Vision
A community where every mother and child receives compassionate, dignified and skilled care — and where the wisdom of community health workers is honoured and sustained.
The Foundation
An institution built on a life of service.
The Aidah Kugonza Foundation preserves a legacy and advances community health in Kashangura Parish and beyond. This page sets out who we are, what we stand for, and how we are governed.
Mission
To preserve the legacy of Aidah Kugonza and continue her work through maternal and child health programmes, youth empowerment and community-owned health initiatives.
Values
Compassion. Integrity. Community. Excellence. Faith. Stewardship. We answer every knock — at every hour.
Objectives
What we set out to achieve.
- Preserve and document the life, work and methods of the late Aidah Kugonza.
- Strengthen maternal and child health services in Kashangura Parish.
- Recognise, train and equip traditional birth attendants.
- Mentor youth into nursing, midwifery and allied health careers.
- Establish community-owned infrastructure: palliative care home, ambulance, outreach.
- Build partnerships with government, NGOs, faith institutions and donors.
Governance
How we are structured.
Board of Trustees
An independent board provides oversight, safeguards the mission and approves strategy and budgets.
Family Stewards
Aidah's children serve as custodians of the legacy and sit on the Foundation council.
Advisory Council
Senior clinicians, community elders and partner representatives advise on programmes and ethics.
Leadership
Who leads the day-to-day work.
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Founder Steward
Name pending
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Executive Director
Name pending
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Programmes Lead
Name pending
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Community Liaison
Name pending
Leadership profiles will be published as appointments are confirmed.
Strategic Direction
Where we are going next.
2025–2026
Establish governance, complete documentation of Aidah's life, launch the Foundation publicly and formalise government engagement.
2026–2028
Operationalise the Community Ambulance and pilot the Health Outreach Programme across Kashangura and neighbouring parishes.
2028–2030
Break ground on the Community Palliative Care Home and establish the Legacy Preservation digital archive.
Downloads
Institutional documents.
Foundation Profile (one-pager)
Strategic Plan 2025–2030
Constitution & Governance Charter
Annual Report (forthcoming)
Downloadable documents are being finalised. In the meantime, please contact the Foundation directly to request institutional materials.