Masaka Diocesan Development organisation
Caritas MADDO
Caritas MADDO is committed to social welfare with experience in multiple action fields in development work through its diverse pillar fields: Agriculture and environment, social welfare, Heathy, and Water and sanitation since 1970.
Community Development
54 Years Of Undefeated Success
Under the umbrella and network of Caritas, we reach into ten districts of Uganda providing relief and development activities to the communities.
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Development Pillars: Health, Water & sanitation, Agriculture & environment and welfare.
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District we offer development services
1050+
Tree seedlings planted in 2023
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Cooperatives created by Caritas MADDO
About Us
Caritas MADDO collaborates with government ministries through the relevant departments of (Agriculture & Environment, Health, Water & Sanitation and Welfare).
Caritas MADDO (Masaka Diocesan Development Organization) is a Faith-Based Organization (FBO) that offers social services and is a Development Commission for Masaka Catholic Diocese. It was founded after the 1979 war to provide relief items to war victims and established offices in 1981. Seven years later in 1988, MADDO’s scope of work was expanded beyond relief to include development and social services including Food Security and Increased Incomes through Sustainable Agribusiness at household level; Gender and HIV/AIDS mainstreaming; water and sanitation, preventive and curative health as well as support to human rights and good governance. Caritas MADDO was registered in 2024 with the National Bureau of Non-Governmental Organizations in Uganda as an indigenous NGO in the names of “Caritas MADDO Initiatives” .
Vision
Communities in Masaka Diocese holistically developed and self sustaining
Mission
To build the capacity of community organisations for sustainable development in Masaka Diocese
Handover
The outgoing Director has set a tone for future success by ensuring a smooth handover for the new director
We celebrate not just the milestones achieved, but the spirit of compassion, integrity, and servant leadership that Fr. Raphael Ssemmanda brought to the role. The legacy of his leadership will continue to inspire us for years to come.
Welcome our New Director Fr. Gonzaga Kiyimba
Group development
Our Cooperatives
Kitanda Tukole farmer cooperative (KITFA)
The cooperative is progressing at a good speed with their newly Agro-shop which has made them a dominant figure in Bukomansimbi district.
Biganda cooperative
Biganda cooperative in now recognized as one of the strong key players of development in the district of Bukomansimbi. This is due to their highly skilled leadership.
Butenga CAPCA Farmers` cooperative (BUCAFA)
Nkobazambogo farmers group of Bucafa cooperative managed to Lobby for a maize milling machine from the area member of Parliament.
Kyazanga Twezimbe multipurpose Cooperative
Cooperative is so focused
Tulibumu Lwengo Farmers’ Cooperative
Strong Cooperative
Katovu Malongo farmers’ Cooperative
Cooperative is so focused
Sustainability
Committed To Keep People Healthy & Developed
Through our Developmemt programs, we aim at having a whole person who is developed and healthy
We Follow Best Practices
As we aim at developing people, we follow best practices that can lead to a stable development.
- Sustainablility
- Project On Time
- Accountability
- Respect for Human Dignity
A home everyone should have
Caritas MADDO Model Home
We aim at supporting families have a home with all the most needed necessities. These necessities are supportive tools helping this family to have good health, shelter, development, environmental conservation, farm and home use water, good hygiene among others.
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News
Our Latest Works
What Our Clients Say
Testimonials
Farmer
Kabanda
Sometimes you need to cross the border to find improved varieties of maize. We got an opportunity to attend an exposure visit organized by Triple C project in 2022 and I bought 5kgs of Lubango and DK maize. These two varieties are commonly grown by Tanzanian farmers. I planted these seeds on one acre of land and tripled my harvest. Thank you Caritas MADDO for the exposure visit
Parent
Nakirijja Josephine
Our community had a big water challenge, kids had to travel long distances to fetch unclean water for home use. St Paul Buna primary school, had a water source though damaged that it could not serve the school and the community before Caritas MADDO upgraded it with a more automated solar sophisticated technology. Gratitude goes to Caritas MADDO
Parent
Maama Pius
I frizzed when the Doctor told me that my boy (Pius) had a heart problem, and the operation is worthy 20 million. It was a testing moment until hope was availed when I was linked to the welfare project coordinator Immy. The project raised the big sum and my child was operated. Currently my boy goes to school. Thank you Caritas MADDO Projekthilfe, thank you Maama Christel and the team my child leaves because of your support..
Former Student
Najjingo Rukia
"I once lacked reading and writing skills". She joined St. Ann Vocational School and, fortunately, proved to be a fast learner. She received training in knitting and sewing, and after completing the two-year course, Rukia established a workshop in Kampala a city of Uganda. Today, she provides services and products to both organizations and individuals. Her success has significantly improved her family's livelihood. Special thanks go to Caritas MADDO and St. Ann vocational school staff for their support..
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Frequently Asked Questions
“Caritas MADDO is a Catholic-based NGO that was established to support the most vulnerable members of the community. Today, its work is structured around four core pillars: Health; Agriculture and Environment; Water; and its original focus, Welfare.”
Caritas MADDO is involved in the following activities: Agriculture & environment, Health, Water and Welfare
“Although Caritas MADDO is rooted in Catholic values, its programs and services are open to all individuals and communities, regardless of religious affiliation. The organization is committed to serving the most vulnerable, guided by principles of compassion, inclusivity, and social justice.”
As a Caritas development organization the reason for our existence is to continue the Mission of Christ on earth, i. e. to support all communities have life and have it to the full.
“I have come so that they may have life
and have it to the full” John, 10:10.
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