Threads Of Dignity
(Tailoring)
The Threads of Dignity (TOD) Project is a transformative women’s empowerment initiative by Worth A Haven Foundation, created to support women artisans in Kasese District through sustainable livelihoods and community-driven philanthropy. By combining skills development, enterprise growth, and local giving, the project builds a self-sustaining ecosystem where women lead their own economic and social progress.
At its core, the project focuses on equipping women with practical artisan skills such as tailoring and craft production while fostering a culture of generosity and shared responsibility. Through a transparent community giving fund managed by the women themselves, TOD encourages collective investment in local needs and promotes long-term community resilience.
The Threads of Dignity Project strengthens women’s economic independence, amplifies their leadership, and documents the power of grassroots philanthropy to create lasting, community-led impact.
Hostel - Dormitory
To foster a robust and stable educational environment, it is essential to create a dedicated space for the academic growth of P6 and P7 students. This initiative involves establishing accommodation facilities that enable these students to reside on campus, offering them a haven from the external challenges they face daily. The significance of this endeavor lies in providing an undisturbed and focused atmosphere for their studies, ensuring an uninterrupted and enduring educational journey. This holistic approach aims to fortify their learning experience, contributing to a sustained and impactful educational process.
Recreational and multipurpose space
To ensure a multipurpose education, the school has a dream to implement a space where play and multidisciplinary activities can be carried out safely. Specifically, we would like to build an outdoor recreation area with hard paving , with compressed soil along with materials readily available on site, to make an 'area the size of about 12m by 12m and a structure equipped 18 x 10 mt for various sports activities with materials not dissimilar to the other, both intended for a use of spaces more protected and safe for the health of children.
Coffee and Bee Project
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The Coffee and Bee Project is a flagship agricultural initiative of Worth A Haven Foundation designed to strengthen the organization’s long-term sustainability while empowering women and youth in rural communities. Through the cultivation of coffee, cacao, and complementary bee-keeping activities, the project creates a steady income stream that supports essential foundation needs such as school construction, teacher salaries, food supplies, and field monitoring activities.
At the heart of the project is a commitment to economic empowerment. Women and youth farmers are actively involved in planting, managing, and harvesting the crops, gaining both employment opportunities and practical agricultural skills. By engaging them directly in the coffee and cacao value chain, the project promotes financial independence, community participation, and lasting livelihood improvement.
Through this initiative, agriculture becomes not only a source of income, but a pathway to dignity, resilience, and collective progress.
Library
At the heart of every educational institution lies a sanctuary of knowledge—the library. This sacred space serves as a haven where children embark on journeys of self-discovery, navigating their interests and passions. Simultaneously, it becomes a realm where teachers weave the tapestry of their wisdom into the fabric of young minds. Beyond a collection of books, a library embodies the essence of a developing education that aspires to equip children for a future marked by security and success. It is a dynamic hub where the seeds of curiosity are sown, and the fruits of knowledge are harvested, contributing profoundly to the holistic growth and preparation of the students for the challenges and triumphs that lie ahead.
Canteen
We want to create a designated space for communal meals. This may seem trivial, but it holds utmost significance. Currently, our children eat either in the classroom or outdoors, often in locations devoid of chairs and tables. This practice inadvertently associates classrooms with dining, hindering their ability to focus on lessons. This not only impacts their concentration but also leads to fatigue. Moreover, the lack of a sheltered space exposes them to adverse weather conditions, affecting their health. To address these concerns and provide an environment conducive to both learning and nourishment, it is essential to construct a dedicated dining area where children can associate with meals without being hindered by external circumstances.
Empowering Youths through Data and Community Development (EYDCD)
The Empowering Youths through Data and Community Development (EYDCD) initiative, launched in 2024 in partnership with the Centre for Research on Violence Prevention (CRVPF), provides practical skills and economic opportunities for women and young adults aged 18–35. Through the programme, more than 200 participants received training in tailoring and basket weaving, along with financial literacy education focused on budgeting, saving, and responsible borrowing. Selected beneficiaries also received start-up capital to help them launch or strengthen small businesses.
To promote long-term financial stability, the project supported the formation of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), enabling members to save consistently, build creditworthiness, and access community-based loans. By combining vocational training, financial education, and community support systems, EYDCD empowers youth and women to create sustainable livelihoods and contribute to the economic growth of their communities.
The Pig Farm
In February 2021, Tina, a dedicated volunteer from Germany who spent a few weeks with us, mobilized support from friends and family to fund the construction of a splendid pig barn. This effort, complemented by the generosity of HCI Sogno di Masika, allowed us to acquire eight pigs. Regrettably, the specter of swine fever posed a significant threat, leading to the unfortunate loss of all the animals shortly after initiating this project.
In light of these circumstances and drawing from the lessons of past endeavors, we've decided to pivot the purpose of the barn from pig farming to goat rearing. Goats, being less demanding in terms of care and food supplies compared to pigs, instill confidence that this new venture will endure, providing a stable source of income for the foundation.
Give A Tree
In the Christmas period of 2020, we initiated a heartwarming solidarity project in collaboration with our cherished partners, Hopeworth Children Italia. This endeavor bore fruit - quite literally - by facilitating the planting of more than 240 trees on the Worth A Haven Land. The orchard, featuring mango, pawpaw, guava, orange, and breadfruit trees, now thrives near the children's home, symbolizing our commitment to sustainability and the nurturing of a greener future for all.