Caritas Kiyinda – Mityana is the social services department of the Catholic Diocese of Kiyinda – Mityana, Uganda, working for integral development of all God's people.
From humble beginnings in 1897 Germany, Caritas, named after a Latin word meaning love and compassion, grew to become one of the world's largest humanitarian agencies.
Caritas Kiyinda – Mityana is the social services department of the Catholic Diocese of Kiyinda – Mityana, Uganda. The organisation implements programs focusing on Social protection, Agriculture and Livelihood, Empowering communities with affordable credit facilities, Health, Human Rights and Good Governance, and Capacity Building.
Learn more →We cover a geographical area comprising the Districts of Mityana, Mubende, Kassanda, Kiboga, Kyankwanzi and Gomba with 30 Ecclesial Parishes, 654 Sub Parishes and a population estimated to be slightly above 1.5 million people, 38% being Catholics.
The department has endeavoured to provide different services to God's people regardless of religious, gender, political or tribal affiliations. We seek to reach out to the poor of the poor, vulnerable groups, and those that society has generally discarded.
To promote integral human development by restoring dignity to every person created in the image and likeness of God, enabling them to take charge of their destiny.
Learn more →Our key focus areas that drive our mission and programs
Livelihoods is a thematic area in Kiyinda – Mityana Diocese and has several programs aimed at improving food security and increasing incomes among poor and vulnerable households.
Caritas K-MD has always served the most vulnerable in society and will continue to do so as to complement SDGs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 10. We focus on orphans, people with disabilities, single mothers, child-headed families, the elderly and widows.
Empowering communities with affordable credit facilities to support small businesses, agriculture, and income-generating activities for sustainable development.
Our comprehensive programs addressing various community needs
Child Protection and Community Advocacy program focusing on the rights and welfare of children in our communities.
Comprehensive approach to improving household incomes through sustainable agriculture, skills training, and business development.
Livestock distribution program providing cows to vulnerable families to improve nutrition, income, and agricultural productivity.
Health programs focusing on HIV/AIDS prevention, water, hygiene, and sanitation to improve community health outcomes.
Our latest activities and community engagements
Distribution of wheelchairs to people with disabilities, improving mobility and quality of life.
Supporting women entrepreneurs with training and resources to start and grow their businesses.
Providing agricultural inputs to farmers to improve soil fertility and crop yields.
Continuous health education and WASH programs in communities across our coverage area.
The area served by the Diocese still experiences serious social and economic problems
High rate of orphanage
School dropout
Teenage pregnancies
Poor sanitation
Poor health conditions
Low agricultural productivity
Violence against children and women
Inadequate support to marginalized groups
Environmental degradation
High poverty levels
Your support helps us continue our mission of serving the vulnerable and marginalized in our communities. Every contribution makes a difference in someone's life.
Contact Us to DonateGet in touch with us to learn more or get involved
Phone
+256 772 898726
info@caritasmityana.org
Location
Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese
Uganda