Restoring Hope | Transforming Lives
Every Child Deserves the Chance to Learn, Belong, and Thrive
Elpida Rising Foundation Uganda is a Uganda-based Non Governmental organization working to expand opportunities for vulnerable children and persons with disabilities through inclusive education, skills development, and sustainable livelihoods. Just €1 a Day Can Make a Difference
20 → 50 children
supported between Term I and Term III, 2026
Restoring Hope | Transforming Lives
Empowering vulnerable communities through education, inclusion, and sustainable livelihoods.
Who we are
A future built on inclusion
A child’s circumstances should never determine the limits of their future. We work with families, schools, communities, and partners to help reduce barriers to learning, strengthen inclusion, and create pathways towards independence and opportunity.
Founded by Lule Maurice
A journalist whose own opportunity to access education inspired him to support children facing educational barriers in rural Mubende District.
2023
began supporting seven children
2026
legally registered in Uganda
Who we are
A future built on inclusion
A child’s circumstances should never determine the limits of their future. We work with families, schools, communities, and partners to help reduce barriers to learning, strengthen inclusion, and create pathways towards independence and opportunity.
Our story
Founded by Lule Maurice
A journalist who, in 2023, began personally supporting seven children in rural Mubende District.
Who we are
A child’s circumstances should never determine the limits of their future. We work with families, schools, communities, and partners to help reduce barriers to learning, strengthen inclusion, and create pathways towards independence and opportunity.
Partnership invitation
Meaningful change takes people working together. We welcome responsible partnerships with schools, community organizations, foundations, businesses, professionals, and individuals who share our commitment to education, disability inclusion, and sustainable livelihoods.
Elpida Rising Foundation grew from a commitment to respond to practical barriers that prevent children and vulnerable community members from accessing education, developing skills, and pursuing sustainable livelihoods. We seek to turn that commitment into practical, community-rooted action—working alongside families, schools, and partners rather than making promises we cannot verify.
Elpida Rising Foundation was founded by Lule Maurice, a journalist whose own opportunity to access education inspired him to support children facing educational barriers in rural Mubende District. Through his work, he witnessed how poverty, limited resources, and stigma against children with disabilities denied many children access to education, dignity, and equal opportunities. In 2023, he began personally supporting seven children by paying school fees, purchasing school uniforms and scholastic materials, visiting families, and engaging schools to seek bursaries, while developing the vision for a foundation that was legally registered in Uganda in 2026.
About Us
Guided by dignity, inclusion, and accountability
Elpida Rising Foundation Uganda is a registered Ugandan Non Governmental organization established to support vulnerable children and persons with disabilities. Our work is guided by dignity, inclusion, accountability, and the belief that communities are stronger when everyone has a fair opportunity to participate and thrive.
Our vision
A society where vulnerable children and persons with disabilities have equal opportunities to learn, participate, develop their abilities, and live with dignity.
Our mission
To empower vulnerable children and persons with disabilities through inclusive education, skills development, and sustainable livelihood initiatives, working with communities and partners to expand access, participation, and opportunity.
Our values
Dignity
We treat every person with respect and protect their privacy.
Inclusion
We work to reduce barriers and support meaningful participation.
Accountability
We communicate honestly and use resources responsibly.
Collaboration
We value the knowledge and contribution of families, schools, communities, and partners.
Sustainability
We seek practical solutions that can create lasting benefits.
Our team
Leadership and governance
Elpida Rising Foundation is guided by its leadership and governance structures, with a commitment to responsible management, safeguarding, and transparent partnerships.
Winnie Beigaraho
Chairperson, Board of Directors
Provides strategic leadership and governance oversight to the Board, ensuring accountability and transparency.
Lule Maurice
Executive Director
Provides strategic leadership and oversees the day-to-day operations of Elpida Rising Foundation Uganda.
Karamagi Esther Moonlight
Board Secretary
Supports governance documentation, meeting minutes, and organizational records.
Kanyike Silva
Treasurer
Supports financial oversight, budgeting, and accountability in accordance with the foundation’s financial procedures.
Harriet Matovu Nakachwa
Compliance Officer & Data Protection Officer
Oversees compliance and data protection, promoting accountability, ethical practices, and regulatory compliance.
Winnie Beigaraho
Chairperson, Board of Directors
Madam Winnie provides strategic leadership and governance oversight to the Board, ensuring accountability, transparency, and effective decision-making. She guides the foundation’s strategic direction, supports resource mobilization, and promotes partnerships that advance inclusive education, disability inclusion, skills development, and sustainable livelihoods for vulnerable communities.
Lule Maurice
Executive Director
The Executive Director provides strategic leadership and oversees the day-to-day operations of Elpida Rising Foundation Uganda. He leads program implementation, resource mobilization, partnership development, financial accountability, and organizational growth to ensure the Foundation achieves its mission.
He represents the Foundation before partners, donors, government agencies, and other stakeholders while ensuring effective governance, transparency, and accountability in all organizational activities.
Karamagi Esther Moonlight
Board Secretary
Supports governance documentation, meeting minutes, and organizational records.
Kanyike Silva
Treasurer
Supports financial oversight, budgeting, and accountability in accordance with the foundation’s financial procedures.
