We promote free access to healthcare. 'Making a Difference in Uganda' (MDU) implements this on the ground by visiting communities to provide necessary medical support:

• Treatment of illnesses, infections, and wound care
• HIV prevention - raising awareness, antidiscrimination, and destigmatization
• Malaria tests, treatment, and prevention, distribution of mosquito nets
• Distribution of Mama Kits - a medical supply kit to ensure safe childbirth
• Distribution of menstrual hygiene items - reusable pad sets to address 'period poverty'
• Deworming, health, hygiene, and nutrition counseling.

You can support by providing:

• Medications
• Medical and hygiene products

Diverse reasons such as poverty, the loss of parents, and abuse lead children to run away from home. On the streets of Kampala, they face malnutrition, diseases, sleep deprivation, violence, and abuse.

'Making a Difference in Uganda' (MDU) has developed a program and created a safe space for children and youth. Workshops on important topics (drug use, health, hygiene, general education), basic medical care, empowerment through play and sports, and the provision of a regular meal are part of the program.

The goal is to provide children and youth with support and guidance in their decision-making process to move away from the streets. Eventually, the program aims to reunite them with their relatives (if available) and provide them with an education.

You can support by providing:

• Meals
• Opportunities for education - sponsorship
• Apprenticeships - sponsorship"

There is only one thing more expensive than education, and that is no education."

In line with this quote by J.F. Kennedy, we aim to support "Making a Difference in Uganda" (MDU) in collaboration with Queen Mary Kindergarten and Junior School. "Empowerment through education" - we seek to provide access to education for all children.

The school is located in Mutungo, just a 5-minute walk from the organization's base.

You can support by providing:

• Provision of educational materials
• Sponsorships for children - equal opportunities

Women still face many obstacles that make living self-determined lives difficult. Therefore, we aim to promote women in social as well as economic fields and thereby strengthen their self-confidence.

To implement this, there is a partnership with "LOVE ALIVE UGANDA" (LAU), a registered local NGO. The mission of LAU is: "Care, love, and support for impoverished communities and Mother Nature in Uganda."

The focus is on improving the quality of life and living situation of women. We support a training program for women to become tailors, hairdressers, and pastry chefs, with the goal of enabling women to lead independent or self-determined lives. Additionally, there are empowerment workshops on topics such as women's rights, gender roles, education on HIV, sexual health, and family planning.

You can support by providing:

• Vocational training and skill development initiatives
• English classes
• Purchase of teaching materials and supplies

I was inspired to establish the association 'Neetiwaaka - Network for Uganda' after my three-month stay in Rwanda and Uganda, where I worked with the aid organization 'Making a Difference in Uganda' (MDU). During my work with the local people, I felt 'UBUNTU' – which means 'connectedness.' How can I better express this than by assisting in the sustainable support of local organizations?

I am involved with Neetiwaaka to give people a chance to lead a self-determined and confident life through education and adequate medical care.

Knowing that things like water and medications, which we take for granted here in Austria, are not such everyday realities in Uganda, I am delighted to be able to contribute through Neetiwaaka to improving the situation.

My name is Nabuule Sharon, I am an enrolled nurse working with „Making a Difference in Uganda“ commonly known as MDU.
The time I am spending with MDU is one of my greatest moments in life. The smile I am impacting on everyone, especially the underprivileged children, melts my heart, and I can definitely do my best to see them smile.

Our partner organization in Uganda, "Making a Difference in Uganda" (MDU), is a non-profit organization that conducts a variety of volunteer programs in and around Kampala. MDU collaborates with small, local organizations to ensure the integrity of projects and maximize positive impact. The goal is to improve the health, education, and well-being of the local people.

Founder and CEO Beth Haley

MDU was founded in 2017 by Beth Haley, CEO, after she traveled to Uganda as a volunteer and fell in love with the country, its people, and its culture. She encountered individuals and organizations with a strong focus and commitment to making their projects sustainable in the long term. Support for local organizations is provided through donations, sponsorship, and the recruitment of volunteers. Beth aims to give people the opportunity to experience how special it is to use their skills and experiences to support local communities.

If you want to learn more, visit the website:

https://www.makingadifferenceinuganda.org