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Our Background

1. About Zorg Foundation

Zorg Foundation is a community-focused non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering mothers, supporting vulnerable children, and restoring dignity to girls and families across Uganda.

 

The foundation was officially founded in July 2022 by Naiga Josephine, a trained primary school teacher with a deep passion for child welfare and community service. Before founding Zorg Foundation, Naiga had previously run an orphanage. Unfortunately, that project collapsed due to blackmail and partnerships with the wrong individuals — a painful but formative experience.

 

In 2020, after receiving guidance and encouragement from Frank Scott Mubiru, she was advised not to reopen an orphanage, but instead to establish an NGO model that could operate transparently, collaborate widely, and support communities across the entire country through partnerships with organizations, communities, and individuals.

 

With strong support from sponsors in the Netherlands and Belgium, who had previously supported the orphanage project, a new vision was born. The name “Zorg”, a Dutch word meaning “Care,” was chosen to reflect the foundation’s mission of compassion, responsibility, and human dignity.

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2. Founder – Naiga Josephine

Naiga Josephine is the Founder of Zorg Foundation. As a primary school teacher, her work with children exposed her early to the deep challenges faced by vulnerable families, especially girls lacking basic necessities and access to education.

 

Her lived experience running an orphanage — including its collapse — shaped her leadership with resilience, wisdom, and integrity. Rather than giving up, she transformed adversity into purpose by building a stronger, more accountable structure through Zorg Foundation.

 

Today, Naiga continues to lead with empathy, vision, and a strong commitment to sustainable community impact.

3. Managing Director & Social and Projects Leader – Frank Scott Mubiru

Frank Scott Mubiru serves as the Managing Director and Social & Projects Leader at Zorg Foundation.

 

Having grown up in an orphanage and under sponsorship programs himself, Frank brings personal understanding, lived experience, and strategic leadership to the organization. His background enables him to guide Zorg Foundation with authenticity, accountability, and a deep focus on long-term development.

 

He plays a central role in project planning, outreach coordination, organizational growth, and ensuring that Zorg Foundation stays aligned with its mission while delivering real impact on the ground across Uganda.

4. International Support & Partnerships – Bavo Van Eesbeek

Bavo Van Eesbeek, from Belgium, supports Zorg Foundation through international support and partnerships.

 

He plays a key role in strengthening relationships with international supporters, donors, and partner organizations. His involvement helps bridge local community needs in Uganda with global networks, ensuring sustainable collaboration, trust, and shared responsibility in achieving the foundation’s mission.

Our Work & Impact

Since 15th August 2024, Zorg Foundation began operating actively and consistently, starting with community outreaches focused on providing sanitary pads to girls.

To date, the foundation has carried out over 15 outreaches across different regions of Uganda and continues to expand nationwide. Our support includes:

 

  • Sanitary pads for girls

  • School materials (books, pens, pencils, and supplies)

  • Meals and basic necessities

  • Health care support

  • Sexual and reproductive health education

  • Economic support and community education

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Zorg Foundation remains committed to building healthier, educated, and empowered communities throughout Uganda.

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