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🧡 Who We Are
Creating Smiles Through Equity, Empowerment & Inclusion
We're a Ugandan nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of rural and marginalized communities through health access, digital inclusion, economic empowerment, and human rights advocacy. Founded on the belief that true change starts at the grassroots, we work hand-in-hand with communities to co-create sustainable solutions that promote dignity, opportunity, and justice for all.
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Community-Led Approaches
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Digital Inclusion for Rural Progress
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Health, Rights & Mental Wellbeing
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Innovation That Serves Everyone
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Integrity, Transparency & Local Ownership
🙌 See Why Communities
Trust Rural Smiles Foundation
Lives Directly Impacted
Community Projects Completed
Trained Community Ambassadors
Rural Voices Reached Through Media & Outreach
K+
People Reached Through
Awareness & Education
k+
Patients Screened
Through Rural Health Camps
🧡 Our Mission
Empowering Rural Communities Through Rights-Based Action
We are committed to creating an inclusive, healthy, and empowered rural society — where every person, regardless of background or location, can access their fundamental health, digital, and economic rights. At Rural Smiles Foundation, we believe change begins at the grassroots, and sustainable transformation is only possible through community-led, transparent, and accountable action.
Before Rural Smiles Foundation came to our village, cancer was a silent killer. Women didn’t talk about it, and we had no idea where to go for help. Today, I’m one of the trained cancer ambassadors. I’ve helped five women get screened and referred — one of them told me I saved her life. I’m proud to be part of the change.
I was on the verge of losing my land after my husband died. Local leaders were not listening. But Rural Smiles Foundation trained us, mobilized our voices, and helped us access legal help. Today I stand tall, land title in hand, and I now support other widows to know their rights.
📜 Our History
A Journey of Grassroots Empowerment and Resilience
Uplifting Rural Voices. Advancing Rights. Creating Impact.
Rural Smiles Foundation was founded with a deep commitment to social justice, community empowerment, and inclusive development. What began as a local initiative advocating for health and rights in rural Uganda has grown into a dynamic, people-centered organization with impact across multiple districts. From our earliest projects — mobilizing rural women for cancer awareness and supporting youth in refugee settlements — we’ve stayed true to one core principle: change must start from the ground up. Over time, we have: Built strong partnerships with local government and civil society networks. Successfully led community campaigns on land rights, digital safety, and economic empowerment. Trained over 85 rural ambassadors to become change agents in their own communities. Our journey has been marked by persistence, collaboration, and bold advocacy in some of the most underserved areas of Uganda. And we’re just getting started. Thank you for walking with us on this path of impact. We look forward to growing with you as we build a future where every rural person lives with dignity, rights, and opportunity.
👥 OUR TEAM MEMBERS
Meet the passionate people behind our mission.
At Rural Smiles Foundation, our impact is made possible by a diverse, dedicated, and passionate team of community champions, activists, professionals, and volunteers.
Executive Director
Administrator
ICT Officer
Finance Officer
Finance Officer - Civic Space
Project Officer - Widows Land Rights
Partnership Dev't Assistant
Volunteer
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🌟 Core Values
At Rural Smiles Foundation, our work is grounded in values that reflect the voices, dignity, and resilience of rural communities. These principles guide every project, every partnership, and every smile we help create.
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People First
We center the voices and rights of the most marginalized — in everything we do.
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Act With Integrity
We are transparent, accountable, and community-driven in all our engagements, ensuring trust is earned and upheld.
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Think Big, Start Local
We pursue bold ideas rooted in local realities — because sustainable change begins at the grassroots.
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Do What’s Right
We advocate for what is just and equitable, even when it challenges norms or power structures.
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Make a Real Impact
Our success is measured not in numbers, but in how lives are transformed — socially, economically, and emotionally.
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Stronger Together
We believe in the power of collective action — through collaboration with communities, partners, and allies.
