World Action Fund (WAF) currently operates in the West Nile sub region and occassionally in Eastern, Western, Central and Southern regions of Uganda in Humanitarian and Development projects
Focusing on climate change and environmental sustainability by engaging youth, schools, smallholder farmers, and communities in conservation and protection efforts
Providing holistic Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) services, including assistive devices, therapy, counseling, and nutrition support to improve well-being and independence
Vision
A world of courage, lenience and integrity, where poverty has been defeated and people live in pride and safe.
To engage in long-term development efforts aimed at alleviating suffering by addressing the root causes of poverty, improved health, fostering sustainable solutions that protect, empower people
World Action Fund is an indigenous, nonprofit organization founded in 2014, operating in Uganda.
Our approach is holistic supporting both life-saving and life-changing solutions for the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. From rapid emergency response to innovative development programming, we operate in remote, rural, and hard-to-reach areas to ensure that no one is left behind. What sets us apart is our commitment to collaboration. We actively build partnerships with governments, non-profit organizations, and local communities to maximize our reach and impact. With social venture accelerator committed to solving systemic challenges in climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods, inclusive urbanization, health, and education. WAF blends community-driven development with evidence-based innovation, making it a unique partner for impact investors seeking measurable returns in both social outcomes and long-term resilience.
In Terego district, Uganda, single and teenage mothers face daily struggles of poverty, early motherhood, and limited opportunities. With no stable income or collateral, they can’t access loans to start businesses, leaving them trapped in a cycle that often repeats through their daughters vulnerable to teenage pregnancy and exploitation.
But hope is not lost. The group has started a savings box, and with your support, we can empower more women, protect girls, and build a future where no mother must choose between feeding her children and sending them to school.
Jane: I bought stocks, could afford three meals a day. My twins, once frail from malnutrition, now had the energy to play and laugh.
Jesca: This money saved my life, no one has ever done this for me. Now, I believe I can give my daughter a future
Single mothers and entrepreneurs received non-refundable business startup capital after training