ABOUT HOLD COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
Hold Community Initiative was founded in 2022, and legally registered at district level-Namayingo District, a year later in 2023, with a profound commitment to addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by persons with disabilities.
The inception of the organization was a response to the prevalent gaps in support systems and opportunities for individuals with diverse abilities. We work to reach those furthest from necessary social services and opportunities by working as a bridge with their caregivers and the community around them. This helps these vulnerable groups build better lives for themselves, enhance their resilience capabilities, and cultivate durable change.
HOCI’s interventions catalyze access to education, health and social-economic empowerment through service provision and capacity strengthening. We empower caregivers, teachers and institutions to nurture and support children, women, girls, men and boys children, with disabilities to reach their full potential with dignity.
Funding Sources:
HOCI relies on a diverse range of funding sources to support its programs, services, and advocacy efforts aimed at empowering persons with disabilities. The organization employs a strategic and sustainable approach to financial management, ensuring stability and growth. The funding sources include:
Private Foundations and Philanthropy, Corporate Sponsorships, Individual Donations and Fundraising Campaigns, Community and Grassroots Support, Membership and Subscription Programs, and Grants from International Organizations
By diversifying its funding sources, HOCI ensures financial resilience, reduces dependency on any single funding stream, and maximizes its capacity to create lasting positive change for persons with disabilities. The organization maintains transparency and accountability in its financial practices to build trust with donors and stakeholders.
Vision
HOCI’s vision of a fully inclusive Uganda where children, women, girls, men and boys with disabilities can realize their maximum potential from an informed perspective. We believe in a world where children, women, girls, men and boys with disabilities live free from violence, exploitation, and discrimination and have equal opportunities to succeed.
Mission
Hold Community Initiative’s mission is to build inclusive, robust and resilient communities where children, women, girls, men and boys with disabilities thrive with dignity. We improve the quality of life for children, women, girls, men and boys with disabilities through our programs covering their entire lifecycle, spanning from early childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.
Core Values
Our values can be summarized in the acronym “EXCITED” which embodies the enthusiasm, passion, and commitment for the work we undertake/do.
Excellence: In our varied interventions, we strive to ensure the highest quality of service while keeping our communities at the heart of everything that we do. We achieve this by doing ordinary things with extraordinary effort and attention to detail. Working with communities to do ordinary things with exceptional efforts inspires trust and confidence in children, women, and girls with disabilities.
Compassion: Persons with disabilities are at an increased risk of neglect, violence, stigma & discrimination. When stakeholders recognize and understand these vulnerabilities, they can be more compassionate in their interactions with them.
Innovation: We believe that children, girls, women, men and boys with disabilities can with support create solutions to address their most pressing needs. Through our interventions, we provide our communities with the opportunities and resources to creatively express themselves and develop innovative strategies to address some of the challenges they face in their day-to-day lives.
Team Spirit: We continue to build a strong community of individuals, families, friends, and partners with shared values and passion for our mission. We believe that when we each contribute, we all thrive and create strong and inclusive communities.
Empathy: We believe in upholding empathy as a living value that ensures that in all that we do, we understand and connect with the communities that we serve, acknowledging their lived realities while empowering them to realize their full potential.
Diversity: We are committed to ensuring inclusion & embracing diversity in all our undertakings. Our commitment encompasses the acceptance and respect for all regardless of their gender, culture, race, ethnic origin, economic class, nationality, family or marital status, background, religion, or different abilities to achieve.
Our Team
Asiba Isaac- Executive Director
Asiba, leads strategic planning, oversees daily operations, and ensures alignment with the organization's mission. He foster partnerships, and advocate for community needs. Additionally, Asiba drives fundraising efforts, supervises staff, and represent the CBO to stakeholders, ensuring impactful service delivery and sustainable growth. Asiba is a humanitarian worker with vast experience in programming, has worked with a number of NGOs in South Sudan, Sudan, Kenya and Uganda before founding HOCI. Asiba has the love for championing Inclusive development with dignity and respect. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Social Administration, and is currently pursuing a Masters in Human Rights and Development from Kampala International University.
Asere Juliet- Program Manager
Juliet oversees program development, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring alignment with community needs. She manages partnerships, coordinate resources, and engage stakeholders to achieve goals. Juliet’s key tasks include budget oversight, staff supervision, and fostering community participation while promoting organizational growth and sustainability. Prior to joining HOCI, Juliet volunteered for Uganda Coalition for Sustainable Development. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from Kampala International University, and a Post graduate diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation from Uganda Management Institute (UMI)
Vincent Driwale- Finance Manager
Vincent oversees financial planning, budgeting, and reporting. He manages grants, donations, and other funding sources, ensuring compliance with regulations. Vincent’s key roles include bookkeeping, financial risk management, audits, payroll, and ensuring transparency. He has served in various capacities in various humanitarian organizations and commercial entities in both Uganda and South Sudan. He also supports decision-making by providing accurate financial insights and forecasts. Vincent holds a Master’s in Business administration from Makerere University, and a Diploma in accounting.
Jeremaih Asiba - Program Officer
Jeremiah develops, implements, and monitors projects that support people with disabilities. His key roles include promoting accessibility, conducting training, and ensuring inclusive policies. Jeremiah also advocates for disability rights, manage budgets, and monitor program outcomes to ensure impactful results. He is passionate about supporting persons with disability. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from Bugoga University.
Apio Constance - Administration Officer
Constance oversees day-to-day operations, manages budgets, coordinates projects, ensures compliance with regulations, and supports staff. She facilitates communication with stakeholders, handle documentation, and promote the organization's mission through community outreach, partnerships, and reporting, ensuring efficient service delivery and resource management. Constance holds a certificate in Guidance and Counseling, and she passionate about community development.
Marion Linda- Volunteer
Constance oversees day-to-day operations, manages budgets, coordinates projects, ensures compliance with regulations, and supports staff. She facilitates communication with stakeholders, handle documentation, and promote the organization's mission through community outreach, partnerships, and reporting, ensuring efficient service delivery and resource management. Constance holds a certificate in Guidance and Counseling, and she passionate about community development.