Nakujali Foundation

Mission

Mission

Nakujali Foundation’s mission is to empower refugee and vulnerable children through yoga, mindfulness, and creative expression, fostering healing, resilience, and personal growth. Our goal is to provide safe spaces for emotional well-being, social connection, and skill development, enabling children to thrive despite adversity.

Goals

Improve Mental Health & Well-being – Use yoga and mindfulness to help children cope with trauma and stress.

Enhance Focus & Learning – Integrate mindfulness techniques to improve concentration and academic performance.

Foster Social Inclusion & Unity – Create shared experiences between refugee and local children to build harmony.

Train & Empower Local Leaders – Equip teachers and students with skills to sustain the yoga program long-term.

Ensure Sustainability & Growth – Establish Yoga Clubs in schools to maintain and expand the initiative.

Launched

December 2023

Location

Nakivale Refugee settlement, Uganda

Sustainable Development Goals

Program

We achieve our mission through four core programs designed to promote healing, resilience, and empowerment for refugee and vulnerable children in Nakivale Refugee Settlement.

Yoga for Healing & Resilience
Weekly yoga & mindfulness sessions in schools and communities.
Breathing exercises & meditation to manage trauma and stress.
Teacher & student training for program sustainability.
Impact: Improves mental health, focus, and emotional well-being.

Art & Storytelling for Expression
Art therapy & storytelling workshops to help children process trauma.
Music, theater, and creative activities for self-expression.
Community exhibitions to celebrate resilience.
Impact: Builds confidence, fosters healing, and strengthens identity.

Education & Skill Empowerment
School supplies & scholarships for refugee children.
Literacy & tutoring programs to support academic success.
Vocational training (tailoring, beadwork) for self-reliance.
Impact: Enhances education, financial independence, and future opportunities.

Unity-Building Games & Community Engagement
Sports & group activities to foster social inclusion.
Dialogue sessions & mentorship for peacebuilding.
Cultural celebrations to strengthen community ties.
Impact: Promotes unity, leadership, and mutual support.

Sustainability & Growth
We partner with schools, and measure impact to ensure long-term success. By fostering healing, education, and empowerment, Nakujali Foundation is shaping a future of dignity, opportunity, and hope for refugee children.

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Contact

Team

Musa Jeme Ben – Founder & Executive Director
Responsible for overseeing the foundation’s operations, strategic planning, and partnerships.
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Alice Girard – Patron & International Yoga Trainer
A Paris-based yoga trainer, Alice enriches NJF’s trauma recovery programs through her expertise, offering refugees a path to healing, self-worth, and mindfulness.
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Tsheilla Maombi – Logistics & Resource Manager
Ensures NJF’s programs run smoothly by managing resources and logistics, optimizing support for refugees and orphans with efficiency and dedication.

Juliet Mahivuno – Yoga Instructor
Brings the healing power of yoga to refugees, helping them build strength, resilience, and emotional well-being through mindful movement and breathwork.
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