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KYAMATIS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
— · EIN · uganda-kcdo.org
profile · synthesized from sources

Kyamaganda Community Development Organization (KCDO) is an operational nonprofit based in Uganda's Lwengo District. It focuses on improving the lives of vulnerable children and families, particularly those affected by HIV/AIDS, through initiatives in education, health, water access, and economic empowerment. KCDO aims to provide basic necessities and support community development in a semi-arid agricultural region.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Books/School Supplies/Library
Equips a community library and supports 18 schools with books and learning materials to boost English and learning culture.
Education Support
Aims to improve access to education by addressing long travel distances to school, lack of scholastic materials, poor school infrastructure, and inadequate teacher housing.
Family Support
Supports orphan-headed households and those under the care of elderly caretakers, providing basic necessities to children affected by HIV/AIDS.
Health Support
Provides care and support for HIV positive children on ART treatment, and advocates for the construction of a modern health center and local medical camps.
Piggery Project
Establishes and manages a piggery to create economic opportunities for women and provide resources for growing nutritious vegetable crops.
Sports and Youth Empowerment
Promotes youth involvement in physical education, sports, and play to develop talents and build responsible citizens.
Water Access Improvement
Addresses challenges of dirty water sources and long travel distances for water, promoting rainwater harvesting and providing clean water solutions.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Community and School Library Support 1 activity
    • Community library development and maintenance
      Equipped and maintains a community library in Kyamaganda that is actively used by residents, supporting education and access to information.
  • Livestock Distribution & Management 1 activity
    • Operation of a community piggery managed by women
      Constructed and maintains a piggery with 22 piglets, implementing a scheduled feeding program that is managed by women in the Kyamaganda community to support livelihoods and food security.
  • Youth Sports and Recreation Programs 1 activity
    • Youth engagement through sports to prevent idleness and crime
      Addresses youth idleness and reduces crime risk by engaging young people in sports and physical activities in the Kyamaganda community.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Educational support for schools in Kyamaganda
      Provides support to 18 schools to improve English language instruction and strengthen learning culture in the Kyamaganda community.
    • International outreach and partnership development
      Shares the needs and aspirations of the Kyamaganda community with St. Thomas Aquinas School in the USA to foster cross-border support and collaboration.
    • Support for HIV-affected and vulnerable households
      Provides care and support to approximately 6,800 vulnerable individuals across 850 households in Lwengo District, with a focus on children affected or infected by HIV/AIDS, orphan-headed families, and elderly caregivers aged 60–90.
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • Lwengo District Government — Location of operations where students share water with animals from a government-constructed open dam.
  • Lyantonde Hospital Government — Government hospital located 45 km from the Kyamaganda community
  • Lyantonde Hospital Partner — Referral health facility serving the Kyamaganda community, located 45 km away
  • Masaka Regional Referral Hospital Government — Government referral hospital located 35 km from the Kyamaganda community
  • Masaka Regional Referral Hospital Partner — Referral health facility serving the Kyamaganda community, located 35 km away
  • St. Thomas Aquinas School Partner — Collaborates with KCDO to support the Kyamaganda community through shared outreach and engagement.
  • Wonderland BookSavers Funder — Provided funding to establish the piggery project.
  • Wonderland BookSavers Partner — Provided support to equip the community library at KCDO in Kyamaganda.
  • Wonderland BookSavers, Inc. Partner — USA-based 501(c)(3) partner organization that supports KCDO and processes tax-deductible donations.