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Peacebuilding
Dialogue, reconciliation and community initiatives that promote peaceful coexistence, strengthen relationships and help communities resolve conflicts without violence.
Uganda · Countrywide
Building inclusive opportunities, protection, skills and community resilience.
Ziggy Ninjaz Foundation walks with children, young people, women and girls, widows, elderly people, persons with disabilities and families who are too often overlooked — with care today and opportunity for tomorrow.
No one should be left behind.
Guiding principleWho we walk with
Development that includes everyone.
We support people regardless of gender, age, disability, background or economic situation. Dignity comes first. Participation comes next. Skills and livelihoods follow.
Children
Young people
Women and girls
Single mothers
Widows
Elderly people
Persons with disabilities
Orphans
Street-connected children
Vulnerable families
What we do
Practical support, humanitarian assistance and lasting development.
We work with vulnerable communities to provide practical support, humanitarian assistance and sustainable development projects that improve lives and create lasting impact.
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Women & Girls
Supporting women and girls through safety, education, leadership, livelihoods and access to opportunities that promote dignity, independence and wellbeing.
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Children & Youth
Education, mentorship, guidance and practical support helping children and young people build confidence, develop skills and create better pathways for their future.
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Skills & Livelihoods
Tailoring, baking, crafts, welding, carpentry, digital skills and small-enterprise support designed to help people develop sustainable sources of income.
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Disability Inclusion
Supporting people with disabilities through inclusion, accessibility, skills development and opportunities to participate fully in family, work and community life.
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Community Outreach
Providing food, clothing, scholastic materials and essential support while connecting vulnerable families, elderly people and persons with disabilities to available assistance.
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Qurban Slaughtering & Distribution
Facilitating Qurban sacrifices on behalf of donors and distributing fresh meat to orphans, widows, vulnerable families and communities in need during Eid.
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Ramadan Food Packs
Providing essential Ramadan food packages containing staple items to help vulnerable families meet their food needs throughout the holy month.
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Water Well Construction
Constructing and rehabilitating water wells to provide safe, reliable and sustainable access to clean water for communities, schools and places of worship.
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Masjid Construction & Renovation
Supporting the construction, renovation and improvement of masjids, creating spaces for worship, Islamic education, community gatherings and spiritual development.
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Aqeeqah Services
Facilitating Aqeeqah sacrifices on behalf of families, with meat distributed to relatives, neighbours and vulnerable members of the community according to the family's wishes.
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Iftar Feeding
Providing Iftar meals to fasting Muslims, particularly orphans, widows, students, low-income families and communities experiencing hardship during Ramadan.
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Orphan Support
Supporting vulnerable orphans with food, clothing, education, healthcare and other essential needs while creating opportunities for a safer and more secure future.
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Widow & Elderly Support
Providing food, clothing, household necessities and other forms of assistance to widows, elderly people and individuals who have limited means of support.
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Holy Books Distribution
Distributing holy books and religious educational materials to masjids, churches, schools, students and communities where access to religious learning resources is limited.
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Food & Essential Relief
Delivering food parcels, cooked meals and essential household supplies to families and individuals facing poverty, hunger or difficult circumstances.
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Education & Scholastic Support
Providing scholastic materials, educational assistance, mentorship and other support to children and students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Emergency Relief
Responding to urgent humanitarian needs by providing food, water, clothing and essential supplies to people and communities affected by emergencies.
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Wheelchair & Mobility Support
Helping people living with physical disabilities gain greater mobility and independence through wheelchairs and other practical forms of assistance.
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Community Development
Supporting sustainable projects that strengthen communities, improve living conditions, create opportunities and help vulnerable people build more secure futures.
How we work
Community-centred. Protection-focused. Dignity-based.
We start from local needs. People help name the problem and the solution. Safety from violence, abuse and neglect sits beside skills, savings and opportunity — so help moves toward independence, not dependency.
Founder & Executive Director
Ssenkungu Ivan Joseph
Known as Testimony Ziggy — musician, songwriter and community mobilizer. His childhood of orphanhood, street life and disability shaped a commitment to people who have no one speaking for them.
Read the storyVoice to the voiceless
Being a voice does not mean speaking over people. It means creating room for them to be heard.
Overlooked people deserve to be seen.
Unheard people deserve a voice.
Excluded people deserve opportunity.
Our journey
From the street to a registered foundation.
What began as community outreach has grown into a Uganda-registered nonprofit, with a clear vision for an inclusive community centre.
Grassroots beginnings
Outreach, food, clothing, music and encouragement for vulnerable people.
CBO registration
Formally registered as a community-based organization in Wakiso District.
NGO registration
Progressed to a Uganda-registered nonprofit organization.
A centre for everyone
A permanent inclusive community centre where people can learn, work and belong.
Safeguarding
Safety is not optional.
We seek to protect children, women, persons with disabilities, older people and other vulnerable community members from abuse, exploitation, violence and neglect — with confidential guidance and referral when specialised services are needed.
Partnerships
Local knowledge. Room for serious partners.
Government, NGOs, donors, schools, TVET institutions, faith leaders and businesses can collaborate on programmes, training, equipment and the future centre.
Ways to partnerWalk with the people who are still waiting to be seen.
Donate, partner, volunteer, equip a training space, or help us build the future community centre.