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Transforming lives by providing education, food relief & empowering single mothers.

About Mervyn Foundation

WHO WE ARE

Mervyn foundation is a beacon of hope for the less privileged, single mothers and children through its education support and guidance. Our mission is to transform lives of the less privileged single mothers and their children by providing quality education, guidance to the youth and economically empowering women by combining hard and soft skills.

We support less privileged children and orphans through providing scholastic materials termly, payment of school fees and offer community support to the locals and single mothers through workshops, provision of groceries (food) to different villages. We are a committed team of professionals and volunteers who provide unwavering support and guidance to single mothers and their children so that they thrive.

We are a non-profit organization that collaboratively works with the locals in different communities to identify the unique challenges faced by single mothers and their children, building team based activities, programs to create a greater impact and a sense of belonging. We are dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment where children, families can flourish and succeed together. Join us in making a lasting impact in the lives of those who need it most. Let’s make a difference, one family at a time.

Empowering Communities Through Supporting Children, Mothers and the Less Privileged People

Join us in our mission to empower, support, educate & train single mothers and their children.

Family Support

Through our food relief project; different families from different villages were supported with groceries during and after Covid period.

Education & Training

The foundation has impacted lives of over 600 children in Kayunga through provision of scholastic materials,school fees and meals every beginning of term.

Women Empowerment

We guide single mothers towards success through sensitization & mentoring trainings in livelihood projects, home management.

Success stories

SUCCESS DEFINED IN A DIFFERENT WAY

Thank you for making my family a priority. Provision of groceries (sugar, rice, maize flour, soap) during covid and after covid period was such a lifesaving moment to my family. Blessings to the donors and the rest of the team. ~ Grandmother Vian.

 

I am a guardian to Catherine and Stecia who are supported by the foundation through school fees and meals at school. Your support has motivated the girls to stay in school and are looking forward to a bright future. ~ Guardian to Stecia and Catherine.

 

Thank you for the sensitization/training workshops for the single mothers in livelihood and home management programs. Through those trainings we have gained knowledge and connected with different community leaders who are in positions to influence and gear change

What’s happening

News & Stories

Go back to school activity for Term 1 2025

The sting of a worn-out pencil, the gnawing emptiness of an unfulfilled lunchbox – these were the silent struggles that defined the childhoods of many children in our community. Education, a beacon of hope for a brighter future, often felt out of reach, lost in the shadows of poverty. But today, we’re writing a new chapter, one filled with the promise of possibility, thanks to the extraordinary power of your helping hand.We’ve been on a journey to reawaken dreams and reignite the spark of learning for over 600 precious children. With every new scholastic material provided – crisp notebooks that hold the promise of untold stories, vibrant pencils eager to sketch futures, and sturdy textbooks that open gateways to knowledge – we are not just equipping them with tools; we are handing them the keys to their own narratives. The simple act of having the right materials empowers them to express themselves, to explore their potential, and to finally write their own stories, free from the limitations of what they lack.And for more than 90 children, this journey has been even more transformative. By covering their school fees, we’ve ensured they not only have access to education but also to the vital nourishment of school meals. This isn’t just about filling their bellies; it’s about fueling their minds. Research consistently shows that good nutrition is paramount for cognitive development, enhancing concentration, memory, and overall academic performance.
These school meals are the critical fuel that allows these young minds to absorb, process, and thrive, transforming their capacity to learn and to dream bigger.
Witnessing these changes firsthand is a profound testament to the impact of collective generosity.
We see the shy smiles transform into confident pronouncements, the hesitant hands reach out to grasp new knowledge, and the quiet determination blossom into radiant ambition.
Your support is not merely a donation; it is an investment in potential,l for change, and a powerful statement that every child, regardless of their circumstances, deserves the chance to learn, to grow, and to succeed.Join us as we continue to rewrite these inspiring stories, one child, one book, one meal at a time. Together, we are building a future where every child’s potential is realized, and every dream has the opportunity to take flight.

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Empowering Communities Through Supporting Children, Mothers and the Less Privileged People

Empowering Single Mothers and Their Children