About Us

Cemelia Initiatives Africa is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that operates in Mitooma, Kasese and Gulu districts of Uganda. The headquarters are situated in Katenga Subcounty, Mitooma District in Western Uganda where a physical office is established.

The organization works with a variety of stakeholders, including all levels of government, non- governmental organizations, academia, professional associations, private sector, health facilities, schools, clubs, and community- based organizations (CBOs).

Our Vision

Communities and organizations connect, get inspired and achieve their full potential.

Our Mission

Empower communities in Uganda through increasing the capacity of vulnerable people to meet their needs.

Target Group

Children, Young People, Women and Seniors.

Our Goal

Provide sustainable social, education, agricultural and income generating initiatives through skills building.

Objectives of Cemelia Initiatives

  • Build the capacity of CBOs in project design, proposal writing, monitoring and evaluation and link them to funding opportunities.
  • Increase household income through engaging communities in agricultural activities combined with skills development.
  • Transform banana pseudo stems into quality, sustainable and biodegradable textiles and eco-friendly crafts.
  • Provide education assistance and improve literacy and numeracy in vulnerable communities.
  • Support climate change mitigation and adaptation in selected schools and communities.
  • Provide social, health and wellness services for seniors.
  • Support sports activities to aid healthy lifestyles and mental health for children and young people.

Our Values

Resilience: We are passionate and tireless in pursuit of our mission to serve the communities where we work.

Respect: We root ourselves in our shared humanity and treat each other and the people we serve with kindness and compassion.

Responsibility: We take ownership in our work every day and are mindful that the actions we take have an impact on other people's lives.

Integrity: We act with fairness, honesty, transparency, and accountability.

Inclusion: We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live their full potential.

Learning: We treat challenges as learning opportunities and continually evolve to meet the needs of our target beneficiaries.

Our Gallery.

Our activities in pictures!