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About Us

A decade of presence, hope, and dignity for orphans, widows and the elderly across Uganda.

The Happy Days team gathered at a community event
10+ Years of dedicated service to Uganda
Our Story

From a kitchen table to a national mission.

Happy Days for the Needy Foundation was born out of a deeply personal conviction: no child should sleep hungry, no widow should grieve alone, and no elder should be forgotten by their community. What began as a small group of friends collecting supplies for a single rural village has grown into a registered Ugandan NGO touching lives across the country.

Today we partner with churches, schools, local councils, and international donors to deliver dignified care — but our heart remains the same: to walk alongside the most vulnerable with practical compassion and long-term hope.

We measure success not in headlines, but in the quiet moments when a child puts on a clean uniform for the first day of school, when a widow earns her first wage from a new skill, when an elder is celebrated rather than overlooked.

Mission, Vision & Motto

What guides everything we do

Our Goal

Enabling orphans, widows and the elderly by providing care, support & protection through shelter, food, education and skilling them.

Our Vision

Mainstreaming orphans, widows and the elderly in national building.

Our Motto

Bringing happiness to those in need. Change the story to change life.

Our Impact

A decade in numbers

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Our Journey

Milestones along the way

2015

Foundation born

A group of seven friends began collecting food and clothing for a single rural village. Within months, the first orphan support drive was launched.

2017

Officially registered NGO

Happy Days for the Needy Foundation was formally registered with the Government of Uganda as a non-profit serving vulnerable groups.

2019

First skilling centre opened

Vocational training launched for widows and unemployed youth — tailoring, agriculture, hairdressing and basic ICT.

2022

Elder care expansion

Dedicated elderly programs added across 12 districts, including weekly visits, medical camps and pension advocacy.

Today

Going national

Over 1,200 lives directly supported, 45 communities reached, and a growing network of international partners walking with us.

Our Team

The hands and hearts behind the mission

A passionate, locally-rooted team of staff and volunteers united by a single calling — bringing happiness to those in need.

Founder portrait
Daniel Mukasa
Founder & Director
Program director portrait
Sarah Nakato
Programs Director
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Grace Achieng
Outreach Coordinator
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Volunteer Leads
Field Operations
Transparency

Annual Reports & Accountability

We publish what we receive and where it goes. Trust is earned, every shilling at a time.

2024 Annual Report

Programs, finances, and stories of impact from our most recent year.

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2023 Annual Report

The year we expanded into elder care across 12 new districts.

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Financial Statements

Independently audited statements for the last five financial years.

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Every life we reach is because someone chose to act. Will you be that someone today?