Community members in Padibe East Sub-county, Northern Uganda
Alliance for Community Transformation Uganda

Empowering Girls, Young Women, Youth, and Vulnerable Communities in Northern Uganda

Community-based. Girl-centered. Youth-led. Locally driven.

Founded 2018 · Registered 2019 7 Schools Supported 1,300+ Girls Reached
Executive Summary

Alliance for Community Transformation Uganda (ACT Uganda)

Alliance for Community Transformation Uganda (ACT Uganda) is a locally led, community-based nonprofit organization based in Padibe East Sub-county, Lamwo District, Northern Uganda. We exist to improve the wellbeing, safety, and opportunities of girls, young women, youth, and vulnerable communities affected by poverty, school dropout, child marriage, teenage pregnancy, violence, limited access to health information, and climate-related shocks.

Cumulative impact, 2022–2026. See the full impact dashboard →

Strategic programs & focus areas

Our Eight Integrated Programs

ACT Uganda implements practical and community-based programs that respond to connected challenges affecting girls, young women, youth, and vulnerable communities.

Story of change

Stories From Our Community

Current work

Our Current Projects

At ACT Uganda, we implement community-driven projects that protect girls, strengthen youth leadership, improve health and education, and build safer, more resilient communities.

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