VISION FOR THE AGED UGANDA
managed by M. WANGOLA
About us
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Vision for the Aged Uganda is a Non Governmental Organization ,Non Profit making, Non Partisan Charitable organization founded in October 2007 to work for the plight and preservation of the dignity of older persons in Uganda formed by 12 members from six sub counties of West budama county namely: Petta, Paya, Nagongera, Kisoko, Kirewa and Mulanda. However, we have extended the services to the rest of the District. The members had in mind that the Aging population in the World is growing very rapidly and that there is very weak infrastructure put in place to address their concerns and needs of that group and also the loss of productive age group as a result of HIV /AIDS.
LEGAL STATUS
It is registered with Tororo District Local Government Community Based Department under Certificate Number Y/T 40206 .It is also registered as Non Governmental Organization under Certificate Number 7272. S. 5914 / 7792 with the NGO Board.
Its Motto is Where There is no vision people perish (Proverbs 29:18)
It has its Head office at Nagongera Town Council a long Nagongera Busolwe Road Tororo District.
VISION
A transformed society where older persons and children under their care are Recognized, Economically productive, Healthy , Empowered to manage and Sustain their own livelihood.
MISSION
To contributes to the empowerment of older persons aged 60 years + and other vulnerable groups under their care to efficiently and effectively participate in the development of their own livelihood.
OBJECTIVES
To support Household to provide holistic care through mobilization of resources from local and International funding agencies.
WHY ARE OLDER PERSONS AMONG THE CHRONICALLY POOR
PROGRAMME AREAS
• Older persons care and Support Development
• HIV / AIDS and Spiritual Support Development
• Health and Environment
• Education
• OVCs support Development
PROJECT AREAS
• Social Economic Security
• Food and Nutritional Security
• Care and Support
• Health and Environment
• Protection and Legal support
• Psychosocial and Spiritual Support
• Educational Support
MAIN PROJECT ACTIVITIES
• Creation of awareness about the situation of the older persons to the public
• Sensitization of older persons on issues of positive Aging.
• Development of Memory and Will books
• Promotion of food and income security
• Strengthening Capacity of caregivers.
• Educational Support to school going age
• Provision of Psychosocial and emotional support.
• Lobbying and Advocacy.
• Publications and Counseling
• Reaching the Aged with Gods word
• Helping old persons to form CBOs to lobby for support.
• Protection of Environment / Tree planting
• Shelter support to the most vulnerable older Persons
• Provision of educational support for the most needy grand Children / Orphans
• Training of community Health promoters and Education of both older persons and their caregivers on Primary Health care promotion and HIV/ AIDS Prevention
• Networking with other NGOs with similar Vision
• Monitoring and Evaluation
MAIN CHALLENGES FACING OLDER PERSON
• Lack of information on the rights and available opportunities and services for the Aged and children under their care
• Neglect, Abuse and Violence.
• Poverty
• Poor Health and lack of Psychosocial Support
• HIV/ AIDS
• Poor Shelter
• Lack of clean water
• Lack of Food and Nutritional support
• Poor Family structure and Relationship
• Poor access to Pension for government workers.
• Limited
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Latest project news
Miles4Malabon netwletter #2/2026
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🇩🇪 Liebe Unterstützerinnen und Unterstützer,
danke, dass ihr das Projekt „Miles for Malabon“ bislang so tatkräftig begleitet habt. Heute möchte ich auf meine nächste große Tour aufmerksam machen.
Am 15. August startet mein nächstes großes Ultracycling-Abenteuer – das Silk Road Mountain Race (SRMR) in Kirgistan. Der Wunsch, dabei zu sein, ist während des Northcape 4000 gewachsen. Die langen Asphaltstrecken durch Skandinavien haben mich neugierig gemacht, es irgendwann auch auf losem Untergrund mit dem MTB zu versuchen.
Das SRMR ist mit keinem meiner bisherigen Rennen vergleichbar. Schon deshalb wäre ich euch sehr dankbar, wenn ihr die Spendenaktion erneut unterstützt – damit wir das, was wir begonnen haben, weiter fest im Griff behalten.
Live-Tracking & Updates während des Rennens Das Rennen findet in abgelegenem Gelände statt. Dort ist Mobilfunk oft nur eingeschränkt verfügbar. Das Tracking erfolgt per Satellit. Dadurch kann es vorkommen, dass sich mein Dot eine Zeit lang nicht bewegt – das ist dann einfach so.
