We help nurture the global communities from which Cobblestone’s people come,
by supporting targeted development initiatives.
In line with one of our core values, "Others must benefit from our existence" , we established “The Cobblestone Foundation Uganda” to give back to the society where Cobblestone grew from. Our social purpose is intrinsic to our business purpose, and we are committed to making a tangible difference to the lives of as many people as possible.
Our vision is to create an empowered and self-sustainable
world where everyone has access to quality living, education, health,
and employment.
Being the voice and drivers of change for underprivileged communities
Aiding irrespective of cultural, racial, and gender differences
Rooting out inequalities to give everyone the same starting line
Sustainability and empowerment are our guiding principles
Ensuring accountability and transparency in every area we operate in
The Cobblestone Foundation Uganda is incorporated under the Section 18(3) of the Companies Act 2012 in the Republic of Uganda. Currently it runs an Education Support Program. Our goal is to help give opportunity to the young leaders who will eventually fill the positions to drive development in East Africa and ultimately beyond. We are also in the phase of developing a Maternal Health Program.
Education Support Program
The education program provides opportunities to young local students whose talent and promise exceed their financial resources to complete their education. With a vision that education is a catalyst for social and economic change, the programme provides financial, social, and academic support to identified scholars by supporting education programmes in information technology.
Maternal Health Program
In health, our focus area is maternal health. Currently, we are planning its initiation by mapping current facilities and carrying out need assessment in areas of Kumi. The goal is to support mothers through improved access to healthcare, reduce maternal deaths and complications in child birth.
Meet our first batch of Cobblestone Foundation Scholars from the Kumi district, Uganda. All of them were Division 1 performers in their Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) and are currently enrolled in secondary education at Seeta High School Green Campus.
Apio Irene Scovia
What do you aspire to become?
I want to be a lawyer in the High court of Uganda.
How do you think the involvement of Cobblestone Foundation will help you in reaching your aspirational goals?
Cobblestone foundation will help support me to complete my education. Through this, I also intend to help others. This will help me get a good job to help my parents and provide basic needs for my family.
Ogwang David
What do you aspire to become?
I intend to study hard and become a Doctor so that I am able to help many people in my community.
How do you think the involvement of Cobblestone Foundation will help you in reaching your aspirational goals?
They are paying my school fees, including basic needs at school and home. They also actually provide us with laptop for research while in holidays.
Elasu Benard
What do you aspire to become?
Surgeon. I love the way they treat people and I also want to be supporting others by giving them good service.
How do you think the involvement of Cobblestone Foundation will help you in reaching your aspirational goals?
They always keep encouraging me to work hard, provide school fees needs and other materials so that I may be able to study and achieve good things in future.
Akareut Sharon
What do you aspire to become?
Cardiologist. I have passion for it, and I would like to help people since most people die of heart attack. This will help me get some resources to help raise our family.
How do you think the involvement of Cobblestone Foundation will help you in reaching your aspirational goals?
Cobblestone foundation will help me through paying for my basic needs and education and I see my future bright and fulfilled.
Olepus Francis
What do you aspire to become?
Surgeon Orthopedic. It’s my dream to help people with disabilities and born problems so they may be able to live a better and fulfilled life.
How do you think the involvement of Cobblestone Foundation will help you in reaching your aspirational goals?
By paying my school fees which I could not manage. They take care of me by providing me with basic needs to access quality education and to be the person I want to be in future
To give all our team members an opportunity to play a more active part in the workings of the Foundation and to create a meaningful impact in the lives of the less privileged, we have a rotational internal role, with 1 year of tenure, of a Program Coordinator for the Foundation. This is an internal role to give team members at Cobblestone a chance to go above and beyond their normal roles and contribute to the benefit of disadvantaged communities.
In addition to the coordinator, we have a Project Administrator and two on-ground Program Officers who support the functioning of the Foundation in Uganda.
Rhona
Project Administrator
I am very passionate about giving back to the community and to one of the key areas that has been undermined - education. I believe that every child has a right to good education. A major cause for children not going to school is Poverty and that’s why it is important to first eliminate the root cause of poverty and send children to school and we will be able to see a better Uganda. Therefore the opportunity to serve under Cobblestone Foundation Uganda was a no brainer for me. Having worked in an NGO for 4 years and half, teaching and empowering people through entrepreneurship skills so they can become self-sustainable and seeing lives change greatly, I feel privileged to be able to serve with the
foundation.
For more information about the Cobblestone Foundation Uganda and our support programs, write to us at
information@cobblestonefoundation.com
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