About FOCEI
FOCEI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable children through education, health, and empowerment. We believe that every child deserves access to quality learning, proper healthcare, and opportunities to build a better future.
Our programs provide school sponsorships, essential learning resources, life skills training, and health support to ensure holistic child development. By working closely with communities we create sustainable change in the lives of children. Through the generosity of donors and partners, we are breaking barriers and giving children the chance to thrive and succeed in life.
Our Mission
Working together to invest in the lives of children to build a healthy environment they need to thrive and empower them to create lasting change in their lives and communities.
Our Vision
Empowering children for community transformation.
Core Values
Compassion and Kindness
We prioritize understanding and empathy towards the needs and challenges of children. We approach our work with a caring and nurturing attitude, ensuring that children feel supported and valued.
Honesty and Integrity
We maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity in all our actions and interactions. We are committed to transparency, trustworthiness, and ethical conduct, ensuring the well-being of children is never compromised.
Teamwork and Service
We believe that collective efforts are essential in achieving our mission. Our dedicated team collaborates seamlessly to provide the best possible service and support for children, their families, and communities.
Transparency and Accountability
We are accountable for our actions and decisions. We operate with openness, providing clear information about our initiatives and finances. Accountability ensures that we can measure and improve our impact on child empowerment.
Our Story
FOCEI did not begin with grand resources or elaborate plans. It began with something simple, something powerful: a meal, a prayer, a listening ear.
In our project area, too many children were living in despair. Some had been abandoned by their families, left to navigate life alone. Others came from homes where extreme poverty made basic needs — food, clothing, medical care — seem impossible. Many had lost all hope, carrying burdens no child should have to bear. We saw their pain, and though we didn’t have much, we had love to give. So we began with what we could. We gathered the children, shared meals with them, prayed together, and sat with them in counseling sessions. In those simple moments, something beautiful happened. The children, who had once been silent, started to talk. They smiled. They believed again.
Praying Together: Restoring Faith
We didn’t just feed them physically; we fed their spirits. Every gathering began with prayer. We prayed for them, with them, and over them. For many, prayer became a source of strength. In a world that had told them they were forgotten, they began to believe they were loved, that their lives had meaning, and that their circumstances did not define them.
Counseling: Healing the Heart
Beyond hunger and physical struggles, many of these children carried deep emotional wounds. They had experienced neglect, abuse, loss, and rejection. We created a safe space for them to share their pain. As they opened up, we listened, we reassured, we reminded them that their past did not determine their future.
Education: Opening Doors to a Brighter Future
We started by helping children return to school. We provided uniforms, school fees, books, and supplies — everything they needed for a fresh start. We worked with teachers and mentors to ensure these children received emotional and academic support. Children who once saw no future for themselves now dared to dream of becoming doctors, teachers, and leaders in their own communities.
Transforming Lives, One Story at a Time
The change we have witnessed is remarkable. A child who once felt abandoned now walks into school with confidence. A mother who once struggled to put food on the table now runs a small business and proudly sends her children to school. This is the heart of FOCEI: we are not here to offer temporary relief, we are here to restore hope.
Our Key Focus Areas
Education & Sponsorship
Education is the foundation for a better future, yet many children lack access due to financial constraints. FOCEI bridges this gap by providing school fees, uniforms, and learning materials. We also offer mentorship and academic support, and our sponsorship program connects donors with children in need.
Health & Well-being
A child’s ability to learn and thrive is directly linked to their health. FOCEI supports children’s well-being by providing access to medical care, health screenings, hygiene education, and proper nutrition through school feeding programs.
Learning Resources
FOCEI works to improve educational access by providing textbooks, notebooks, and digital learning tools to underprivileged schools, and by supporting the development of libraries.
Life Skills & Empowerment
Beyond academics, children need essential life skills. FOCEI offers training in financial literacy, leadership, communication, and vocational skills to help children build independence and confidence.
Community Engagement
Sustainable change happens when communities come together. FOCEI collaborates with parents, teachers, and local leaders to create long-term solutions for education and child welfare.
Our Team
Winnie Nakayenze — Founder / Team Leader
Muzaaki Doreen — Finance Manager
Wabwire Jackson — Assistant Programs Officer
Namwigo Loving — Training Coordinator
Nabukwasi Phoebe — Administrator / Teacher