Top Humanitarian Organisations in Uganda
Updated
EABD lists 180 humanitarian organisations in Uganda. The top-ranked are World Health Organization Uganda, Whisper and Uganda Orphanage and Elderly Care Organization.
The top 10 humanitarian organisations in Uganda
- World Health Organization Uganda
- Whisper
- Uganda Orphanage and Elderly Care Organization
- Trusted Care Child Development Centre
- St. Angelina Community Health and Rehabilitation Centre - Sacharc
- Someone Cares Africa
- Shining Hearts Africa
- Share Child Opportunity Eastern and Northern Uganda
- SD Cancer Palliative Care Centre Jinja
- Organisation for Community Empowerment
All 180 humanitarian organisations in Uganda
Whisper
Someone Cares Africa
Shining Hearts Africa
Karon Relief
Joy for Children Uganda
Friends of Vessel is Me
Deks Caring Home
COME Uganda
How to choose a humanitarian organisation in Uganda
When partnering with an NGO, check registration, governance and track record.
- Confirm registration with the national NGO authority.
- Ask for recent audited accounts and annual reports.
- Check past projects and who funded them.
- Ask about safeguarding and accountability policies.
- Read reviews on EABD.
In Uganda: NGOs in Uganda are registered with the National Bureau for NGOs.
About humanitarian organisations in East Africa
The NGO and development sector in East Africa is large, professional, and consequential. International humanitarian agencies, regional NGOs, local community-development organisations, research and advocacy bodies, and grant-making foundations all operate here, often staffed by some of the most experienced development professionals on the continent.
EABD lists NGOs, humanitarian agencies, community-development organisations, research and advocacy bodies, and grant-makers that have a formal business or trust structure. Verified profiles include focus areas, geographies served, funding sources where disclosed, and reviews from partner organisations.
About Uganda
Uganda's economy is built on agriculture, growing manufacturing capacity, the oil discoveries in the Albertine Graben, and a vibrant Kampala-centred services sector. The country's central location makes it a hub for landlocked trade serving South Sudan, eastern DRC, Rwanda, and Burundi.
EABD lists verified Ugandan businesses across Central, Eastern, Northern, and Western regions, with deep coverage of Kampala, Wakiso, Mukono, Jinja, Mbarara, Gulu, and the other major urban centres. Verification cross-references URSB registration where applicable. The directory is built to help buyers find suppliers, investors find opportunities, and the Ugandan business community trade with each other and the wider East African region with confidence.
Humanitarian Organisations in Uganda: common questions
How many humanitarian organisations are there in Uganda?
EABD lists 180 humanitarian organisations in Uganda as of 16 October 2026. Businesses that EABD has checked carry a verified badge on their profile.
What are the top humanitarian organisations in Uganda?
EABD's top-ranked humanitarian organisations are World Health Organization Uganda, Whisper and Uganda Orphanage and Elderly Care Organization. Category Sponsors and promoted businesses come first and are always labelled, then businesses on paid plans, then everyone else. Each group is ordered by EABD Score, which reflects a business's overall presence on EABD, including things like verification, customer reviews and profile completeness.
Which towns have the most humanitarian organisations in Uganda?
Kampala (70), Jinja (16) and Mityana (7) have the most listed on EABD.
How do I choose a humanitarian organisation in Uganda?
Confirm registration with the national NGO authority. Ask for recent audited accounts and annual reports. Check past projects and who funded them. NGOs in Uganda are registered with the National Bureau for NGOs.
How do I list my humanitarian organisation on EABD?
Create a free EABD account, then add your business or claim its existing profile. It appears on pages like this one once published. Getting verified, completing the profile, replying to customers and collecting genuine reviews all help its EABD Score.