{"id":96,"date":"2025-11-25T12:37:49","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T12:37:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/?page_id=96"},"modified":"2026-05-04T13:53:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T13:53:56","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/?page_id=96","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-53b5014a8d3c7bbf49e44b4e385b1ee3\">Who Are We?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Anikana Foundation is a community centered non-profit organisation committed to empowering vulnerable children, youth and women through education support, skills development, menstrual health initiatives, community outreach and environmental coservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-3d300906f34586c1ceed088d6ff78bad\">We exist to create long-term, sustainable solutions that uplift families and build stronger, self-reliant communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-carousel-v2 cb-carousel-block\" data-cb-slides-per-view=\"1\" data-cb-slides-per-group=\"1\" data-cb-space-between=\"5\" data-cb-speed=\"300\" data-cb-navigation=\"true\" data-cb-pagination=\"true\" data-cb-loop=\"true\" data-cb-autoplay=\"true\" data-cb-autoplay-speed=\"3000\" data-cb-breakpoints=\"{&quot;768&quot;:{&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:3,&quot;slidesPerGroup&quot;:1}}\"><div class=\"swiper\"><div class=\"cb-wrapper swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-slide-v2 cb-slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251107-WA0056-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251107-WA0056-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251107-WA0056-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251107-WA0056-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251107-WA0056.jpg 1040w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-slide-v2 cb-slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251107-WA0057-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251107-WA0057-1024x768.jpg 1024w, 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class=\"wp-block-cb-slide-v2 cb-slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251107-WA0061-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251107-WA0061-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251107-WA0061-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251107-WA0061-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251107-WA0061.jpg 1040w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-slide-v2 cb-slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251107-WA0062-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251107-WA0062-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251107-WA0062-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251107-WA0062-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251107-WA0062.jpg 1040w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-slide-v2 cb-slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251107-WA0064-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251107-WA0064-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251107-WA0064-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251107-WA0064-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251107-WA0064.jpg 1040w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-slide-v2 cb-slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251105-WA0036-1024x461.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-308\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251105-WA0036-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251105-WA0036-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251105-WA0036-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251105-WA0036.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-pagination swiper-pagination\"><\/div><div class=\"cb-button-prev swiper-button-prev\"><\/div><div class=\"cb-button-next swiper-button-next\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-31d569ea5da9fd59a281816eefbdf7a7\">Our Story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-97c3d91d7e662e8c95d94364747ad496\">Anikana Foundation is a Ugandan Woman led organisation working with vulnerable women and children, youths and teenage mothers, sex workers and individuals struggling with drug addiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d6440db51d826570cff0b02f5050436f\">The foundation was created by a passionate woman Ms. Nakirya Mary Mariam who witnessed the challenges faced by marginalized communities especially in Nakanyonyi in Jinja City in Eastern Uganda. Motivated by a desire to protect women&#8217;s rights and improve community well-being, she built an organisation centered on empowerment, dignity and social transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2c57459c2045ce77eece923c8fdf8dbb\">Since its early beginnings, Anikana Foundation has focused on promoting social-economic empowerment, health awareness, environmental protection and human rights education. The  organisation works actively to reduce gender-based violence, stigma and discrimination while equipping youths and teenage mothers with practical skills that open opportunities for a better future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-210b430e3787b0bb0836b32bcec53e00\">Through community centered programs, Anikana Foundation continues to advocate for mindset change, improved health practices and supportive environment where the vulnerable people can thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-a33aada7e989430a1861b73e319b2736\">Established in 2019 and officially registered on 27th March 2023 under registration number <strong><em>INDR162555607NB<\/em><\/strong> and permitted to work as an NGO under permit number <strong><em>INDP0005607NB<\/em><\/strong> on 27th March 2023. The foundation has grown into a trusted voice for women&#8217;s safety, youth development and social inclusion within Eastern Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f15f650fdf41bc8e2ec17e8219aedf0a\">Why Women?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-756f5bbe433a1501c7867bf68755d2b9\"><strong>Women face discrimination in many forms<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Women continue to experience social, economic, and cultural barriers that limit their opportunities. From access to education and healthcare to decision making spaces, women remain unfairly disadvantaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-555b9aaea1f8d7813c6eb962d951ee04\"><strong>Sex workers face extreme stigma and exclusion<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In Uganda being a sex-worker is regarded as a curse mainly in Busoga. Many women involved in sex work experience severe discrimination, violence, and lack of protection. They are often denied basic services, excluded from community support, and treated unfairly when seeking justice or healthcare. Supporting these women ensures they are treated with dignity, respect and equal human rights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">As Anikana Foundation, we counsel such women and girls to transform their mindsets, equip them with practical skills and protect their rights  so they can live with dignity, confidence and opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-25ac4e09f3999ad2f5167069198ef344\"><strong>COVID-19 increased the burden on women<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">During the pandemic, women were disproportionately affected as many men ran away from their responsibilities leaving women and children vulnerable. Many lost their jobs or income, while still being expected to care for children and manage the household. Single mothers