Now and Tomorrow Uganda is an independent, refugee-led organization that was established six years ago with the mission to support and empower the refugee community in Uganda. As a registered corporation with charity status. We are dedicated to fostering resilience and promoting self-sustainability among refugees.
Supporting refugee communities since 2019
We work with communities to support their initiatives in educating their children, generating incomes and food security for their families, and building structures necessary to make those things happen.
We work towards a day when all refugee children will be actively engaged in formal education programs that prepare them for a purposeful and fulfilling life and a day when communities have developed the capacity and confidence to control their futures.
All activities, communications, and interactions are based on truth.
All activities and financial information are open to review by partners and beneficiaries.
Staff recognizes change is inevitable and we must remain open to new ideas, methods, and processes.
All activities and investments are viewed through the lens of “How does this improve the lives of refugees we serve”.
All communications and interactions among stakeholders will be conducted civilly.
Now and Tomorrow Uganda operates with oversight from an independent Board of Directors, ensuring transparency, accountability, and effective decision-making. Recognizing the strength in unity, we actively foster alliances and collaborative relationships between diverse Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to amplify our collective impact.
At Now and Tomorrow Uganda, we champion education and skill development. In 2019, we initiated the Soma!!!Soma!!! program, a community-anchored school readiness effort. This program focuses on out-of-school children aged 6 to 12, preparing them for entry into formal primary education. Engaging instructors from the very communities we serve, alongside committed parent committees, Soma!!!Soma!!! delivers school preparation activities three days a week, providing children with the essential groundwork for their educational future.
We are dedicated to empowering refugee communities in Uganda by supporting their initiatives in education, income generation, and food security. At Now and Tomorrow Uganda, we believe in building a future where all refugee children are engaged in education and communities can confidently shape their destinies. Rooted in integrity, transparency, and a commitment to serving refugees, we welcome your questions, comments, and opportunities for collaboration.
As we strive to enhance our impact and expand our reach, Now and Tomorrow Uganda is in the process of completing its registration with the Ugandan government to operate as a fully independent organization. We have already achieved a significant milestone by registering as a company limited by guarantee and hold a certificate of incorporation. Our dedication to transparency and compliance is further demonstrated through our taxpayer identification number: 1016555426.
January is a Congolese refugee living in Uganda for more than 20 years. He pursued his educational journey and profession in Uganda and built a career in social work nurtured by Makerere University and Nsamizi Training Institute of Social Development.
His interest in community practice/development, administration, social research, group work, and project management enabled him to co-found Now and Tomorrow Uganda in 2019, embedded in his passion and experience living in diverse communities and a commitment to giving back to minority communities and groups.
Boniface is a Rwandan refugee who has lived in Uganda for over 20 years. He started his education in Uganda and graduated from Nkumba University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies.
His passion comes from applying the knowledge attained to give back to communities, build community development, and work with humanitarian organizations to build community resilience. While he was at the University, he served as a student leader in several student platforms and he organized a series of community outreaches to support vulnerable communities.
Jeninah is a Ugandan who works tirelessly to make sure Now and Tomorrow Uganda is financially accountable. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance and supports N&TU using a computerized accounting system to manage and control the financial health of N&TU.
Vema is a Burundian refugee who has lived in Uganda for about 17 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work and social administration from Bugema University.
Her passion for working with the community and children has rendered a great service to ensuring orphaned refugee and host community children and other Orphaned and other Vulnerable Children enroll and remain in formal primary schools around the Nakivale refugee settlement.
Brendah is a passionate Ugandan social worker dedicated to fostering positive change in communities. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Social Administration from Makerere University,
where she developed a strong foundation in social welfare, advocacy, and community development. She is deeply committed to empowering individuals and families, ensuring they have access to essential services and opportunities for growth.
Vema is a Burundian refugee who has lived in Uganda for about 17 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work and social administration from Bugema University.
Her passion for working with the community and children has rendered a great service to ensuring orphaned refugee and host community children and other Orphaned and other Vulnerable Children enroll and remain in formal primary schools around the Nakivale refugee settlement.
Patricia supervises all education programs for the Office of the Prime Minister at the Nakivale Refugee Settlement. She coordinates with government schools as well as private schools, informal education programs, and UNHCR.
In his capacity as Community Development Officer for the local district, Silver works with both host country and refugee non-profit organizations to get them registered with the government and assists in building their professional capacity.
John has over 25 years of experience in various international roles working for Oxfam GB, the British Council, and LINGOs/Humentum. John is also Chair of PM4NGOs, the organization that owns the Project (PM)DPro and Program DPro certifications.
He served as Vice-Chair of Anti-Slavery International and Chair of the Dalit Solidarity Network. He recently co-founded Pyramid Learning www.pyramidlearning.org to help appropriate, accessible, and actionable learning get to those who need it most. He is also a Senior Fellow of the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation.
