About us
Our Team
Who we are
RAHA is youth-centric aimed at unlocking their potential to lay a foundation for systemic change. We directly equip and/or transform the networks around the youth so they can become change agents at household and community level
Ray of Hope Africa (RAHA) was founded in 2007. We are registered with the Uganda National NGO Board as a local NGO, number S. 5914/8594.
We aim at empowering communities through three core program areas:
- Socio-economic Empowerment,
- Health and HIV & AIDS,
- Human Rights & Peace
Our Vision
A continent in which individuals realize their full potential for a purpose driven life
Our Mission
Working with at risk Individuals and Communities to overcome the vagaries of life sustainably
Our Core Values
» Selflessness
» Integrity
» Accountability
» Collaboration
Our approach
We operate within the government of Uganda sectoral frameworks and align our implementation to the National Development Plan and SDGs
At RAHA, we collaborate with the district local governments, the local community leadership and households.
We undertake comprehensive strategies, design their shape and content bespoke to local circumstances. We map local agencies, understand local priorities and skills, build confidence through early project work and develop a vision and action plans with local communities.
RAHA involves communities in partnerships by creating workable partnership structures, availing resources for the local communities and individuals and arrange capacity building training.
We equip individuals to gain and sustain access to basic needs including healthcare, vocational and opportunities for livelihood and a fulfilling life
Measurement & Accountability
We monitor progress by establishing a framework for evaluating both concrete outputs and key processes of every intervention. We conduct appropriate joint monitoring of progress with local leadership and other key stakeholders
Our Guiding Principles
(i) Delivering comprehensive integrated services
(ii) Making family and community the first line of response
(iii) Focusing on at risk individuals
(iv) Designing and delivering initiatives for marginalized groups
Numbers that speak
We create dynamic programs that actively engage and empower individuals for the sustenance of sustainable and robust health and wellbeing