About Ambassadors of Hope

Ambassadors of Hope Uganda was founded in 1984 with a mission to restore dignity and opportunity to vulnerable children affected by poverty, displacement, and social challenges.

From humble beginnings supporting orphaned children, AOH has grown into a nationally recognized organization impacting thousands through education and mentorship.

Our Vision

To see children, youth, and families empowered and living free from poverty.

Our Mission

To empower children, youth, and families through education, skills development, health, and economic empowerment initiatives that improve livelihoods in Uganda.

Our Values

Integrity Compassion Excellence Accountability Faith & Purpose Empowerment


Educate a Child

Ambassadors of Hope promotes access to quality and inclusive education for vulnerable children and youth through schools, sponsorships, and creative learning opportunities. We nurture holistic child development through academics, digital skills, arts, sports, leadership, and mentorship programs that empower children to reach their full potential.

Family Empowerment

Ambassadors of Hope strengthens families by equipping caregivers with parenting skills, financial literacy, and income-generating opportunities to create safe, supportive, and sustainable home environments for children and youth.

Health Initiatives

We promote the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of children and youth through reproductive health education, menstrual hygiene awareness, counseling, mental health support, and psychosocial care programs that encourage healthy and dignified living.

Community Outreach

Our community outreach programs engage children, youth, and families in awareness campaigns, sports, arts, health camps, environmental activities, and social initiatives that promote community participation, unity, and well-being.

Spiritual Nurturing

Ambassadors of Hope supports the spiritual and emotional growth of children and youth through mentorship, camps, Bible clubs, and counseling while also providing emergency support such as shelter, food, medical care, and protection for vulnerable individuals and families in crisis.

Impact Stories

Yasin Ssentumbwe – Lawyer Since He Was Just 10yrs

From orphaned beginnings to becoming a legal advocate for justice.Yasin joined Ambassadors of Hope as a total orphan and was nurtured through the Bugolobi Literacy Program. Today, he is a practicing lawyer committed to defending the rights of the less privileged, using his voice to stand for justice while supporting and uplifting his siblings and family.

Dr. Robert Kalyesubula – Nephrologist

From school dropout to one of East Africa’s leading medical professionals.Having joined Ambassadors of Hope during the war in the 1980s after dropping out of school, Dr. Kalyesubula rose against all odds to become a leading nephrologist in East Africa. Today, he not only saves lives but also leads ACCESS, an organization dedicated to serving vulnerable communities in Nakaseke.

Our Journey of Transformation

Over the years, Ambassadors of Hope has achieved:

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Children Supported in Orphan Care Centers

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Learners through Letracy Program

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Children supported to University

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Current Enrollment