and vulnerable women faced the hardest impact, often with little support. Empowering women helps them recover economically and emotionally from these setbacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2a52caa4fede99a8f85d602aed53ba59\"><strong>Women carry the greatest care-giving responsibilities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Even in normal times, women are the backbone of family care raising children, supporting aging relatives, and managing homes. Strengthening women directly strengthens families and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-672ebdf826d43c03d11d5fc0c811a930\"><strong>Supporting women reduces violence and poverty<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Women and girls face higher risks of gender-based violence and poverty. By empowering them through education, economic skills and protection services, we help break cycles of abuse and inequality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a8aacfdd261b69270d8d8938f819d425\"><strong>When women succeed, communities thrive<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Research consistently shows that when women have equal opportunities, families are healthier, children stay in school, and communities grow stronger and more resilient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251110-WA00952-1024x462.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251110-WA00952-1024x462.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251110-WA00952-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251110-WA00952-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251110-WA00952-1536x692.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251110-WA00952-2048x923.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-50ea53f18fc0ee49fc6c14ef8570032b\">Our Role In The Community <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-98752627e9cce238729abede4f6ea3e2\">Anikana Foundation plays an essential role in advancing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention, promoting human rights awareness and expanding access to sexual and reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for all. The organisation actively supports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-fc532c8aeb7a45d92537608454a0f011\">Friendly HIV prevention services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-0d41b8fe3d10d5300ad96603b6b3e28e\">Access to reproductive health information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d95ad0cde1df6e7b3a36a5dc125a4f5e\">Demand creation for health services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d7ad6d0faf7ca09a401fca013569dd14\">Transforming harmful social norms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-c2e70244475f2d0306bf9b19c347cda9\">Psycho-social support for at risk populations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ac0b43b14fb891484165c2788ef77102\">By addressing the root causes of vulnerability, Anikana Foundation works to build healthier, safer and more empowered communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-carousel-v2 cb-carousel-block\" data-cb-slides-per-view=\"1\" data-cb-slides-per-group=\"1\" data-cb-space-between=\"5\" data-cb-speed=\"300\" data-cb-navigation=\"true\" data-cb-pagination=\"true\" data-cb-loop=\"true\" data-cb-autoplay=\"true\" data-cb-autoplay-speed=\"3000\" data-cb-breakpoints=\"{&quot;768&quot;:{&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:3,&quot;slidesPerGroup&quot;:1}}\"><div class=\"swiper\"><div class=\"cb-wrapper swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-slide-v2 cb-slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251105-WA0116-2-1024x461.jpg\" 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https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251105-WA0119.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-slide-v2 cb-slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251110-WA01031-1-1024x462.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-408\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251110-WA01031-1-1024x462.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251110-WA01031-1-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251110-WA01031-1-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251110-WA01031-1-1536x692.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251110-WA01031-1-2048x923.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-slide-v2 cb-slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251108-WA0057-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251108-WA0057-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251108-WA0057-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251108-WA0057-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-pagination swiper-pagination\"><\/div><div class=\"cb-button-prev swiper-button-prev\"><\/div><div class=\"cb-button-next swiper-button-next\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a564e16374c19e7356de4043665cc250\">Our Vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d03e50acc9a92f342ee65a789044b1b9\">A stigma-free environment for all vulnerable persons in Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-806259e53c6ba840547f3f7021ee15b3\">Our Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-3bc6dcb5931451c40b78daa29a58b6d2\">To promote social-economic empowerment and development through skilling, improved access to justice, mindset change initiatives, mental health support, psycho-social services and sexual reproductive health and rights for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-620d61b3d273073395b8c77d4ff50ce1\">Our Core Values<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-572ce315a161b3ca026a6fbda6d6aded\"><strong>Compassion:<\/strong> We serve with kindness, empathy and understanding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-85bb6589da80e41d85ac8194e2e669b0\"><strong>Integrity: <\/strong>We uphold transparency and accountability in all our work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-be8e1a288b27ac39c615a53bc0620c20\"><strong>Empowerment: <\/strong>We equip individuals with skills that help build better futures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-fd49f024ddaab150ac4d9ce10549af4b\"><strong>Inclusivity:<\/strong> We  believe every person deserves equal opportunity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-815efbc4c19438919540cf722bbe18cc\"><strong>Sustainability:<\/strong> We support environmentally responsible and long-term community solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-carousel-v2 cb-carousel-block\" data-cb-slides-per-view=\"1\" data-cb-slides-per-group=\"1\" data-cb-space-between=\"5\" data-cb-speed=\"300\" data-cb-navigation=\"true\" data-cb-pagination=\"true\" data-cb-loop=\"true\" data-cb-autoplay=\"true\" data-cb-autoplay-speed=\"3000\" data-cb-breakpoints=\"{&quot;768&quot;:{&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:3,&quot;slidesPerGroup&quot;:1}}\"><div class=\"swiper\"><div class=\"cb-wrapper swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-slide-v2 cb-slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image 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size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251105-WA0044-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-319\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251105-WA0044-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251105-WA0044-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251105-WA0044-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251105-WA0044-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-slide-v2 cb-slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251105-WA0118-1-1024x461.