Breaking Barriers, Bridging A Better Future

Empowering young mothers and families in Uganda through skills, enterprise, and Christ-centered care.

Equipping unwed young individuals with essential skills

Empowering young mothers and families in Uganda through skills, enterprise, and Christ-centered care.

Barriers young mothers face — and how we respond

Across communities near Kampala, unwed and teenage mothers often lack skills, safety, and hope. Mercy Tides walks with them toward dignity, livelihood, and Christ-centered care.

Why mothers need support

Uganda faces deep poverty and harmful cultural norms that have left many young women vulnerable—experiencing abuse, family breakdown, homelessness, and cycles of exploitation that result in unwed and teenage motherhood without skills, support, or hope.

Skills, enterprise & care

Mercy Tides Foundation walks alongside unwed young mothers through vocational training, entrepreneurship development, discipleship, renewable energy support, and leadership formation—equipping them to build dignified livelihoods and Christ-centered homes.

About Mercy Tides Foundation

Mercy Tides Foundation is a Christian non-profit organization located in Uganda—the Pearl of Africa. We serve communities in the outskirts of Kampala: District: Wakiso · County: Kyadondo · Sub County: Makindye · Parish: Bunamwaya · Village: Bunamwaya–Ngobe B. In reference to Uganda’s history of high poverty and cultural norms that have often disrespected the dignity of women a...

Our programs in Uganda

Vocational training, entrepreneurship, discipleship, and community care that turn barriers into sustainable livelihoods.

Vocational Training

Vocational Training

We offer comprehensive vocational training programs in high-demand sectors, including construction, hospitality, information technology, and…

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Mission Our mission is to empower underprivileged unwed young and teenage mothers by providing vocational training and business support—enabling them to break free from the cycle of poverty and economic dependency, and bridging the gap to better standards of living. We are dedicated to helping disadvantaged unwed young mothers overcome barriers of poverty through vocational training, entrepreneurship, and Christ-centered community care.
Vision “Breaking Barriers, Bridging A Better Future.”

Change you can measure in Uganda

Mothers equipped, families strengthened, and communities renewed through skills, discipleship, and Christ-centered care.

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Mothers empowered

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Communities

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Christ-centered care

Walk with mothers & children through training, care, and sponsorship

Churches, partners, and friends can help fund vocational skills, entrepreneurship, discipleship, and family support in Wakiso and nearby communities. Every gift and partnership strengthens local-led hope.

Transparent Clear updates on impact
Local-led Rooted in Ugandan communities
Faith-centered Practical care & discipleship

What guides our work every day

From skills training to solar support, every objective keeps mothers and children in Uganda at the centre.

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Offering vocational training programs tailored to local community challenges and demands.

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Providing mentorship and coaching to develop entrepreneurial skills.

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Facilitating access to microfinance and startup resources.

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Supporting businesses and startups led by unwed young and teenage mothers.

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Conducting monthly discipleship gatherings and annual conferences for mothers and their children.

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Providing renewable solar energy solutions to sponsored mothers and communities served.

Our Partners