Empowering Lives, Building Hope, and Creating Opportunities for Refugees in Uganda
Join us in making a difference in the lives of over 1.6 million refugees seeking safety and shelter in Uganda. As conflicts and unrest persist in neighboring countries, the number of refugees is on the rise, with women and children being the most affected. In Kampala, the challenges faced by urban refugees are growing, requiring urgent attention and support. Together, we can provide hope and a brighter future for those in need.
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Who We are
Founded in 2018, Makasi Rescue Foundation (MRF) is a registered refugee led, Non-governmental Organization working towards ensuring the rights of refugees and the most vulnerable persons in the host communities.
MRF works to rescue vulnerable people in different areas. Our implementation is in Kampala targeting refugees and host communities (refugee women, youth, widows, widowers, street boys and girls and homeless sleeping in different local churches)..
Our Key work areas
We are dedicated to addressing the pressing needs of refugees in Uganda. Through our programs and initiatives, we aim to provide essential support, empower individuals with self-employment skills, and create sustainable solutions for a brighter future.
Skills Training: Empowering refugee women with vocational skills for economic independence.
Community Engagement: Refugees participating in community projects for positive change.
Counseling Support: Providing mental health counseling to vulnerable refugees for emotional well-being.
Economic Empowerment Programme (EEP)
Empowering vulnerable refugee women, youth, and people with disabilities through skills training and financial support.
Livelihood Improvement Programme (LIP)
Enhancing the livelihoods of vulnerable groups with sustainable projects and training.
Advocacy and Communication Programme (ACP)
Amplifying the voices of refugee women, youth, and people with disabilities for change.
Psychosocial Support Programme (PSP)
Providing mental health support and counseling services for vulnerable individuals.
Research and Documentation
Conducting research to advocate for the needs of vulnerable populations and document their stories.
Community Outreach
Engaging with vulnerable communities to address their specific needs and foster positive change.
Empowering Refugee Lives: Success Stories
Through our projects and activities, we have witnessed incredible success stories that showcase the resilience and strength of refugees. Explore some of these inspiring stories below.
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dollars in relief, Early Childhood education, and livelihood projects delivered in Makindye, Rubaga, Kampala central and Nakawa divisions.
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Years Experience
Supporting Mothers with Post-Natal Mama Kits.
This group of talented young dancers have just won the Kampala dancing and singing competitions organized by Gorgeous Youth Hope
LAMUKA SAVINGS GROUP:Empowering Refugees through Savings Groups
MRF started by empowering refugee women through group savings. This was after taking them through business skills
MRF cerebrates first Graduation
The cultural galla happens every year and we invite the public to visit our premises or website and find out
MRF hair dressing graduates given start up Kits by UNHCR
We train refugee youth to be creative and spend their leisure productively instead of joining bad peer groups and taking
Hairdressing
Students learning Hairdressing from Makasi Rescue Foundation with Support from International Rescue Committee(IRC)