Ich werde versuchen, an Kontrollpunkten oder bei Empfang ein paar Nachrichten und Bilder zu teilen. Garantien kann ich dabei nicht geben – ich hoffe auf euer Verständnis.
Regelmäßige Updates In den Blogartikeln auf meiner Webseite findet ihr regelmäßig Neuigkeiten über die Vorbereitung in der heißen Phase im Juli.
Wofür eure Spenden konkret eingesetzt werden Wie auch bei meinen bisherigen Touren sammle ich Spenden für ein Projekt, das mir besonders am Herzen liegt: das Straßenkinderprojekt in Malabon, einem Armenviertel in Manila (Philippinen).
In den Slums von Manila – und insbesondere in Malabon – leben viele Kinder unter extrem schwierigen Bedingungen: Oft ohne festen Wohnsitz, ohne gesicherte Ernährung und ohne verlässlichen Zugang zu Bildung. Gewalt, Krankheiten und Perspektivlosigkeit bestimmen den Alltag.
Das Projekt hilft mit ganz konkreten Maßnahmen: - Täglich frisch zubereitete Mahlzeiten, damit die Kinder gesund und kräftig bleiben. - Betreuung durch engagierte Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter, die Zeit haben und ein sicheres Umfeld schaffen. - Bildung und Schulunterricht, um langfristig einen Ausweg aus der Armut zu ermöglichen.
Mit eurer Hilfe können wir diesen Kindern Hoffnung und eine echte Zukunft schenken.
👉 Alle Infos: https://miles4malabon.de/de/silk-road-mountain-race-2026/
👉 Aktuelle Eindrücke, Fotos und Stories: Instagram @miles4malabon sowie
👉 WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDGMx54NVireL4hds1D
👉 Direkt spenden:* https://www.betterplace.org/de/fundraising-events/34768-miles-4-malabon
📍 Live dabei sein: https://dotwatcher.cc/race/silk-road-mountain-race-2026
Vielen Dank für eure Treue und euer Engagement. Gemeinsam können wir viel bewegen – im Sattel und darüber hinaus.
Mit sportlichen Grüßen Bert
🇺🇸 Dear supporters,
Thank you for your enthusiastic support of the “Miles for Malabon” project so far. Today, I’d like to tell you about my next big tour.
On August 15, my next big ultracycling adventure begins—the Silk Road Mountain Race (SRMR) in Kyrgyzstan. My desire to participate grew during the North Cape 4000. The long paved stretches through Scandinavia made me curious to try mountain biking on loose terrain someday.
The SRMR is unlike any race I’ve done before. For that reason alone, I’d be very grateful if you’d support the fundraiser again—so we can keep a firm grip on what we’ve started.
Live Tracking & Updates During the Race The race takes place in remote terrain. Cell service is often limited there. Tracking is done via satellite. As a result, my Dot may not move for a while—that’s just how it is.
I’ll try to share a few messages and pictures at checkpoints or whenever I have reception. I can’t make any guarantees—I hope you’ll understand.
Regular Updates In the blog posts on my website, you’ll find regular updates on my preparations during the crunch time in July.
How Your Donations Will Be Used As with my previous tours, I’m raising funds for a project that’s particularly close to my heart: the street children’s project in Malabon, a poor neighborhood in Manila (Philippines).
In the slums of Manila—and especially in Malabon—many children live under extremely difficult conditions: Often without a permanent home, without a steady supply of food, and without reliable access to education. Violence, disease, and a lack of prospects define their daily lives.
The project helps through very concrete measures: - Freshly prepared meals every day to keep the children healthy and strong. - Care provided by dedicated staff who have time to create a safe environment. - Education and school instruction to provide a long-term path out of poverty.
With your help, we can give these children hope and a real future.
👉 All the details: https://miles4malabon.de/en/silk-road-mountain-race-2026-2/
👉 Latest updates, photos, and stories: Instagram @miles4malabon and
👉 WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDGMx54NVireL4hds1D
👉 Donate directly:* https://www.betterplace.org/de/fundraising-events/34768-miles-4-malabon
📍 Watch live: https://dotwatcher.cc/race/silk-road-mountain-race-2026
Thank you so much for your loyalty and commitment. Together, we can make a big difference—on the bike and beyond.
With athletic regards, Bert
Contact
NAGONGERA BUSOLWE ROAD
+256
KAMPALA
Uganda
