Nyaka is a locally-led NGO providing community-based solutions to address the needs of orphaned and vulnerable children in rural Southwest Uganda. Nyaka was founded in 2001, beginning as a small two-room schoolhouse for 55 orphaned children. In just 20 years it has grown into a unique, holistic model to help orphaned and vulnerable children in rural Uganda escape poverty. When the community identifies a child in need, Nyaka looks to find a solution. Nyaka surrounds each child with a complete support system. This system consists of interrelated programs developed and led by the community, where children are nurtured and protected so they can learn, grow, and thrive. Nyaka currently serves an estimated 80,000 orphaned and vulnerable children as well as 20,000 grandmothers. Nyaka has built three schools and introduced numerous programs to give children the best chance at success. Programs include a clean water system, nutrition program, grandmother program, community libraries, health clinics, and an SGBV program, which combats sexual and domestic violence. These programs work together to provide an all-comprehensive community to surround orphaned and vulnerable children.
| Website | https://www.nyakaglobal.org |
| Employees | 85 (31 on RocketReach) |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Industry | Non-profit Organizations |
| Keywords | Orphan Care, Ngo, Child Welfare, Nonprofit Organization, Children's Charity, Vulnerable Children, Community Support, Community Development, Rural Development, Social Services, Humanitarian Aid, International Ngo, Social Impact, Educational Programs, Youth Development, Child Sponsorship, Community Health, Sustainable Development, Capacity Building, Global Development |
| Competitors | BIG HEARTS HOSPICE CARE, Oxfam International, BRAC, Save the Children US, Heifer International, Kiva, TechnoServe, One Acre Fund, Ashoka, GlobalGiving +45 more (view full list) |
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Twesigye Kaguri is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nyaka.
31 people are employed at Nyaka.