The Barakah Foundation is a Community Based Organization (CBO) based in Wandawa Cell, Industrial City Division, Mbale City, Uganda. Established under the Non-Governmental Organizations Act, 2016 and its Regulations, 2017, the Foundation was founded by dedicated community members in October 2025.
We exist to serve vulnerable families — those facing poverty, poor health, disability and lack of basic necessities such as food, clean water, shelter, education and medical care. Through faith-guided service, we work to relieve hardship and restore dignity.
A healthy, equitable, compassionate society in which all people, especially the vulnerable, have dignity and access to essential services.
To serve communities through spiritual elevation, social welfare, health, feeding, clean water provision and upliftment of vulnerable groups — in a manner consistent with Islamic values, good governance, transparency and inclusiveness.
Serving with mercy and care for all.
Doing what is right, always.
Open, honest use of resources.
Answerable to community & donors.
Fairness and equity for all.
Actively doing good for others.
Involving those we serve.
Dignity for every person.
The Foundation is governed democratically and transparently, in line with its Constitution and Ugandan law.
The supreme decision-making body of all Members. It elects officers, approves reports, budgets and work plans, and meets at least once a year at the AGM.
Elected officers — Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary and members — who oversee projects, accountability and resource mobilization. They meet at least quarterly.
Specialized committees for Finance & Audit, Projects, Water & Sanitation, Medical & Health, and Mosque Construction support the Board's work.
Chairs meetings, represents the Foundation and ensures decisions are implemented.
Manages finances, prepares statements and safeguards funds per policy.
Keeps minutes, correspondence, membership records and handles notices.
Oversight of projects and community engagement.
Supports accountability and resource mobilization.
Supports program implementation and oversight.
Become a member, volunteer your time, or support our work with a donation.