Our work has grown up and graduated right alongside our children. We started as a single schoolhouse with two teachers. When children needed pencils, we bought pencils. When they needed food, we made food. Now, Nyaka has evolved into a global team building a replicable model of child-centered care for rural communities.
Our Model
Our programs contribute to the realization of ten out of 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals
Our programs are diverse and far-reaching because we understand that no single solution can transform a child’s life.
Education
We offer high-quality education from preschool through university to vulnerable children in Uganda. Our two primary schools and our secondary school cultivate curious minds and nurture and protect children who attend. Capable hands are guided through vocational training. And caring hearts are tended to by our teachers, who are trained to look after the emotional and social development of our children.
Grandmothers
Every child deserves a family. So over 23,000 Nyaka Grandmothers volunteer to care for over 92,000 orphaned Nyaka children. This innovative, scalable, home-based model of care aids the healthy development of each child. Regular meetings provide training and support, while our microfinance programs strengthen these households as women invest in each other and their own futures.
Health + Nutrition
Day in and day out, children need healthy food, clean water, and access to healthcare. So we provide it — from at-school nutrition programs and free medical and dental clinics, to community public health education and clean water systems. Nyaka takes care of the physical needs of each child so they can focus on what they need to focus on: being children.
Sexual & Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)
Sexual and gender-based violence is an epidemic in Uganda, as it is around the world. It’s a real and present problem in the communities we serve — with little to no resources available to support survivors. Our dedicated staff supports victims, from providing medical and therapeutic care, to ensuring the justice system holds perpetrators accountable.
