About Us
Creating a Brighter Future
The Dream Heart Foundation (DHEF-Uganda) is a non-profit, community-based organisation (CBO) that is dedicated to enhancing the livelihoods of disadvantaged and marginalised communities.
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Established in 2019, DHEF-Uganda gained official recognition as a registered charity by the city of Masaka in 2021. Since its conception, the organisation's primary objective is to improve the wellbeing of underprivileged families and their children by promoting community development, education, healthcare and agriculture. DHEF-Uganda is an active member of the Masaka City NGO Forum (MACINGOF), a platform of collaboration to further the potential of DHEF-Uganda, other non-profits and the city of Masaka in advancing societal well-being. Our commitment to this cause is unwavering as demonstrated through the dedication of our volunteers, staff and partners. Through our collective efforts, we strive to bring positive change to those in need within our community.
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Our multi-dimensional approach focuses on fostering socio-economic transformation by equipping communities with access to education, seminars on sexual and reproductive health, enhancement of local infrastructure and guidance counselling.
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Our projects and activities ensure that disadvantaged groups become empowered, to achieve their full potential generating significant impact that will be beneficial for current and future generations.
Our Background
The Dream Heart Foundation dates back to 2019 when a group of students from Kampala University conducted a comprehensive community survey in Masaka. Their findings presented numerous challenges faced by the local population, including inadequate community support systems, lack of education for orphaned and vulnerable children, and high youth unemployment.
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Motivated by the need for change, these students decided to establish a community organisation to address these pressing issues. The initial project operations commenced in the village of Kimaanya, focusing on supplying scholastic materials to vulnerable children, engaging in community outreach, providing counselling and guidance, distributing sanitary pads to adolescent girls, and teaching them how to produce them.
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Over time, the organisation's impact grew, attracting over 30 members and 20 volunteers by 2020. Responding to administrative recommendations after the organisation's registration in 2021, the organisation transitioned from Dream Kings Foundation to Dream Heart Foundation due to name similarities. This name change was officially acknowledged, and in July 2022, the organisation was incorporated as a company limited by guarantee, reaffirming its non-profit status.
Our Ambition
Our vision and mission are omnipresent in our programmes and activities and are the core of the Dream Heart Foundation.
Vision
To become the leading organisation in transforming lives and dreams of less-privileged people in the community.
Mission
To provide assistance to less privileged children and families, restore hope and advocate for community transformation.
Our Objectives
Our Partners
The Dream Heart Foundation thrives on collaboration. Our partnerships are vital to achieve our vision, mission, objectives and sustainable development goals.
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Masaka City NGO Forum
A non-governmental organisation in Masaka City, Uganda, founded in April 2021 with 160 member organizations. It collaborates with various stakeholders to advocate for human rights, gender equality, health, child protection, and community well-being. MACINGOF's key focus areas include health, education, social justice, human rights, and economic empowerment.
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WINA Uganda
Established in 2014, Women in Action (WINA) is a registered community-based organisation with a focus on addressing poverty and reproductive health challenges faced by women and girls. Created by concerned young individuals, WINA also aims to combat increasing HIV infections among adolescent girls and young women, and to end harmful cultural practices like child marriages in Kayunga district and across Uganda. The organization operates as a non-political, non-religious, and non-profit entity.
Vision of Hope Uganda
A Community Based Organization (CBO) located in Masaka district, Uganda. Founded in April 2018, the organisation aims to uplift vulnerable children and families in various aspects of life. They provide support in education, livelihood skills, healthcare, and emotional well-being, with a spiritual component, reaching more than 2000 children and 40 vulnerable families through projects like Hope Skills, Hens of Hope, and Goats of Hope.
White Angels Single Mothers Association
White Angels (WAKISIMA) is a local, female-led group dedicated to assisting single mothers in the Kirumba community in Masaka. A key partner to DHEF-Uganda during the COVID-19 pandemic in providing relief to food insecurities of single-parent households.
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The AFRIpads Foundation
Established in 2010 dedicated to tackling menstrual difficulties among women in Sub-Saharan Africa. By manufacturing reusable sanitary pads, AFRIpads has grown to be a global leader in addressing menstrual health challenges over the past 10 years. The core mission of the AFRIpads Foundation is to empower women and girls by supplying locally made, reusable sanitary pads, contributing to the advancement of menstrual health and hygiene.
Kampala University
Kampala University is dedicated to provide comprehensive education that empowers leaders with global business skills, while striving to be a prominent choice for academic excellence and research. The institution's objectives include offering relevant programmes, conducting impactful research, fostering a holistic learning environment, excelling in Science, Technology, and Management, providing holistic education, aiding disadvantaged students, promoting self-appreciation and ethics, bridging the employability gap, and engaging with stakeholders for community betterment.