Musana

10/29/2025

Kalungi’s story perfectly captures what we mean by making quality education accessible to children in Uganda’s rural districts.

She no longer has to wake up at 3 a.m. just to reach school. Today, she gets the rest she needs, and that means she can stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. You can help make education accessible for children in Budaka and Mayuge, where we are building new nursery and primary schools.

Click the link in our bio to support accessible education.

10/28/2025

⏰ Final days to vote!Public voting for the Anthem Community Voice Awards closes October 30th, and we’d love your support one last time.

Finding Musana is a finalist in Documentary or Film – Humanitarian Action & Services, sharing how hope and partnership can transform lives across Uganda.

Your vote could help this story reach even further.
Cast your vote here: https://celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting/?utm_campaign=pv_email_conf&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cio #/2025/humanitarian-action-services/awareness-categories/non-profit

Join me in celebrating the impact of this Anthem Awards finalist.

10/27/2025

Schools should prepare students not just for exams, but for the real world. Too often, there’s a gap between classroom learning and everyday life — and that’s why we equip our students with practical vocational skills.

It was a privilege to see our students proudly showcase their creations during the Vocational Skills Exhibition. From tailoring and plumbing to knitting and other hands-on projects, their displays reflected creativity, innovation, and confidence.

10/26/2025

There’s still time to vote for Finding Musana in the Anthem Community Voice Awards,and every vote truly makes a difference.

Anthem Community Voice is a two-week celebration running from October 14th to October 30th that gives the public a say in who’s recognized. While the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Anthem Winners are selected by the judges, the Community Voice Awards are determined entirely by public support. The Finalists with the strongest community backing in each media type will receive this additional honor.

Being named a finalist for Documentary or Film – Humanitarian Action & Services is an incredible achievement, but it’s your votes that can take Finding Musana even further.

Cast your vote and help us share this story of hope: https://celebrate.anthemawards.com

10/23/2025

Through strong partnerships, our impact has been amplified to greater heights.

We were delighted to host our friends: Heron Group, Migmir Foundation, Micah 6:8 Foundation, and Pureflow. Having collaborated with them for some time, it was an honor to give them a firsthand experience of what Musana is all about: children eagerly reciting the alphabet in class, women at MEC mastering new skills, and the vibrant community that drives development.

A heartfelt thank you to Heron Group for their investment in Musana’s work. Here’s to many more milestones achieved together!

10/22/2025

Mutesi dreams of running her own salon one day. She spends extra hours perfecting her hairstyling techniques, and her friend Joan is always happy to offer her head for practice.

This is the spirit of Musana: women supporting and uplifting one another. At the Musana Empowerment Center (MEC), aspiring entrepreneurs like Mutesi are gaining the skills and confidence to start their own businesses.

10/21/2025

Updates from the Recent CURE Health Outreach.

Our latest health outreach focused on children and adults living with disabilities, particularly those affected by hydrocephalus and spinal injuries. A total of 72 clients received essential medical care and support during this initiative.

Together, we can continue extending hope and healthcare to those who need it most. Click the link in our bio to learn more.

10/17/2025

Eradicating poverty begins with understanding that poverty is more than the absence of income. It’s the lack of basic capabilities to live a dignified life, limited access to healthcare, education, food, clean water, and other essentials.

To truly end poverty, communities and organizations must work hand in hand, understanding local realities and building lasting solutions together.

At Musana, our approach focuses on empowering women through skills training and making quality healthcare and education accessible to all.

On this International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, we call upon everyone to play their part. It will take all of us, united under one cause, to end poverty and ensure every person lives a life of dignity.

10/16/2025

In 2026, we’re inviting families, schools, churches, and individuals to join us in Uganda to experience Musana’s model of sustainable, faith-driven development firsthand.

You’ll spend time with our Ugandan team, visit our schools, hospitals, and enterprises, and see how communities are being transformed through dignity, opportunity, and hope. These trips aren’t about doing for others; they’re about standing with them. Learning. Listening. Empowering.

✈️ Trips available: March, June (VBS), and October 2026
📧 For more details, contact paulsmith@musana.org
🔗 Learn more via the link in our bio.

10/15/2025

We’re thrilled to share that Finding Musana has been selected as a Finalist in the 5th Annual Anthem Awards under Documentary or Film – Humanitarian Action & Services!

This recognition celebrates purpose-driven storytelling.Finding Musana tells the real story of how one step of faith in Uganda has grown into a movement transforming communities through education, healthcare, and social enterprise.

Now we need your help! The Anthem Community Voice Awards are open until October 30th, and your vote could help Musana share this story of hope with the world.

Cast your vote here: https://celebrate.anthemawards.com - Just seach 'Finding Musana'

10/14/2025

🎉 Congratulations, Richard!

From the streets to becoming a certified welding and metal fabrication professional.

Born in Mayuge District, Richard lived with his aunt, whose main source of income was fishing. Unable to meet his basic needs, he found himself on the streets at just nine years old.

In 2013, Musana gave him a second chance, enrolling him in school and later supporting him to pursue vocational training at Pioneer Technical Institute, where he successfully completed his studies and graduated.

We are so proud of you, Richard. Onwards and upwards!

10/13/2025

Miriam and Juliet run the knitting machine like they invented it. 🧶
Their hands bring warmth to more than 5,000 children across Musana Schools, one sweater at a time.

Their journey began at the Musana Empowerment Center, where they learned to operate the knitting machine. Today, they’re earning an income through their skills and building brighter futures for their families.

This is the future we envision for women. One of financial independence, freedom, and dignity. A future free from the cycle of gender-based violence that often stems from economic dependence.

✨ Be part of empowering more women like Miriam and Juliet. Click the link in our bio to support sustainable change.