transparency: We maintain clear communication about program fees, project goals, and impact reporting.
Safeguarding: We uphold strong child protection and ethical guidelines to protect all community members.
Sustainability: Our focus is on long-term solutions that build local capacity and resilience.
Our mission is to connect global volunteers with local needs in a way that respects community ownership, promotes dignity, and supports long-term progress. We believe that volunteering should be responsible, transparent, and locally driven, not a short-term solution or a substitute for local expertise.
We offer meaningful opportunities to volunteer in Uganda through impactful volunteer work, connecting local communities with global change makers seeking to volunteer abroad. Our diverse volunteer projects are part of a trusted Uganda Volunteer Program supporting education, healthcare, conservation, and community development.
