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HAF-Uganda

Hopelink Action Foundation (HAF Uganda) is a vibrant, non-profit, non-sectarian, and non-political community-based organization,registered in compliance with the National NGO Bureau of Uganda. Since our inception in 2019, we have been dedicated to implementing life changing projects that break the vicious cycles of poverty, distress, and dependency. We are a team of committed change-makers based in the heart of the communities we serve, with our headquarters in Gulu City, Northern Uganda. In 2025 alone, we reached over 36,474 individuals across eight districts and five refugee settlements, demonstrating our capacity to deliver integrated, evidence-based programming at scale.

Our Vision

A socio-economically empowered, healthy, educated and hopeful community living dignified lives.

Our Mission

To empower the disadvantaged, vulnerable, and marginalized groups and communities affected by adverse conditions in Uganda and beyond through the implementation of innovative, life-changing projects and programs.

Our Core Values

The HAF Uganda DNA

Our actions are guided by a set of unwavering principles:
Impact: We want to make it happen, make it stick, and make it tangible.
Integrity: We are transparent in our steps and choices. We own our mistakes and learn from them. We are accountable to those we serve and proactively partner with others to maximize our collective impact.
Culturally Sensitive: We recognize the influence of local culture and believe in community empowerment.
Creativity: We don’t mind how things are supposed to be done; we look for the way it could be done.

Geographic Coverage

HAF Uganda operates in 5 refugee settlements (Palabek, Kiryandongo, Rhino Camp, Kyangwali, Palorinya) and 9 districts (Gulu, Nwoya,Omoro, Lamwo, Kiryandongo, Obongi, Terego, Madiokolo, and Kikuube), supporting humanitarian and community development programs across Uganda.

Legal Status & Compliance

We are fully registered with: URSB (80020003753316) and the National NGO Bureau (INDR165615900NB; Permit Number: NDR0005900NB).

Our intervention Aligned with:

Our work directly supports:
i) Uganda’s Refugee Response Framework (RRF) & OPM/UNHCR guidelines
ii) SDGs (3, 4, 5, 8, and 13), focusing on well-being, quality education, gender equality, decent work, and climate action.
iii) Uganda’s NDPIV, by building human capital through MHPSS and education, fostering inclusive growth via agribusiness, and promoting refugee-host cohesion

Our Program Pillars

  • Mental Health Psychosocial Support: Biopsychosocial MHPSS intervention Model
  • Education & Child Protection Intervention: Blended EdTech + SEL programs, training teachers on SEL and technology-based learning
  • Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, SGBV & Reproductive Health Intervention: Culturally appropriate SGBV prevention and response.
  • Livelihood- Critical skilling Intervention for the youths and adolescent affected by conflict and other adversities
  • Climate crisis intervention: Tree planting, community sensitization, solar use in the community, energy saving stoves, recycling of waste for socioeconomic and environmental safety