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-322\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251105-WA0118-1-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251105-WA0118-1-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251105-WA0118-1-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251105-WA0118-1-1536x691.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251105-WA0118-1-2048x922.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-slide-v2 cb-slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251206-WA01301-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-625\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251206-WA01301-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251206-WA01301-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251206-WA01301.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-pagination swiper-pagination\"><\/div><div class=\"cb-button-prev swiper-button-prev\"><\/div><div class=\"cb-button-next swiper-button-next\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6605f98f08856e0b8202646c429960e9\">Our Community Based Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-b8f1cefc3b28b9e517e9e46b265d4575\">Anikana&#8217;s Community based programs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ce4983582ede80a204bd918acdeab310\">1. Education Support and Sponsorship Programs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-212a5859f593670933d1f344756916f6\">We assist vulnerable students with school fees, learning materials, guidance and mentorship to help them stay in school and pursue their dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-649b02a43d94b12380b0795d22d7c329\">2. Skills Development and Livelihood Training Programs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-0be44c130d62f24641b6ee9b9e4d6eee\">We offer practical skills such as basket and mat weaving,shoe making, pad making, liquid detergent and bar soap and toilet disinfectant making, necklace and bracelet making and sustainable agriculture allowing communities to gain income and independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-98e81e98e2aed08e7f4c010cf706acd8\">3. Menstrual Health Support Programs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-818937dda442db1b55f1480d8f685e7e\">We provide pads and menstrual health education to girls and women who cannot afford them, promoting dignity, comfort and continued school attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-714dafc306592d0dec3787e39dc02704\">4. Community Outreach Programs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2f629b27aa9b250a2be695e9fbf9ff77\">Our outreach programs include counselling, donations, awareness campaigns and direct community  support for families facing hardship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-57314204f6cb5c36faf8e0580cef558d\">5. Environmental Conservation Programs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-7013cabb631a111b6fca05f11620fbf3\">We promote environmental sustainability through tree planting, eco-awareness campaigns and community-led conservation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7efef62077bb44cacab8677cfc5323be\">Why All Children?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Because when we focus on only the girl child, the other gender is left to fend for itself leaving them vulnerable despite the fact that at the end of the day, a girl rather a woman whom we protected, educated and provided for will end-up with a boy rather a man who did not have the opportunities she had which is a major set-back in her life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">As Anikana Foundation, we focus on both gender because every child deserves safety, opportunity and a nurturing environment that allows them to grow, learn and reach their full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251104-WA0378-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251104-WA0378-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251104-WA0378-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251104-WA0378-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251104-WA0378.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0639f377780c58e8be3a8ab7aaf2f5aa\">Our Impact and Accountability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-b05a0f32a67658ea49281966d88f1f74\">Anikana Foundation measures its impact through the positive changes created in the lives of individuals and communities we serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-c9290520acdd68c038326d66c26cb795\">We track our progress through program reports, community feedback and ongoing monitoring to ensure every initiative brings meaningful results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2751139c9c5a0e54c11a7229ac71cdd9\">We remain fully committed to transparency, responsible use of resources and accountability to our supporters, partners and the community. Every donation and effort is directed towards sustainable life changing impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-17a24753ba555a3464a410c41e77a02e\">Our Future Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6e931f35b0130d1eff7a69fcef0bfafe\">Anikana Foundation is committed to expanding its impact across Uganda. In the coming years, we aim to establish community empowerment hubs that provide continuous skilling, counselling and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights(SRHR) services to vulnerable groups. The foundation also plans to strengthen its outreach programs, increase support for teenage mothers and launch sustainable livelihood projects to promote long-term economic independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-b6d49c3dda7c3ca3253040bf3c7bdec9\">We envision building stronger partnerships with local leaders, schools and health facilities to scale up awareness on human rights, mental health and gender based violence prevention. Additionally, Anikana Foundation hopes to develop scholarship programs for vulnerable children and invest in digital platforms that enhance access to information, support and opportunities for all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9972ce4dc58aa5917977fa629b0f5457\">Founder&#8217;s Section:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"719\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251210-WA00011.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-704 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251210-WA00011.jpg 719w, https:\/\/anikanafoundationu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251210-WA00011-253x300.jpg 253w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Ms. Nakirya Mary Mariam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Founder\/ Director<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Anikana Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-015438ec8c613b876293cda44e3057c0\">Anikana Foundation was founded by Madam Nakirya Mary Mariam, a compassionate community advocate dedicated to uplifting vulnerable women, teenage mothers and youths at risk. 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Her vision continues to shape Anikana Foundation into a pillar of strength for those whose voices often go unheard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Contact Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d48ff6c987e6930f29e3d2bbefec1844\">Nakirya Mary Mariam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ba10fd00a8da54cf3c84cb2694212cf2\">Founder\/ Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Contact:+256 -75135-9379<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who Are We? 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