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About Kalongo Widows & Orphans Foundation

We are a community-rooted nonprofit uplifting widows and orphans in Kalongo through education, healthcare access, nutrition, and sustainable livelihoods. Our approach is holistic, transparent, and powered by local leadership.

Grassroots Child Safeguarding Accountability Care & Protection

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Impact snapshot (last 12 months)

420+

Children supported

180+

Widows empowered

65%

Girls in programs

98%

School retention

Figures represent internal monitoring & partner reports; audited totals published annually.

Our Mission

To restore dignity and opportunity for widows and orphans in Kalongo through education, care, and economic resilience.

Education

Scholarships, school materials, mentorship, and safe spaces that promote learning and psychosocial wellbeing.

Scholarships Mentorship

Health & Nutrition

Clinic linkages, essential care, and nutrition support—because a healthy child learns and thrives.

Feeding Checkups

Livelihoods

Village savings groups, agro-enterprise, and skills training that strengthen caregivers’ income.

VSLA Skills

Our Story

From a neighborhood initiative to a structured foundation with trusted partners.

2017 — Beginnings Started neighborhood support circles for widows and vulnerable children; provided meals and school supplies.

2020 — Community structures Formed caregiver groups, piloted savings (VSLA), and formalized basic safeguarding procedures.

2023 — Expansion Increased school coverage; introduced mentorship and health screenings with local clinics.

2025 — Today Strengthening systems, monitoring, and partnerships to scale impact with transparency.

Leadership & Team

Local leadership with community trust and lived experience.

Mpagi Francis

Founder & Director

Community mobilizer with a decade of grassroots experience leading child-focused initiatives in Kalongo.

Program Lead

Education & Child Protection

Coordinates school partnerships, scholarship tracking, and mentorship to ensure retention and safety.

Operations

Health, Nutrition & Admin

Leads clinic linkages, nutrition plans, and administrative systems for accountability.

Partners & Friends

We work with schools, clinics, faith groups, and local leaders who share our values.

Kalongo PS

Kalisizo Health

Community VSLA

Youth Mentors

Faith Group

Local Council

Transparency & Safeguarding

We commit to ethical fundraising, safeguarding children, and publishing impact.

Safeguarding

All staff and volunteers follow child safeguarding guidelines. Concerns are documented and escalated through clear channels.

Background checks Reporting

Monitoring

We track enrollment, retention, and wellbeing. Summaries are shared with donors and community leaders.

Indicators Annual report

Accountability

Funds are stewarded with care. Receipts are issued and intents are logged (see Payments pages).

Receipts Audit-ready

Help a child stay in school

Your gift today provides school materials, a meal, and a safe community for learning.

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