UNLOCKING POTENTIAL . EMPOWERING CHILDREN . UGANDA

Every child deserves to see their future

UNLOCKING POTENTIAL . Empowering Children

The Joseph Baliddawa Foundation for the Visuallly impaired empowers children with visual impairments across Uganda through education, eye healthcare, and mentorship – so every child can live with dignity, confidence and opportunity.

WHO WE ARE

Founded to honour a legacy , built to change lives

  • The Joseph Baliddawa Foundation for the Visually Impaired is dedicated to empowering children with visual impairments to live with dignity, confidence, and opportunity.

  • Founded to honor the legacy of Joseph Baliddawa, we work to provide education, healthcare, and community support for visually impaired children across Uganda.

Our Vision

A Uganda where every child with a visual impairment can reach their full potential and thrive in society.

Our Mission

To empower and educate children with visual impairments through sustainable support, inclusive education, healthcare, and mentorship.

 

 

Why We Exist

  • Over 80,000 children in Uganda live with visual impairment, many lacking access to education and healthcare
  • Poverty and stigma often prevent children from receiving timely treatment and the support they need.
  • We believe every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to their community.

WHO WE ARE

Our  3 Core , Programmes

Education Support

Providing scholastic materials, braille learning resources, assistive devices, and inclusive education support for children in primary and secondary schools.

Eye Health & Vision Care

Facilitating eye screenings, treatment, surgeries where appropriate, assistive devices, and partnerships with eye clinics to preserve or improve vision.

Mentorship & Development

One-on-one mentorship, life skills training, and ongoing support to build confidence, character, and wellbeing in every child we serve.

OUR IMPACT

Every Number   is a child , whose life has changed

Children in Uganda with visual impairment we exist to reach

100+
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Core programmes delivering education, care, and mentorship

5+
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Of support provided free of charge to children in need

25+
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OUR WORK IN PICTURES

Seeing   the difference , we make

GET INVOLVED

How  to partner , with us

Donate

Support programs, equipment, and medical care for children in need. Every contribution — no matter the size — directly transforms a child’s life.

Volunteer

Share your time, skills, or expertise to mentor and support children across our programmes. Your presence makes a lasting difference.

Partner

Collaborate with us as schools, clinics, businesses, or community organisations to extend our reach and deepen our impact across Uganda.

 

Give a child the chance to thrive

 

Your donation funds scholastic materials, vision care, and mentorship for children who otherwise go without. Help us build a Uganda where every ability is seen and valued.      Get in touch with us

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  • Education Support

    Education Support

    September 6th, 2026· 0.1 min·

    Providing scholastic materials, braille learning resources, assistive devices, and inclusive education support

  • Eye Health & Vision Care

    Eye Health & Vision Care

    January 15th, 2019· 2 min·

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  • Mentorship & Development

    Mentorship & Development

    January 15th, 2019· 1.9 min·

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