Tatu Maisha Project
A livelihood project in Uganda Empowering Women, Feeding Families and Transforming Communities
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." - Aesop
Our Goal
To improve the quality of life for 2,000 families per year in Uganda’s tourism host communities, through sustainable livelihoods, household dignity support, and essential health services.
Thriving Families Build Stronger Tourism Communities in Uganda
Uganda’s breathtaking landscapes and rich cultures attract travelers from all over the world. But behind the postcard views, many tourism host communities face daily struggles with poverty, food insecurity, and limited access to health care.
The Tatu Maisha Project is changing this narrative by empowering women and girls, feeding families, improving health, and creating sustainable livelihoods in 10 key tourism areas across Uganda.
Every contribution whether time, resources, or funding has a direct impact on a family’s life. With your support, we can feed more families, empower more women, and strengthen the heart of Uganda’s tourism communities
70% focus on girls and women empowerment
Livelihoods status in Uganda
- Over 40% of people in rural Uganda live below the poverty line. (UBOS)
- Women in tourism-adjacent communities often earn less than USD 2 per day, limiting their ability to feed and care for their families.
- Many households lack basic essentials such as bedding, cooking utensils, and hygiene supplies.
- Access to healthcare especially maternal and child health services is scarce, leading to preventable illnesses and high maternal mortality rates.
These challenges not only harm the people who welcome visitors into their regions but also threaten the long-term sustainability of Uganda’s tourism economy.
Through Tatu Maisha we aim to.
- Food Security in Uganda: Ensure reliable, nutritious food support for 2,000 vulnerable households annually.
- Household Dignity: Provide essential home items to improve living conditions and restore dignity.
- Economic Empowerment: Equip women with skills, tools, and small business support to achieve financial independence.
- Health & Wellness: Deliver accessible healthcare and health education, focusing on maternal, child, and community well-being.
At Tatu, we believe every family deserves the means to thrive, every woman deserves the power to shape her future, and every community deserves the resources to build lasting livelihoods, achieve food security, and enjoy good health
Tatu Maisha Project Impact Counter
Key Focus Areas
- 1. Feeding Families: Quarterly food distributions to the most vulnerable, ensuring children and mothers have consistent access to nutritious meals.
- 2. Household Essentials: Provision of dignity kits that include mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils, and hygiene supplies to create safe, healthy homes.
- 3. Women’s Economic Empowerment: Training in agribusiness, handicrafts, and eco-tourism services; startup microgrants; and the establishment of women-led SACCOs to drive local enterprise.
- 4. Health Access and Education in rural Uganda: Mobile clinics, health screenings, maternal care, and community education campaigns to reduce preventable illness and improve well-being.
Project contribution to UN SDGs
- SDG 1: No Poverty: Reducing poverty through sustainable income generation and household support.
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger: Providing food security to thousands of vulnerable families.
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being: Delivering health services and education to underserved communities.
- SDG 5: Gender Equality: Empowering women and girls to lead economic change.
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth: Creating sustainable livelihood opportunities in tourism regions.
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities: Strengthening the resilience and inclusivity of tourism host communities.
Why The Tatu Maisha Project matters
By investing in people who sustain Uganda’s tourism experience, we create a win-win situation: stronger families, healthier communities, and a more sustainable tourism industry. This is more than charity, it’s empowerment that transforms Ugandan communities from dependency to self-reliance.
Our Charity outreach to support Tatu Maisha Project
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Support the Tatu Maisha Project in Uganda. Feeding families, empowering women, improving health in 10 tourism host communities. Join us in creating lasting change