Nsette Foundation Uganda is a legally registered non-profit organization in Uganda. Our registration number is 80020003867201. Nsette Foundation Uganda is non-denominational at the point of service provision and without political affiliations.
Nsette Foundation Uganda was founded in 2017 by Waiswa Cyprian and Balondemu Ivan, both social workers.
Ivan grew up as a vulnerable child himself. He would not have gotten where he is today without his late grandmother, Naigaga Janet. She cared for him, as well as many other orphanswhose parents died of HIV. She ensured they had food, clothing and other basic necessities. Very importantly, she also paid for their school fees, ensuring they had access to schooling, all while struggling to make ends meet for herself.
When Ivan excelled in his studies, he got an opportunity to move to Europe and build a life there. Instead, he chose to stay in Uganda, so that he could help orphans and vulnerable children the same way Janet helped him.
This inspired Ivan to create Nsette Foundation Uganda. Together with Cyprian, they aim to bring about Janet’s vision of a world where every child can fulllfill their potential.
This story, full of courage and self-determination, remains the driving force behind Nsette Foundation Uganda.
OUR GOAL
The focus of Nsette Foundation Uganda is on community development through the participation of its own people.
Our role is strengthening and empowering the communities, to enable them to perceive their own problems/needs, and to solve those issues through collective action, participation in planning, implementation of programmes and various projects.
Nsette Foundation Uganda envisions a society that will work together towards eradication of vulnerability, HIV, illiteracy, and fight the violation of children’s rights.
OUR OBJECTIVES
- To principally promote education, peace, and moral values in the communities of operation.
- To benefit the community and help the needy through seminars, workshops, projects and various development acitivities.
- To collaborate with existing local and international organizations, both profit and nonprofit, in order to improve the socio-economical situation of the communities of operation.
- To uplift the standards of life within the communities of operation, by means of awareness and assisting the development of critical infrastructure, such as schools, hospitals and other related medical facilities.
- To assist and work as agents of aid and relief, taking care of orphans and vulnerable children.
OUR TEAM
BALONDEMU IVAN
Executive DirectorBalondemu Ivan is the Executive Director and a Board Member of Nsette Foundation Uganda, He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration Kampala University.
He is the Eastern Region National Delegate to UYFA general assembly.
He was Manager of Jose Maria hotel (2017 ) he later joined PEFO as Accounts Assistant .
Balondemu is also Busoga Sub region coordinator - Uganda Youth football Association
Ivan loves kids. When love is the motivation, the impossible become the inevitable.
He is known for being a champion of “the world’s least and last”, and advocating for children born into poverty to give them the opportunity for better lives. This sense of moral justice has been engrained in Balondemu for as long as he can remember. Growing up, he accompanied his grandmother to the poorest parts of Butiki, Uganda, in order to serve others. At a young age, he realized the children he encountered were just like him, except they were born into different circumstances with fewer opportunities. Through this, he developed a great desire and commitment to empower those who had less, so that they could reach their potential and in turn be agents of positive change in their communities.
WAISWA CYPRIAN
TreasurerWaiswa Cyprian is the Treasurer, Head of Strategy and a Board Members of Nsette Foundation Uganda .
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass communication at Kampala International University. He worked as News Reporter of Voice of Busoga FM (2016) and later joined Uganda Broadcasting Corporation as a News reporter (2017), He also worked as Retention Executive Officer at Bright Solar Uganda .
Waiswa is a Co-founder of Nsette Foundation Uganda Foundation. Focused on both data-driven outcomes and on-the-ground program execution, Waiswa is working with Nsette Foundation Uganda in order to ensure every child can fullfill their potential in a safe and loving environment.
KYEBEWA JOAN
Head of Information Technology and InnovationKyebawa Joan is the Project Director of Nsette Foundation Uganda.
She holds a Bachelor's degree in Information and Communication technology at Mbarara University.
Joan has served with Nsette Foundation Uganda since 2018. She loves working with the talented and passionate staff, seeing children cared for by loving families, and witnessing the impact NGOs are making on their communities around the nation.
Joan is motivated by a deep commitment to improving the communities around her. Over the years, she has witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by her community, particularly due to high level of poverty. These experiences have fueled her passion to make a difference and contribute to positive change.
``Throughout my life, I have been committed to helping others and giving back to my community. Volunteering has been an essential aspect of my personal growth, as it has not only provided me with a sense of purpose, but has also allowed me to acquire valuable skills and knowledge.``
LANDER WUYTS
Project CoordinatorLander Wuyts is the Project Coordinator of Nsette Foundation Uganda.
He holds a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Electronics-IT at Thomas More in Belgium.
Lander became involved with Nsette Foundation Uganda in 2023.
Currently, he is working an IT job in Belgium. From here, he is also looking to gain more funding for Nsette Foundation Belgium.
Working with children has always been a passion of his, from youth camps to classrooms.
Being able to support those in need directly and substantially through Nsette Foundation Uganda means a lot.
Lander always wanted to be a positive force for change. A small piece contributing to a better world.
In Nsette Foundation Uganda, he sees the drive that will get us there.
Nakirya Midris
Head of ProgramsNakirya Midris has the desire to make a positive difference in the lives of the vulnerable communities and help them find ways to get the support they need. Through Nsette Foundation Uganda, she takes care of many children besides her own.
Babirye Tracy
Head of FundraisingBabirye Tracy brings extensive experience as an educator and advocate, having worked in a directive function across various schools in Uganda.