Who We Are

RESPOND TO THE VOICE

Across the Globe, We Are United in Our Dedication to Children’s Rights

Partnering to Build a World Where Every Child Has a Safe Haven

At Keryn Foundation, we believe every child deserves safety, love, and opportunity. Through strong partnerships and community support, we are working every day to make that vision a reality.

Join us—together, we can give every child a place to belong, grow, and dream.

Our Approach

Founder’s Story

Keryn Foundation Uganda was founded by Mukiibi Godfrey and Nanteza Oliver, born out of a powerful personal journey of pain, survival, and a deep calling to help others.

As a child, Mukiibi Godfrey lived a happy life, until one day in Primary Three, he was struck by a severe infection known as cellulitis (Etalo). His parents, like many in the village, first took him to a traditional healer, but the condition only worsened. By the time he was admitted to the hospital, the infection had spread badly.

At Nsambya Hospital, doctors considered amputating his leg. But just as he was being wheeled into the operating theater, a surgeon happened to review his X-rays. He discovered that the problem was pus around the bone, not a condition that required amputation. The surgeon immediately performed a life-saving operation. To Godfrey, this man was an angel from God. He was able to walk again—but with a disability that changed his life forever.

Due to financial challenges and his health, Godfrey was unable to continue his education. He started working as a photographer, a job he loved. However, life was far from easy—he was later evicted from his studio, fell sick again, and found himself alone with no support. Struggling with isolation, he joined Facebook seeking connection. Though the platform initially blocked his attempts to reach out to new people, he persevered and eventually started making connections.

One of these was a woman who claimed to be dying and asked him to build an orphanage in her name. Although he later realized it was a scam, their conversations gave him comfort in his loneliness. Then came a life-changing dream: Godfrey dreamt of children helping him pick berries from a tree he couldn’t reach due to barbed wire. When the children collapsed, a voice told him to feed them first. After doing so, the whole garden bloomed with berries. He woke up with clarity: he would dedicate his life to helping children in need.

Though life remained difficult—his camera was even stolen when he tried to return to work—Godfrey never gave up. His dream lived on.

Together with Nanteza Oliver, a compassionate and strong-hearted leader, they started Keryn Foundation Uganda—based in Bulaga Village, Wakiso District—to give hope to those who feel forgotten. They focus on helping children, youth, and the elderly through education, skills training, healthcare, housing, and clean water access.

Keryn Foundation is more than an organization. It is a promise. A symbol of love born from hardship. A mission to make sure no one has to walk their journey alone.

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— Our Mission

At Keryn Foundation, our mission is to transform lives by empowering children, youth, and the elderly through education, skills development, healthcare, safe shelter, and access to clean water. We are committed to building a stronger, healthier, and more self-reliant community in Bulaga Village and beyond.

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— Our Vision

To see a thriving community where every child, youth, and elder has the opportunity to live a healthy, educated, and empowered life—free from poverty and full of hope for the future.

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— Way Forward

At Keryn Foundation, we believe that lasting change takes time, commitment, and strong partnerships. Our journey has just begun, and the road ahead is full of opportunity and hope.

Our next steps include:

Expanding access to education for more vulnerable children through school sponsorships and learning materials.
Providing vocational skills training to youth so they can create their own opportunities.
Improving healthcare access through outreach, basic treatment, and referrals.
Building safe housing for the most at-risk families and elderly.
Extending clean water access through boreholes and community water points.
Growing partnerships with individuals, organizations, and supporters who believe in our mission.

With limited resources but unlimited passion, we continue to serve with love and determination.

We invite you to walk with us—whether by donating, partnering, or simply sharing our story. Together, we can build a stronger, healthier, and more hopeful future for our community.