About NASSO Uganda

Faith-inspired. Community-centred. People-driven.

Our Story

Namugongo Social Services Organisation

About Namugongo Social Services Organisation

Namugongo Social Services Organisation (NASSO) is a community-based non-governmental organisation established to serve the people of Namugongo and surrounding communities in Uganda.

Inspired by the values of the Focolare Movement, NASSO operates at the intersection of faith, compassion, and practical service. We believe that lasting social change is possible when communities are united in love and mutual care.

Over 65% of the Namugongo community lives below the poverty line. Through our three integrated program areas — Health, Nutrition & ECD, and Socio-Economic Development — we address the root causes of poverty and exclusion while building community resilience.

NASSO team and community at the ambulance launch
Our Foundation

Mission, Vision & Goal

Mission

To contribute to the health, social and economic wellbeing of Ugandans.

Vision

A united world of healthy, productive and empowered people who master the art of caring.

Goal

Address general welfare in Namugongo through integrated health, social, and economic development programmes.

Unity

We believe in the transformative power of unity. Every programme is built on mutual respect, collaboration, and shared responsibility.

Dignity

Every person we serve is treated with dignity and respect. Our programmes are designed with the community, not just for them.

Accountability

We are transparent and accountable to our beneficiaries, donors, and partners in all our work.

Who We Serve

Target Beneficiaries

We focus our resources where they are needed most.

Orphans & Vulnerable Children

Children without parental care or in households facing extreme poverty receive nutritional support, education, and psychosocial care.

People Living with HIV/AIDS

Our ART clinic and support groups provide medical care, counselling, and stigma reduction for PLHIV in Namugongo.

Women & Youth

Vulnerable women and young people access vocational training, savings groups, and livelihoods support to achieve economic independence.

Pregnant Mothers

Maternal health services at Zia Angelina Health Centre ensure safe deliveries and healthy start for mothers and newborns.

Economically Disadvantaged

Households below the poverty line access affordable healthcare, microfinance, and enterprise development support.

The Wider Community

Environmental conservation and community health education programmes benefit the entire Namugongo area.

Our Inspiration

Connection to the Focolare Movement

NASSO is affiliated with the Focolare Movement — officially known as the "Work of Mary" — a global movement of spiritual and social renewal founded by Chiara Lubich in Trent, Italy in 1943. The Movement gained Catholic Church recognition in 1962 and now operates in 182 nations with approximately 2 million participants.

The Focolare Movement's central aim — promoting brotherhood and building a more united world — is the spiritual foundation of NASSO's work. This connection inspires our belief that lasting social change is possible when people are united in love and mutual care.

"May they all be one." — John 17:21

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