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In 2005, Bantwana Initiative Uganda was founded to support the fourth wave of the HIV epidemic impact on communities that saw a massive increase in Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Since local registration, Bantwana has strengthened its collaboration with local leaders as well as focused community efforts which emphasizes holistic care for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). Bantwana has addressed compounding vulnerabilities especially those affected by poverty, HIV, and gender-based violence, which are affecting adolescent girls and boys as well as younger children-through parenting programs.
Through integrated programming Bantwana ensures access to essential services at the intersection of education, health and child protection , engaging communities, families, and governments to build resilience and mitigate HIV risks and violence against children. Employing human-centered design, Bantwana emphasizes capacity development, education quality, positive youth development, and economic resilience. Through a referral network and case management, it enhances access to education, health and social protection.
In Uganda, where 56% of the 40 million population are under 18, Bantwana tackles challenges of a growing youth population. Focusing on proven care models. BIU employs a Technical Assistance approach that builds referral networks and system strengthening which have reached over 230,000 numbers of youth and children across 44 districts, supporting HIV epidemic control goals (95-95-95) and preventing violence against children. Innovating through Closed User Groups, skills for out-of-school adolescents, and social norms change, Bantwana spans capacity building, coordination, and advocacy, complementing local government systems.
Our programs provide vulnerable children with education and healthcare, equip caregivers and young fathers with resources, and empower teenage mothers and youth with skills for resilient futures.
The SAFE Program operates within Western Uganda, strategically encompassing regions known for their distinctive socio-cultural dynamics and developmental needs. Our main goal is to prevent violence against children.
Resilient, Engaged, and Loving (REAL) Fathers is a comprehensive community-based mentoring program rooted in evidence and designed to address a critical phase in the lives of young men: their transition into fatherhood.
The Teen Mothers program, a program started by Bantwana, has emerged from collaborative efforts under various projects, including the USAID ICYD program, the SAFE Program, and the REAL Fathers program.
At Bantwana Initiative Uganda, it is our responsibility to make sure our staff, operations, and programs do no harm to children, that is, they do not expose children to the risk of harm and abuse, and that any concerns the organisation has about children's safety within the communities in which we work, are reported to Bantwana Office email: info@bantwana.or.ug and the appropriate authorities.
We believe in equipping parents with skills to raise confident, well-adjusted children, emphasizing communication, empathy, and non-violent discipline as foundations for healthier family dynamics.
Violence prevention is at the heart of Bantwana’s mission. Through targeted programs, we engage communities in understanding, preventing, and responding to various forms of abuse.
Through community dialogues and tailored programs, we support balanced relationships that foster mutual respect and shared responsibilities.
A world where children are safe and thriving.
To strengthen community-led solutions and systems for improved wellbeing and resilience among vulnerable children and youth.
See what our program beneficiaries say about the positive impact in their lives, from support in education to pathways for economic independence.
The Bantwana program interventions have been a game-changer for our family. The parenting workshops taught us how to communicate better with our children, and I’ve noticed a positive change in my daughter’s behavior. We're more connected now than ever before.
Thanks to Bantwana, I learned valuable skills that have helped me stay in school and focus on my future. The mentorship I received gave me the confidence to set goals and work towards them. I now feel like I have a bright future ahead of me.
Bantwana's interventions have brought our community closer together. Through their support, we've been able to address critical issues like child protection and education. The program's impact is visible in the lives of many families, and we are grateful for their continued support.