About Us

We are an organization that lifts people's livelihoods

Caritas MADDO (Masaka Diocesan Development Organisation) is a faith-based organization offering social services and development work in Masaka Diocese. It was started way back after the 1979 war with relief items to war victims. The offices were established in 1981. In 1988 MADDO was expounded to include development work besides social services with more technical staff. This same year (1988) it picked the name MADDO which was changed to Caritas MADDO in 2000 to promote the spirit of giving and receiving as related to love compassion and solidarity.

The Diocese and activities of Caritas MADDO cover 10 political districts of Kalangala, Rakai, Kyotera, Ssembabule, Masaka, Kalungu, Bukomansimbi, Lwengo and Lyantonde. Caritas MADDO enters the community through both civic and the church structures. The latter include the 58 parishes, which are grouped in eleven deaneries. Each level has a development committee which coordinates MADDO activities in the church parishes. Households are organized into groups to utilize their different gifts for better results.

Building Staffs

We actively engages employees in training programs designed to enhance their skills and improve overall job performance.

History Emphasis

As a Catholic-based organization, we are guided by Catholic Social Teaching and adhere to Catholic norms in all aspects of our work.

Economic Outcomes

We are committed to uplifting people's livelihoods, with a strong focus on empowering individuals who go through our programs to increase their income through sustainable, income-generating activities.