Transforming lives, restoring ecosystems, and strengthening communities from 2009 to 2026.
Transparent, data-backed metrics representing fifteen years of dedicated grassroots action.
How SAF-TESO grew from a localized community group into a UN-accredited regional leader.
Shine Africa Foundation was established in Serere and Soroti by Michael Anguria and community elders to respond to HIV/TB stigma, maternal health deficits, and school dropout rates in post-conflict Teso.
Scaled primary health outreaches to over 50 rural parishes, launched the Vocational Skills Hub for adolescent mothers and out-of-school youth, and reached 500,000+ people with disease prevention education.
Initiated the 35,000-tree reforestation campaign across drought-affected sub-counties, launched Lake Kyoga fisherfolk water safety dialogues, and formed parish green taskforces.
SAF-TESO was granted Special Consultative Status with the United Nations ECOSOC and accredited observer status to UNEP, enabling Eastern Uganda's community voices to be represented at global summits.
Crossing the 2 million cumulative lives milestone, coordinating 300+ CBOs, and launching Make a Difference Week (MADW) 2026 Zero Waste Villages initiative.
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