My Story – Nansereko Shanita
"I was fortunate to be in the right place at the right time. Otherwise, I might have become just another statistic." Shanita shares her journey from Kimombasa to advocating for the girl child.
Community-led in Bwaise, Kampala, since 2023
Changing the story from within.
Empowering Uganda's youth and communities to thrive through mental health awareness, clean water, quality health, climate resilience and education.
Mission statement
A Uganda where every young person thrives
At Obuyisi bw'Omu Initiative, we envision a Uganda where every young person thrives—with mental health support, clean water, community-led climate action, and girls empowered to complete school and lead change.
That future isn't yet a reality
Many face mental health stigma, polluted water, climate shocks, and barriers keeping girls from education. These issues are connected and demand united action.
A community-first approach
We ignite local leadership among youth, leaders, and volunteers to break stigma, protect the environment, and expand access to education and wellness.
Read our storyOur Vision
Holistic wellbeing for all children and the community.
Our Mission
To reach and empower disadvantaged children and families by providing education support, mental health awareness, sanitation advocacy and climate action for sustainable development.
Our Core Values
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Dynamism
- Equity
What we do
Four connected causes, one community
Concretely, we facilitate youth-led mental health conversations, mobilize villages to protect water sources, equip communities for lasting climate action, and support girls to stay in school.
Kyogere Campaign
Mental Health Awareness
Our Kyogere ("Say It Out") campaign uses storytelling, safe spaces and counselling to break the stigma around mental health.
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SITUKA! Bulamu Bwetulongoosa Drive
Water, Sanitation & Health (W.A.S.H)
Protecting clean water sources, promoting good hygiene and proper waste management in urban communities like Bwaise.
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Green Eco-Lab
Climate Resilience
Climate clubs and a 5-month Green Eco-Lab that equip schools and communities with practical skills for sustainable living.
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Flow with Dignity Campaign
Quality Education
Menstrual health kits, scholastic materials, vocational training and digital literacy so every child can learn with dignity.
Learn moreOur objectives
“Bridging Gaps, Developing Communities”
Our motto drives us to connect communities with vital resources. By bridging gaps in mental health, climate resilience, clean water, sanitation, and education, we empower communities to overcome challenges and build a brighter, sustainable future.
- Promote mental health awareness and support.
- Improve education access for disadvantaged children, empowering them to help others and embrace voluntarism.
- Equip youth with vocational and life skills for self-sustainability.
- Address climate change through education and action.
- Educate children on their rights, responsibilities, and health.
Empowerment in action
Equip 600 children with hope
We're raising $20,000 to give 600 children in Bwaise, from nursery to secondary school, the scholastic materials and hygiene essentials they need for the second and third school terms of 2026.
- Goal
- $20,000
- Children
- 600
- $50 gives
- one child everything to return to school
Our stories
Change, told by the people living it
Mike and Ronald: A Story of Resilience and Hope through Farming
From sleeping by the roadside in Kampala to growing maize and rice in Luwero, two brothers show what young people can do with the right support.
Life on the Sidelines
After losing his mum, one young man fell into anxiety and depression without a name for it. A community session changed that: "We are all going through something—don't hesitate to reach out for help."
Join us in making a lasting difference
Together, we've helped young people speak openly about mental health, communities restore water sources, schools lead on climate, and girls become leaders. This is only the beginning.
