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KISAAKYE CHILD EMPOWERMENT AND REHABILITATION ORGANIZATION in Uganda

Grace For The Vulnerable

Kisaakye Child Empowerment and Rehabilitation Organization (KICERO) is a registered community-based organization that focuses on improving the quality of life for vulnerable children, especially those with multiple disabilities, in the Kayunga district.

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MEET THE FOUNDERS

Jede Moses Ismail,
Yawe Emmanuel Wangwe
and Wasswa Mawazi

The organization started in December 2011 following a survey conducted by volunteers working with Youth With A Mission Uganda, a Christian international non-government organization based in Jinja. Their survey indicated that many children with disabilities were either not being catered to or receiving insufficient services. It also revealed that most of these children were being locked in houses during work hours, resulting in irregular or insufficient meals. This led to severe malnourishment and increased susceptibility to infections and secondary deformities among children with multiple disabilities. Most of these vulnerable children come from financially unstable families that rely on very small-scale farming for food. This situation called for collective community awareness and intervention regarding disability and disabling conditions. And thus was born Kisaakye Child Empowerment and Rehabilitation Organization.They seek to provide therapy services, medication, nutritional training, and other disability-related services.

Our Calling and Journey

Building Hope In Uganda

In 2007, Melanie Olorenshaw first visited Uganda to train local health workers in caring for children with special needs. There, she met Charles, Mawazi, Emma, and Moses, and was deeply moved by their program’s impact. Returning in 2008 for further training, Melanie saw the urgent need for funding and began annual fundraisers through her company, Brilliant Beginnings, back in Calgary. As Kisaakye Rehabilitation started in 2012, Melanie realized more sustainable funding was needed beyond annual events. In June 2013, she and her husband Brad organized supporters to adopt a partnership model, where committed individuals would provide consistent annual support. This approach aimed to empower Ugandan staff to directly serve families. Kisaakye advocates for equal volunteer opportunities regardless of geography, race, sex, or marital status, ensuring funds directly benefit local communities rather than North American agencies.

VISION

"Care For the Vulnerable"

A fully accepted, included and well cared for community of vulnerable children and youth, with disabilities in Uganda.

MISSION

"Support for Children and Youth"

To enhance the good health, social, and economic welfare of vulnerable youth and children, especially those with disabilities, through the provision of necessary medical care and psychosocial support.

Children and persons with disabilities being supported

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Outreach clinics in the area of Kayonza

Upcoming Projects

Making a Difference

The Ministry minimizes challenges for children with disabilities and families through CATP activities.
CATP educates the public on disabilities, dispelling local beliefs of disability as a curse or witchcraft.
Focus on epilepsy management and stigma during outreach clinics and awareness meetings.
KICERO provides free epilepsy medication, therapy, adaptive appliances, and surgical referrals.
Addresses malnutrition with nutritional supplements and training for parents and caretakers.
Supports education, including sign language training, and integrates children into Mt Zion school.
Shares gospel and disability knowledge, emphasizing human dignity regardless of appearance.
Currently supports over 420 children and persons with disabilities in central Uganda.
Operates outreach and mini clinics, promoting family reunion, reduced mortality, and inclusion.
Plans “Skill the Youth” project to teach life skills like carpentry and tailoring, depending on funding availability.

Contact Info

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