Empowering communities,
protecting nature & human dignity
MBIZ Development Foundation (MDF) is a registered development organization committed to conservation, human rights, and collaborative development research. We place communities at the heart of lasting change.
masks distributed
year of impact
agroforestry nurseries
Community-led solutions • Climate resilience • Human rights advocacy
In partnership with Kisoro District Local Government & DCDOVision
To become a regional leader in holistic development — strengthening families, communities, and institutions for dignified humanity and meaningful progress in a secure and sustainable environment.
Mission
Foster safe and dignified human activities through conservation, human rights advocacy, and evidence-based policy. We place communities at the core, using collaboration, advocacy, and social mobilization.
Core Commitment
Operating under Uganda Registration Services Bureau & Kisoro District Local Government — coordinated with DCDO, we ensure transparency and local ownership in all initiatives.
Our values • foundation of change
Guided by integrity, community leadership, and compassion — every action reflects our principles.
Dutifulness & accountability
Responsible stewardship of resources and commitments.
Humanity at the core
All activities prioritize human dignity and wellbeing.
Evidence-based strategies
Transparent decisions rooted in research and data.
Partnerships & collaborations
Strong alliances for sustainable results.
Community-led development
Local solutions designed and owned by communities.
Modesty, courtesy & compassion
Respectful, flexible and empathetic approach.
What we do
Integrated action areas that create sustainable livelihoods and protect our planet & people.
Conservation
- Wildlife habitat protection
- Reforestation & agroforestry (bamboo seedlings)
- Water body protection & anti-silting
- Innovative waste management & safe disposal
- Tourism promotion & cultural conservation
- Soil erosion prevention & fertility tech
Human Rights
- Advocacy: education, health, housing, safe workplaces
- Healthy lifestyles (nutrition, smoking cessation, physical activity)
- Safe motherhood & protection against GBV
- Women’s rights to asset ownership, including land
- Disaster prevention, relief access, post-disaster support
- Cultural rights & freedoms
Development Research
- Community-centered study protocols
- Social Innovation Movement (SIM) establishment
- Partnerships with public, private, academia & civil society
- Identifying & scaling applicable technologies
- Joint research publications & policy influence
Impact in action
Since incorporation in 2018COVID-19 resilience
Promoted safety standards, distributed 2,000 branded cotton face masks, and mobilized caregivers during National Family Days to boost child immunization, nutrition, and safe motherhood.
Agroforestry nurseries
Established and maintained multiple agroforestry nursery beds including bamboo seedlings for erosion control, carbon sequestration, and sustainable livelihoods.
Community mobilization
Partnered with Kisoro DCDO to promote safe motherhood, child health, and rights awareness — reaching remote, vulnerable populations with evidence-based outreach.
Priority: Women, Girls & Vulnerable Groups
We strategically focus on empowering women, girls, and marginalized communities — ensuring they thrive in environments where human rights are respected, upheld, and celebrated. Our gender-transformative approach builds resilience and lasting equality.
Support a girl’s future →Working hand-in-hand with public, private & civil society
MDF operates in close coordination with Kisoro District Local Government, District Community Development Office (DCDO), and academic partners to drive evidence-based policy and sustainable development research. We invite collaborations that advance social innovation.
Registration No. 80020001396116 — Company Limited by Guarantee, Uganda