Uganda
WHAT WE DO
Expanding access to education, clean water, and brighter futures.
“End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.”
United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #2: Zero Hunger
"Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment, and decent work for all."
UN Sustainable Development Goal #8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
"Reduce inequality within and among countries."
UN Sustainable Development Goal #10: Reduce Inequalities
In Uganda, Opportunity is helping children, families, and communities build stronger futures through investments in education, financial inclusion, and essential infrastructure. Through EduFinance and EduQuality programs, schools are gaining access to financing, training, and resources that improve learning environments and help students reach their full potential. Building on this work, Opportunity and Opportunity Bank Uganda are launching a new safe water pilot initiative that will help families access affordable household water filters through microloans. By improving access to education and clean water, communities are better equipped to improve health, reduce barriers to learning and livelihoods, and create lasting opportunities for future generations.
Why Uganda?
- 45.8M total population
- 76% of the population lives in rural areas, and 73% of the workforce is employed in agriculture
- 1.4M refugees now live in Uganda, now the largest host country in Africa
- 44% of refugee youth in Uganda are unemployed, compared to 14% of Ugandan youth nationals.
- 80% of refugee youth who are working are self-employed mainly in agriculture.
How we create opportunity.
EduFinance and EduQuality
Opportunity is helping schools create stronger learning environments through access to financing, school improvement programs, and leadership training. Through EduFinance and EduQuality, schools are investing in better facilities, strengthening educational quality, and expanding opportunities for thousands of students to learn and thrive.
Safe Water Initiative
Opportunity and Opportunity Bank Uganda are launching a pilot program that will help 200 families access affordable water filters through microloans, improving access to safe drinking water for approximately 1,000 people. Families will spend less time collecting and treating water, reduce exposure to waterborne illness, and gain more time to invest in education, livelihoods, and family wellbeing.
See how your support is alleviating
poverty in Uganda.
Latest results as of March 2026