Fontes FoundationWe’re closing our operational activities in Uganda in 2022
Fontes Foundation is closing its operational activities in Uganda during 2022. We are glad to inform you that with your support the organisation has been able to deliver safe water to the 5 villages in Queen Elizabeth National Park for more than fifteen years. It has skilled more than 1,000 Youth through various programs to help them getting into further education and employment. Fontes Foundation contributed its research both to the public and the private sector, with intention to raise standards of development work in water and education. Thank you so much to all of you who have supported us!
Fontes Foundation
Fontes Foundation is specialised in community development through the implementation of safe water systems and education projects. Fontes Foundation has been active in Uganda for over 10 years and through our work thousands of people have been lifted from poverty. Our projects are located in Western Uganda and in the capital, Kampala.
Our Work
Youth Development
Through a combination of classes, mentorship and workshops, the Fontes Youth Centre in Kampala helps disadvantaged young people to gain self-confidence and the relevant skills to enter the labour market or start their own business. The courses are designed to empower youths with different levels of prior education.
Education
Fontes Foundation believes that education is the path to prosperity. It should be the very first investment after basic needs are met and it requires a long-term commitment. Through education, Fontes Foundation aims to give people the tools to support themselves and make conscious choices for their future.
Safe Water
Safe water is a universal right that isn’t always recognised. Fontes Foundation has been working to provide drinkable water to fishing villages of Western Uganda since 2004. We believe in long-term implementation strategies and community involvement to ensure sustainable and lasting results.
Research
Fontes Foundation regularly shares its findings and studies with the industry, in order to contribute to the development and emergency aid sector. Our research spans across problem development, practical research and concept development. Our experts have contributed to recognised industry publications for many years.
Our Impact
Since 2004 Fontes Foundation has provided safe water and quality education to more than 10,000 people. Our field work is coupled with extensive research to ensure that our work is efficient, consistent and constantly improved. Fontes Foundation contributes its research both to the public and the private sector, in order to raise the overall standards of development work in water and education.
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Sustainable Development Cooperation
We take a long-term perspective in our projects, as we believe this is the only route to sustainable development aid. We use modern technology and top engineers to build quality systems, involving the community in the implementation phase and teaching a water committee how to maintain it. Then we follow up with them for years to come, sometimes decades with further work and education, until the community is able to appreciate the value of clean water, the reasoning behind paying for it and the importance of keeping the system running. Only then, we have achieved sustainable development.
Ways to help
Regular Contribution
We are a small organisation and we aim to remain so. We invest in the long run and ten years of development demonstrate that our method is working. Your generous donations have been making this all possible and we are grateful for any contribution to this cause.
Sponsor a student
One of the most rewarding projects at Fontes Foundation, our Scholarship Programme finds sponsors to support the education of orphan or disadvantaged children from extremely poor backgrounds in Western Uganda. Become a sponsor to change the life of a disadvantaged child.
Work with us
We are always in need of bright brains and enthusiastic young people that want to make a difference in the world. If you feel you have something to contribute, please get in touch to find out about our internship programme. Placements are in our office in Kampala.
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