Kampala, Uganda  ·  Est. 2005

Giving back through life-changing experiences.

Caring Hands Uganda empowers women, widows, and single mothers to break the cycle of poverty through meaningful work, skills training, and community support.

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Women at Caring Hands Uganda
600+
Families reached in our first campaign
50+
Women trained in jewelry-making
20
Years serving Uganda
3
Countries united — Uganda, Finland & Canada
Caring Hands Uganda graduation ceremony
Mother and child supported by Caring Hands Uganda

Our Story

Started with a meal.
Grown into a movement.

In December 2005, Milla Happonen delivered food packages to 120 families — around 600 people — living in poverty in Kampala. That single act of generosity became the foundation of Caring Hands Uganda.

Registered as an NGO in 2008, the organisation trained over 50 women in recycled paper jewelry making, creating livelihoods from nothing. With support from USAID and Finland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2010–2016), the work grew into a full economic empowerment programme.

Today, Caring Hands Uganda works with women, widows, and youth across Kampala — equipping them with skills, confidence, and the opportunity to build independent futures.

Founded 2005  ·  Registered NGO 2008  ·  Kampala, Uganda
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What We Do

Three pillars. One mission.

Women empowerment

Women's Empowerment

Training and mentoring women, widows, and single mothers to gain skills, confidence, and economic independence through entrepreneurship and vocational programs.

Youth employment

Youth Employment

Equipping unemployed youth with practical business skills to access meaningful work and build sustainable livelihoods within their own communities.

Community relief

Community Relief

Delivering food, care, and support to families in crisis — because lasting empowerment begins with meeting people where they are, with dignity and compassion.

Caring Hands Uganda community meeting

Economic Livelihood Program

A better future through entrepreneurship.

From recycled paper jewelry to digital skills — our Economic Livelihood Program trains women and youth in practical, marketable skills that create real income and lasting independence.

Supported by partners in Finland and Canada, this program has transformed hundreds of lives since 2005.

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Our Partners

United across three countries.

Caring Hands operates through sister organisations in Finland and Canada, channeling donations and international support directly to programs on the ground in Uganda.

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Caring Hands Finland ry

Our founding partner. Fundraising permission RA/2022/322, valid from March 2022, granted by the Finnish Police Authority.

Phone: +358 10 206 0000
Email: info@caringhandsfinland.fi

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Caring Hands Society Canada

Our Canadian partner, accepting donations to support programs on the ground in Uganda.

Address: Suite 470 – 1090 Homer Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2W9

For donation inquiries, please contact us directly.

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Contact Us

Uganda Office

Plot 1175, Mutasa Rd, Bweyogerere
Wakiso District, P.O. Box 40007
Nakawa, Kampala, Uganda