In Uganda more than half of the population is under the age of 18. It is estimated that there are over 10,000 children living on the street. They are among the world’s most vulnerable children.

African Hearts Community Organisation (African Hearts) is a Christian, non-governmental organisation (NGO) operating in Uganda, East Africa. A grassroots charity, African Hearts was established in 2001 to help address the growing numbers of children and youth living on the streets of Kampala. Forced here by the death of parents, family abandonment, violence or hardship at home, street life leaves children exposed to exploitation, abuse and extreme poverty.

It is commonly held that life for street children is dirty, violent and short. Hungry, abused and alone, they quickly become addicted to drugs in order to deal with their suffering, and become conscripted into gangs who make them criminals for as little as a dollar a day.

African Hearts currently run many projects to assist the existing number of street children and by offering education, which we believe is the key to lifting Ugandans out of poverty, we aim to raise the next generation of leaders.

LUTAAYA ABDUL
Executive Director

Lutaaya Abdul, a Ugandan national. Abby, (as he is known to some) is a qualified social worker and is sympathetic to the hardship of living on the streets. After graduating school and sponsored through University, Abby dedicated his focus and followed his heart to help children who were vulnerable and in need. With one donated trumpet, he began the process of reaching out to youths and offering rehabilitation through music. African Hearts has grown from that vision into all the projects that are operational today.

KABAMA RONALD (Junior)
Finance Director

His role includes managing the organisation's operational finance and overseeing our office. Junior is a dedicated leader who knows personally, how it is to grow up without family. He pours his heart into his service for African Hearts and the children that we support. He has been faithful in giving his life to the vision and cause of vulnerable children.

SSEKALALA GEORGE WILLIAM
Public Relations & Programs Director

His role includes family/community empowerment within the African Hearts projects and coordinating visiting teams.  As one of the original leaders in African Hearts, George lends an experienced and knowledgeable perspective in all he does. His commitment and loyalty to our mission statement is obvious to all who have had the privilege in meeting him.