Introducing
Buntu Foundation
Working to change lives
About us
Buntu Foundation (Buntu) was established 2020 in response to a grave reality faced by many expecting mothers in Uganda at a critical time in their lives and families.
In Uganda, five women die every day while giving birth. Many of these deaths are avoidable, however due to lack of financial resources or access to adequate healthcare facilities and services many Uganda women will die while giving birth. The problem is further complicated by the fact many women at risk are illiterate and young women do not have access to proper reproductive health education and sanitary products.
Using a whole of life approach to motherhood, the Buntu delivers three programs, Project Dignity, Project Equip and Project Life to address access to sanitary products, reproductive education, and prevention of avoidable childbirth death.
Our overall objective is to create a generation of well-informed mothers, who take personal responsibility for their lives and live long beautiful lives, enjoying their children and grandchildren whilst positively contributing to their local community.
Vision
Our vision is to provide health care and wellbeing services to women in Uganda through the creation of Community Health Care and Wellness Hubs across Uganda.
We envisage a Uganda were women are empowered in all areas of their lives and live long prosperous lives, enjoying their children and grandchildren. We see our hubs as the heartbeat of the community were women are supported and equipped to positively contribute to their communities.
Mission
Buntu Foundation mission is to restore, affirm human dignity and eradicate avoidable childbirth deaths in Uganda whist changing mindsets towards personal responsibility.
Motivation
We are motivated by the desire to see women clothed with strength and dignity so that they can looks at the future without any fear.
Values
Dignity
Respect for human life
Integrity
Moral courage
Generosity
Lifestyle of giving
Relationship
Love God and people
Stewardship and Transparency
Management resources efficient and effectively
Excellence
No compromise on quality
Accountability
Take ownership and initiative
Programs
The objective of Project Dignity is to restore and affirm dignity to vulnerable young
women in Uganda, between 10-25 years of age through the provision of sanitary products.
This project seeks to break the financial barriers that makes it impossible for young
women to have access to sanitary products when they need them the most.
Photo by Emris Joseph
Project Equip
The objective of Project equip is to educate vulnerable women in reproductive health, empowering then to make well informed decision and taking personal responsibility for their economic advancement in a safe and supportive environment.
Project Life
The Objective of Project life is to eradicate avoidable childbirth deaths in Uganda through the provision of quality Antenatal care (ANC). We partner will local clinics to offer pre- and post-natal care for our clients.
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Chief Executive Officer
Proscovia Kabega was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Buntu Foundation in 2021. She has more than 20 years’ extensive experience across multiple industries including health, banking, finance, and public service sector. Proscovia is currently a strategy manager at icare NSW. She holds a Double degree in Accounting, Banking &Finance from Monash University, and a Masters in Applied Finance from Macquarie University and Bachelor of Science -Pharmacology from Melbourne University. Proscovia has a passion for human dignity and helping other reach their full potential.
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Chief Financial Officer
James joined Buntu in 2021. He has over 16 years as a Finance professional spanning multiple industries, including FMCG, retail, consumer products, manufacturing and construction. James has a passion to help and empower people to realise their full potential, regardless of their current life circumstances. He has a Bachelor of Business degree and is a member of the Institute of chartered Accountants
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Company Secretary and Compliance Director
Andrew is a corporate Lawyer with strong focus on governance and compliance. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Pretoria in South Africa and a Masters in Banking and Financial Regulation from Macquarie University. After spending few years in private practice as a corporate lawyer and as a Senior Listings Compliance Officer at the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Andrew is currently a company secretary with Company Matters.
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Racheal Etap
People & Culture Director
Racheal is responsible for the end-to-end human resource function. She is a qualified Human Resource Management graduate, with a Master of International communication from Macquarie university. Racheal is a respected human resource specialist at Danone, with 10 years’ experience across a variety of industries, including retail, transport, health, and the not-for-profit sector. She has a passion for learning new things and enjoys travelling, exploring new places, cuisines, and cultures.
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Alinaswe Chizinga
Global Program Director
Alinaswe oversees the research, planning, developing, and implementation of Buntu Foundation’s programs. He holds a bachelor and master’s degree in Actuarial Studies from Macquarie University. Alinaswe is a respected tutor at Macquarie university with experience across education, banking, and Finance. He has a passion for helping people succeed and reach their full potential.