29May2023

Rural Smiles Foundation●Sustainably Empowering Communities

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Complex Street, P.O Box 48 Karuguuza - Uganda

hocefo@hocefo.org

+256 (0)200901387
OUR + STORY

WHO WE ARE

Rural Smiles Foundation previously Hope Centre Foundation (HOCEFO) is a Youths and women centred non-profit organization whose mandate is to advance and advocate for Health rights, digital rights and economic empowerment among vulnerable persons in Uganda. Founded in November 2020 by indigenous youth members of Kibaale District  later registered as a non-profit organization 23 Feb 2023 to advocate and advance, Health, digital rights and economic rights and empowerment among vulnerable persons including refugees, persons with disabilities, sexual and ethnic minority group, sex workers, Adolescent Girls, women and children especially those in rural communities.

our story

The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something

Akujo Hilder

PROGRAMS OFFICER
Help is Our Goal

What Make Us Different

Skills Development

We build youth capacities through trainings in business management, providing and advocating for access to start-up capital  for the most “vulnerable persons” 

Health and Health Rights

We ensure health rights and access to health services in a fragile setting.

Emergency Response

When disasters occur, Rural Smiles Foundation provides emergency responses to ensure that basic human needs are met.

Digital Rights Advocacy

We advocate for digital rights through policy analysis, research advocacy, community awareness and investing in technology programs.

30

Years of
Rural Smiles Foundation

300
+

volunteers

30
,5k

Youth and
Women reahced

2100

Villages
reached

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More than 9400+
People helped

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Become the One Who is Considered a Hero

Rural Smiles Foundation is supported by  volunteers who are a core part of our team. Our volunteer opportunities range from event organization to campaigning and fundraising to shop work. You will make new friends and learn skills, while helping us to end the injustice of poverty. If you have time to give and the commitment to bring about change, get in touch with us by filling out the volunteer application form using the button below

professional team

Meet Our Volunteer Team

testimonials

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