About Us
A Few Words
About Us
Telcan Foundation Uganda (TFU) is a registered and incorporated Non-Government Organisation committed to transforming the lives of underprivileged individuals and communities. Our mission is to foster inclusive ideologies for better livelihoods and provide innovative and sustainable solutions to community challenges. At TFU, we believe that by empowering young individuals, women, and marginalized groups, we can create pathways to good health and improved livelihood opportunities.
Transparency and Accountability: We uphold transparency and accountability in all our operations, ensuring that resources are used efficiently and effectively to achieve our mission.
Kuteesa Duncan,
Director
Why Choose Us
Approaches and Methodologies
Socio-Economic Empowerment: Through technical and vocational education, business incubation, and job placement services, we empower individuals to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Activities include entrepreneurship training, business dialogues, business incubation centers, internship placements, startup kit/capital provision, exposure visits, and job placements with follow-up support.
Offering psychosocial support through counseling, peer education, and skills development in safe spaces.
Our Vision
A community where everyone has access to good health and better livelihood opportunities.
Our Mission
To create pathways to good health and better livelihood opportunities for the underprivileged through inspiration, empowerment, and transformative interventions.
Core Value
Integrity: Every member of TFU acts ethically and transparently, prioritizing doing the right thing over personal gain and demonstrating honesty and reliability in all circumstances.
Core Value
Transformation: We believe in urgent action, innovation, and the necessity of transformation within our interventions.
Respect & Compassion
Our Services
Skills and Livelihood Programs
Life Skills and Vocational Training: Empowering individuals with essential skills for employment and personal growth.
Enterprise Development Training: Equipping aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools to succeed.
Market Linkage Facilitation: Creating opportunities for income generation and self-employment.
Sexual Reproductive Health and Gender-Based Violence Programs (SRH and GBV)
Comprehensive Health Education: Covering topics from adolescent development to HIV & AIDS.
Rights and Safety Advocacy: Promoting the rights of children and young people to make informed choices about their health and lives.
Climate Action Programs (CAP)
Environmental Conservation: Advocating for sustainable practices to combat climate change.
Community Engagement: Encouraging public participation in environmental stewardship.
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Programs (WASH)
Safe Water Access: Ensuring communities have reliable access to clean drinking water.
Hygiene Education: Training on proper hygiene practices to prevent disease and improve health.
Education Support Programs (ESP)
Child Sponsorship: Providing educational opportunities and support for underprivileged children.
Family Support Initiatives: Enhancing the overall well-being of families to create a stable learning environment.
Our socio-economic empowerment initiatives focus on enhancing the skills and economic opportunities of vulnerable individuals. Through technical and vocational education, business incubation, and job placement services, we aim to equip participants with the tools and resources necessary to achieve self-sufficiency and economic stability.
Our psychosocial support services are designed to address the mental health and emotional well-being of individuals. Through counseling, peer education, and skills development, we create safe spaces for healing and personal growth.
We focus on building strong, long-term relationships and support networks within families and communities to enhance education, health, and livelihoods. This holistic approach ensures that all aspects of an individual’s environment contribute to their well-being.
We collaborate with NGOs, government bodies, local leaders, and businesses to maximize our impact. These partnerships enhance our capacity to deliver services and advocate for systemic change.
We are committed to continuously improving our programs through rigorous monitoring, evaluation, and research. This ensures that our interventions are effective and responsive to the needs of our beneficiaries.