About Us

Rooted in Islamic values — serving Uganda's most vulnerable communities

USIRA Charity Foundation is a non-government organisation in Uganda. We envision a self-reliant and sustainable community where vulnerable people thrive through innovative capacity building, humanitarian and psychosocial support. Projects such as education sponsorship, skills development, sanitation and safe water, relief provision, religious-based initiatives are the centre of our services.

Our Mission

To provide compassionate humanitarian support and sustainable community development inspired by Islamic values of compassion and justice.

Our Vision

A world where every vulnerable family has access to food, education, healthcare, clean water, and hope for a better future.

What We Stand For

Core Values

Compassion

Leading with empathy in every act of service to those in need.

Integrity

Doing what is right, honestly and consistently, in all our work.

Transparency

Open, accountable stewardship of every resource entrusted to us.

Service to Humanity

Putting people first, regardless of background or belief.

Faith and Unity

Drawing strength from shared faith and a spirit of togetherness.

Empowerment

Equipping communities with tools to build lasting self-reliance.

Our Reach

Where We Work

At USIRA Charity Foundation, we proudly serve vulnerable communities across Eastern Uganda and beyond. Our work focuses on reaching families affected by poverty, hunger, lack of education, limited healthcare access, and emergency situations.

Our mission is to uplift lives through compassion, dignity, and community empowerment.

We work in:

Rural and urban communities in East Africa
Schools and orphan support centers
Mosques and community centers
Refugee and vulnerable family settlements
Areas affected by poverty, disasters, and food insecurity

Our Team

Executive & Board Leadership

Misi Sadi

Executive Director & Founder

Provides overall governance and strategic direction for USIRA, guiding sustainable community interventions across Mbale and eastern Uganda, and manages international partnerships and transparent resource deployment.

Katuba Arafat

Head of Program & Field Operations

Oversees ground-level execution of humanitarian projects, including vocational training, clean water installation, emergency relief distributions, and vulnerable child welfare initiatives.

Nekesa Safia

Finance & Compliance Officer

Maintains strict accounting standards, managing donation reconciliation, PCI-DSS payment compliance, and transparent financial reporting across all campaign tracks.

Community & Field Team

Kuchana Sadi

Child Protection & Beneficiary Officer

Ensures robust child protection measures during all outreach activities and handles ethical consent protocols regarding beneficiary imagery and story documentation.

Subira Juma

Volunteer & Mobilization Lead

Coordinates local youth volunteers, manages community stakeholder consultations, and fosters grassroots participation in regional development projects.