Our Story

A movement built on trust and service

Since 2009 we've walked alongside communities across Africa, listening, building, and serving.

From a single meal to a movement

Al-Abdul Trust CHARITY ORGANISATION began with one mother handing out meals after school in a Kampala suburb. Five years later we operate in 2 countries — but our principle hasn't changed: meet people where they are, with what they need, and treat them like family.

We focus on six pillars: food security, education, healthcare, clean water, women's empowerment, and emergency relief. Every dollar is tracked. Every program is co-designed with the communities we serve.

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Years of impact

Our values

Mercy

Every life we touch is treated with dignity and love.

Transparency

Audited finances, public reports, full accountability.

Sustainability

We build solutions that empower communities long-term.

Excellence

World-class standards in every program we deliver.

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Founder's message

"Service is the bridge between despair and possibility."

When I started Al-Abdul Trust, I had no plan, no funding — just a refusal to look away. Today, when I see a child confidently reading her first book or a mother starting her own business, I'm reminded that change is built one person at a time. Thank you for walking with us.

— Mr Madaba, Founder & CEO

Meet the team

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Mr Madaba

Founder & CEO

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Samuel Otieno

Director of Programs

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Maria Sanchez

Head of Partnerships

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Kwame Asante

Field Operations Lead

Our journey

2009

Foundation born

Started with a single school feeding program in Kampala, Uganda.

2013

First clinic

Opened our first mobile health clinic in rural Uganda.

2017

100 villages

Reached 100 communities across Uganda and neighboring regions.

2021

Clean water scale

Built 250 wells, serving over 800,000 people.

2025

Global movement

40+ volunteers worldwide, $40M+ raised for impact.

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