Who We Are
Transforming Communities Through Holistic Care in Uganda
Founded in May 2001 at Our Lady of Africa Mbuya Catholic Parish, Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative (ROM) is a faith-based, community-rooted NGO dedicated to supporting vulnerable urban and rural communities across Uganda. Guided by the values of dignity, compassion, and accountability, ROM delivers a holistic model of care serving People Living with HIV and their families, vulnerable and marginalized persons, women, young mothers, children, adolescents, youth, and the elderly. Beyond direct service delivery, ROM strengthens health facilities, community-based organizations, and civil society organizations to build resilient health and social systems. Our programs are tailored to address the diverse needs of these groups and institutions, ensuring equitable access to health, education, social protection, and economic opportunities, while reinforcing community and system-level capacity for sustainable impact. Over the years, ROM has evolved into a leading community health organization in Uganda empowering individuals and families to live responsible, healthy, and dignified lives.
24 Years of Impact
Health Services
Health for All
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Lives reached through comprehensive health services including HIV and TB care, maternal and child health, geriatric and NCD management, ensuring treatment adherence, viral suppression, and improved quality of life for individuals and families across Uganda.
Psychosocial
Support
Healing Minds, Strengthening Families
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People receiving tailored psychosocial support—strengthening households, wellbeing, and resilience.
Economic Empowerment
Building Resilient Livelihoods
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Communities engaged in Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs/YSLAs), entrepreneurship, and livelihood programs, equipping youth, women, and caregivers with financial literacy and skills to build sustainable, independent futures.
Community Development
Strong Communities, Inclusive Growth
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Individuals mobilized through community dialogues, advocacy, and inclusion initiatives, promoting gender equality, safety, social cohesion, and active citizen participation for stronger, more resilient communities.
Our Programs
Health
HIV, TB, NCDs, geriatric care, MCH, and health systems strengthening.
Orphans & Vulnerables
Early childhood development, case management and psychosocial support, and family strengthening and resilience.
Livelihood
Family strengthening & resilience , VSLAs/YSLAs, Financial literacy & entrepreneurship training Economic Empowerment Food security & nutrition initiatives, Renewable energy, ECD, etc
Education
Education Formal education support (primary -tertiary) Accelerated learning & safe spaces for adolescents Vocational & technical skilling Life skills, mentorship, & digital literacy
Gender Equality
Violence Prevention & Treatment (VPT); Survivor-centered care, male engagement, empowerment of AGYW & marginalized groups, & inclusive advocacy.
News & Updates
ROM Education Fund beneficiary to become Doctor, build home for the elderly
31/03/2025
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