our
solution
Musana is not a charity. Musana is a Community Development Organization that is breaking the cycle of poverty and dependency in Uganda. Our vision is to see rural communities in Uganda develop using sustainable solutions that give hope and dignity to the most vulnerable.

our vision is built upon
empowerment &
sustainability
We recognize the interconnected needs of vulnerable communities and take a holistic approach to build pathways out of poverty. Musana believes in empowering local people to drive sustainable economic and social growth of their own communities through social enterprises focused on education, health, and economic development.
what is
community
development


what is a
social
enterprise
why does our model focus on social enterprises?
To empower people to “be the change” they want to see in their communities
To see schools and hospitals become free of dependency by generating 100% of their operating budget
To improve the standards of social services while also providing affordable options
To create self-reliant communities that reinvest profits into supporting the most vulnerable individuals and families of their communities through scholarships and free health services
To transform lives with sustainable solutions
our
model


our
values

Local Ownership
Our projects are envisioned and implemented by local men and women who empower and drive the community to take a leadership role in “being the change”. We believe in putting local ownership above western standards and ideas. The more a community owns their programs, the more impactful and sustainable they will be.

Accountability
We fight corruption through strict checks and balances, and internal controls, to ensure that every dollar is spent with integrity and efficiently supports the development of the community. Musana emphasizes that every dollar spent is checked and double checked by multiple stakeholders, ensuring there is no waste or misuse of valuable resources.

Sustainability
We aim to generate 100% of our operating budget through locally-generated funds from our social enterprises. Our intention is that every service we provide is capable of running solely on support from the community. The community does not need foreigners to “give” them what they need year after year. They simply need capital to kickstart their programs. From there, they are able to provide quality goods and services to build revenue streams to support themselves and their community.
