A facilitator speaks into a microphone to participants gathered outdoors.

Mental Health Focus Uganda Mukono South

Make space for mental health.

We work alongside people, families and schools so compassionate mental-health and psychosocial support is easier to reach.

Find support

Our approach

Here to support

We connect people, families, schools and communities with awareness, psychosocial support and referrals.

How we work
Community members take part in a group discussion outdoors beneath trees.

Reported five-year totals

Our impact

Activity totals reported by MHF Uganda.

48,000 plusPeople reached
22,000 plusYoung people
85 plusSchools engaged
1,500 plusSickle-cell screenings
1,200 plusMental-health assessments

Our work

People carry more than one thing.

Wellbeing is shaped by health, family, school and community. Support needs to make room for all of them.

We respond to mental distress, the emotional impact of sickle cell, caregiver strain and the stigma that can make it harder to ask for help.

Our work is rooted in Christian faith and community, and guided by dignity, compassion, resilience and access.

Our mission

To provide accessible, compassionate and community-rooted mental-health and psychosocial support that restores dignity and builds resilience.

Our vision

A Uganda where every person, family and school can find hope, understanding and support for their mental wellbeing.

Flagship programs

Support, in the places people live and learn.

Awareness, psychosocial support, referrals and follow-up connect our work across schools and communities.

Participants gather with awareness signs at the Sickle Cell Mental Health Fund launch on 18 April 2026.
Fund launch · 18 April 2026

Sickle Cell Mental Health Fund

Emotional and psychosocial support for people living with sickle cell and the families who care for them.

  • Peer and caregiver support
  • Awareness and stigma reduction
  • Referrals to clinical and community services
Talk with us about this work
A facilitator speaks to learners during a classroom presentation.
School activity

School Mental Health Awareness Program

Mental-health awareness and peer connection for learners, teachers and school communities.

  • Awareness sessions for learners
  • Peer counsellor and teacher training
  • Referrals and follow-up for learners who need support
Discuss a school partnership

Field notes

The work, in its setting.

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Participants stand together during an outdoor community activity.
Community activityTaking part together outdoors
Community members gather in a grassy outdoor space for a group activity.
Outdoor group activityA shared activity in the community

Where we work

Based in Mukono South.

School mental-health and sickle-cell outreach take place in Mukono. Sickle-cell activities also reach Luuka, Buyende and Kaliro.

Home base

Mukono

School mental-health and sickle-cell outreach

Sickle-cell activities

Luuka

Community outreach

Sickle-cell activities

Buyende

Community outreach

Sickle-cell activities

Kaliro

Community outreach

Current work and key dates

What is happening now.

Planned event details can change. Please check with MHF Uganda before travelling.

  1. Voting closed

    2026 National Sickle Cell Awards

    The voting phase has closed. The read-only archive remains available.

    Open the awards archive
  2. 13 December 2026 · Planned

    National Sickle Cell Awards ceremony

    Planned for Makerere University. Contact MHF Uganda to confirm details before making travel arrangements.

  3. In planning

    First National Sickle Cell Run

    Planned with Rotaract Club of Kyanja and Rotary Kisasi-Kyanja. The date is still to be confirmed.

  4. Ongoing

    School and sickle-cell outreach

    Current activities include facilitator training, school peer counselling and sickle-cell outreach.

Accountability

Clear information, shared responsibly.

MHF Uganda shares clear information about its programmes, partnerships and support options, and continues to strengthen how it reports on the work.

Get involved

Find a practical way to help.

MHF Uganda welcomes conversations with schools, community and health groups, donors and sponsors.

Schools and educatorsDiscuss learner sessions and peer support Health and community partnersExplore local collaboration Donors and sponsorsAsk about supporting the work

Partners and collaborators

Better work happens together.

Ten organizations working alongside MHF Uganda across mental-health awareness, sickle-cell support and community outreach.

Uganda Ministry of Health
Makerere University
Sickle Cell Alliance Uganda
Rotaract Club of Kyanja
Rotary Kisasi-Kyanja
Uganda Counselling Association
Clinical Psychologists Association Uganda
Uganda National Musicians Federation
Read to Learn Foundation
Old Faithful Foundation

Find support

Start with a conversation.

If you or someone you care about may need psychosocial support, contact MHF Uganda. The team can discuss appropriate referral options and next steps.

Call 0779 660 431 Message on WhatsApp

For privacy, avoid sending detailed personal or medical information in an initial message. Ask the team about a safe referral route.

Contact

Reach the MHF Uganda team.

For program, partnership, referral and support enquiries, use the contacts below.

Emailmentalhealthfocus.ug@gmail.com Call or WhatsApp+256 779 660 431 Also reach us+256 775 526 262
Home baseMukono South, UgandaWorking in Mukono, Luuka, Buyende and Kaliro