Who We Are

INTRODUCTION

Why We Exist

ACCESS is a grassroots organization established in 2003 to improve healthcare access, promote education, and empower vulnerable communities in the rural Nakaseke District. We focus on reaching orphans, vulnerable children (OVCs), women, youth, the elderly, and underserved households who face barriers to accessing essential services.
We work where the need is greatest, rural communities where 80% of Uganda’s population lives, yet the majority of healthcare providers are concentrated in urban areas.

20+

YEARS OF IMPACT

To work with vulnerable people in resource-limited settings through medical care, education, environment conservation and economic empowerment to create long-lasting, community-owned change.

Health and Wealth for All

A community where every person enjoys holistic wellbeing, financial stability, and the ability to support their families.

  • Compassion
  • Transparency
  • Responsibility
  • Quality Health Services
  • Community Empowerment

Our Programs

Programs That Transform Lives

We deliver targeted interventions in medical care, education, environmental sustainability and economic support to strengthen communities.

  • Nutrition education
  • Mental health awareness & counselling
  • Immunization campaigns
  • Antenatal & maternal health care
  • Youth-friendly health services
  • Reproductive health & family planning
  • NCD screening (diabetes, hypertension)
  • Dental care outreach
  • Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)
  • Home-based care for chronic illnesses
  • Community health education
  • Training for healthcare professionals
  • Medical saving platform
  • Early childhood development
  • Sponsorship for OVCs
  • Nursing & Midwifery Training School
  • CHW Capacity Building Initiative
  • School feeding support
  • Teacher training
  • Scholastic material distribution
  • Menstrual hygiene for girls
  • Domestic violence response & counselling
  • Vocational training
  • Peer mentorship
  • Community mindset changes on harmful cultural norms
  • Inclusive education for children with disabilities
  • Transportation support for children walking long distances
  • Entrepreneurship and business skills
  • Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs)
  • Financial literacy and budgeting
  • Market access facilitation
  • Mindset change workshops
  • Poverty alleviation interventions
  • Scholastic material distribution
  • Farm tools and agricultural training
  • Vocational and hands-on skills development
  • Support for agribusiness and value chains
  • Indigenous tree planting
  • Eco-friendly stove production
  • Briquette manufacturing
  • Community climate awareness campaigns
  • Waste management and recycling
  • Book-making from recycled paper
  • Beekeeping and apiculture
  • Fruit and honey processing plant
  • Climate-smart agriculture
  • Youth and women training in green skills
  • Fish farming

Our Partners

Stronger Together

Our partners help us broaden our reach and deepen our impact across all our key program areas. Together, we work to improve lives and create long-term community resilience.