A woman speaking during a farmer's engagement meeting (Mubende, Uganda)

Members of the Uhlendorf team pose after a successful outreach event.

Photo by Uhlendorf Innovations Africa

Fueling Africa's growth with sustainable
human centered
solutions

Uplifting communities through innovative solutions in water, income security, health and agriculture.

Our Approach

We envision a world where every community thrives through solutions that foster self-reliance

Step 1

Needs Assessments

We explore initiatives to identify and address the needs of the communities

Step 2

Baseline Studies

We then assess what each community needs and come up with ways to help

Step 3

Partner Mapping

We co-ordinate with stakeholders and partners to strengthen collaboration and resource mobilization

Step 4

Community Outreach & Engagements

All factors in place, we set out with the teams, supplies and provisions, ready to impact lives

Step 5

Monitoring & Evaluation

Our work does not stop there, we ensure our programs deliver measurable impact through regular monitoring and on-site visits

Our History

Founded in 2018 by JanaJo Uhlendorf in the USA as a nonprofit organization called Grace and Favor Ministries, we began as a Christian-based initiative with the goal of empowering communities.

We grew from there, and as we partnered with rural communities across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Burundi, and Tanzania, it became clear that there was an urgent need for sustainable solutions in these regions.

This realization led to our registration in Uganda as Uhlendorf Innovations Africa, a social enterprise committed to collaborating with countless communities in remote areas of Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Burundi to create lasting, positive change.

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Our Pillars

Water

We provide sustainable water solutions to communities through provision of safe water infrastructure and teaching water conservation practices

Income Security

Through our initiatives, programs, and projects, we help individuals and families achieve financial sustainability.

Health

Through our medical division, we treat East African communities for better health.

How Lives Are Transformed

Before Uhlendorf came, we walked 5 kilometers for water and it was unsafe and dirty. Now we have access to clear water and it is safe to cook with. Our lives and families are healthier

Sarah Mukasa, Community Leader

The financial training programs changed everything for my livelihood. I learned sustainable business techniques that allowed me to develop my tree nursery business and improve my family's living conditions.

James Okello, Local Entrepreneur

Working with Uhlendorf has been a masterclass in collaboration. They make it easy to work with them as we go out into rural areas on different health camps.

Mercy Mutoni, Health Worker

They don't just build infrastructure and leave. They empower communities to maintain and grow what's been started by educating the people on the new developments and how to maintain them.

David Walusimbi, Partner