Harriet Matovu Nakachwa
Compliance Officer & Data Protection Officer
Oversees compliance and data protection, promoting accountability, ethical practices, regulatory compliance, and the protection of beneficiaries’ personal information and privacy.
Our Programs
How we expand access, participation, and opportunity
To ensure the highest standard of accountability and impact, our inclusive education initiative operates under a structured framework aligned with our official national mandate.
Equitable Learning Access
Guaranteeing direct entry into quality primary and secondary education systems for marginalized, orphaned, and high-risk Children.
Specialized Disability Inclusion
Removing physical and institutional barriers to accommodate and empower learners with diverse physical and cognitive disabilities.
Holistic Welfare & Child Protection
Monitoring student well-being and actively promoting the physical rights, safety, and psychological welfare of children within the community.
Community-Led Advocacy
Collaborating with local stakeholders in the Mubende District to build safe, supportive, and education-first environments for every child.
Our four program areas
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Inclusive Education
Inclusive Education
Inclusive Education
We support access to learning for vulnerable children by working with families and schools to address barriers such as school-related costs and access to essential learning materials, school uniforms. Our approach aims to help children attend school, participate in learning, and continue their education in a supportive environment.
Possible activities: School-fee support, scholastic materials, uniforms, learning support, attendance follow-up, and collaboration with participating schools.
Disability Inclusion
Disability Inclusion
Disability Inclusion
We promote the dignity, participation, and inclusion of persons with disabilities. We aim to work with individuals, families, schools, and community partners to identify barriers and support access to learning, skills, and community opportunities.
Possible activities: Inclusive learning support, accessibility awareness, referrals to appropriate services, assistive-item support, and community sensitization.
Skills Development
Skills Development
Planned Initiative
Skills Development
Planned Initiative
Practical skills can help young people and community members build confidence and prepare for economic participation. We seek to connect skills development with real opportunities, appropriate instruction, and the needs of the local community.
Potential areas: Agricultural, Tailoring, hair and beauty skills, carpentry, and other locally relevant vocational skills.
Sustainable Livelihoods
Sustainable Livelihoods
Planned Initiative
Sustainable Livelihoods
Planned Initiative
We seek to support more resilient household and community livelihoods through practical, locally relevant initiatives. Our long-term aim is to help people strengthen their capacity to meet essential needs and pursue greater independence.
Potential areas: Small-scale farming, poultry, and other community livelihood activities developed with local needs and available resources in mind.
While education remains our primary active focus, Elpida Rising Foundation (U) is legally empowered and actively planning to scale operations into two critical socioeconomic sectors.
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Sustainable Livelihoods & Charitable Support
Launching vocational training, community-led economic resources, and charitable aid programs designed to lift vulnerable families out of systemic poverty and foster long-term self-reliance.
Community Health Care & Disease Prevention
Establishing targeted healthcare delivery frameworks, community wellness outreach, and robust disease prevention campaigns to build a healthier, more resilient populace.
Our Impact
Education support: a documented starting point
We believe trust is built through clear, verifiable information. We aim to share what has been done, who has been reached, what has changed, and what still needs support.
150% increase in two terms
How we support children
Assistance with school fees and other education-related costs, uniforms, learning materials, and meals.
Schools and community partnerships
We collaborate with schools to promote access to inclusive, quality education for children from vulnerable backgrounds.
Our commitment to honest reporting
We will not present targets as achievements or publish figures that we cannot substantiate.
How we support children
In Term I of 2026, Elpida Rising Foundation Uganda supported 20 children through education assistance, achieving a reported 96% school attendance rate with no recorded dropouts during the term. By Term III of 2026, we had expanded our support to 50 children—a 150% increase in just two terms. Through assistance with school fees and other education-related costs, uniforms, learning materials, and meals, we are breaking barriers to education, strengthening school participation, and creating brighter opportunities for vulnerable children.
Behind every number is a child with a dream, a family with renewed hope, and a future worth investing in. At Elpida Rising Foundation Uganda, we are not simply supporting children to attend school; we are helping build a future where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
Schools and community partnerships
Elpida Rising Foundation Uganda collaborates with schools to promote access to inclusive, quality education for children from vulnerable backgrounds, including children with disabilities. Through engagement with school administrators and relevant stakeholders, we identify learners’ needs and support their educational participation and well-being.
While we value these partnerships, specific school names and identifying details are not published on our website to respect partner relationships and protect the privacy of the children we serve. Further information may be shared with prospective donors and partners, where appropriate and with the necessary permissions.
Our commitment to honest reporting
We will distinguish between completed activities, ongoing work, and future plans. We will not present targets as achievements or publish figures that we cannot substantiate. We respect the privacy and dignity of the children and community members we serve.
What we track
- Number of children supported, using de-identified records where appropriate.
- School attendance and continuation, verified with school records.
- Support delivered, such as fees, uniforms, meals, and learning materials.
- Participation in disability inclusion and skills activities, where applicable.
- Feedback from families, schools, participants, and partners.
Partner With Us
Help create practical, lasting opportunities
We welcome conversations with foundations, grantmakers, schools, businesses, community groups, professionals, and individuals interested in responsible partnerships.
Send an inquiry
We will respond by email.
Elpida Rising Foundation Uganda
Nkanaga Cell, Kasaana Ward, East Division, Mubende Municipality