The FUNDAMENTAL INITIATIVE FOR SUSTAINABLE TRANSFORMATION (FIST) Uganda is a Nonprofit, nonpartisan, Non-Governmental (NGO) DEVELOPMENT Organization focused on empowering the underprivileged communities. At FIST we believe that children, our environment and the offer of a second chance are the greatest opportunity to transform any community into something both beautiful and sustainable. FIST started as a small Community-Based Organization in Walukuba-Masese Division making small but meaningful impact in surrounding communities for 3 years before transitioning into a National NGO REG. No. INDP000131NB, Permit Number 1960 in 2018 with an ambitious vision for Uganda and beyond headquartered in Jinja.
Background:
Our Story:
FIST’s vision was inspired by the story of a young boy born into extreme poverty who befriended a teacher from the rundown village school he could not afford to attend when his mother took ill. When the teacher learned that his mother had died, he took the young boy under his wing, offered him one hot meal a day, free lessons and above all, friendship. Today, that blessed child pays it forward continually with the help of more friends and well-wishers.
FIST follows maxims that ensure best practice. We rely on networking and collaboration with key community stakeholders to ensure impactful interventions. With our partners, we enforce the highest ethical standards at all times, while also ensuring that the safety and provision of duty of care is extended to all those we are charged with servicing.
Core Values
Transparency
We are committed to act in an ethical and honest manner. We try to ensure the “do no harm” principles for our own work and our partners’ work. We respect the rights of everyone and we believe that people should be treated with equal consideration and dignity.
Active participation
We adhere to professional standards; encourage the empowerment of communities, youth and women to participate in issues affecting their wellbeing.
Effective Communication
We consciously take steps to improve, develop, and expand our communication abilities both interpersonally and with the world.
Team work
We are committed to effective partnerships with grantees, donors and government institutions.
Organization Strategy
Vision:
An inclusive, safe and sustainable world for generations to come.
Mission:
To equip people with the knowledge and skills they need to learn, act and transform their lives and their communities.
Our Activities
We transform the wellbeing of communities through
Areas of coverage
Present staffing
