1. Community Health
Promote community health, sanitation and hygiene.
COMMUNITY • EMPOWERMENT • DEVELOPMENT
Local action.
Local action.
Lasting change.
SCAN works with communities in Ssembabule to strengthen health, education, livelihoods, youth opportunities and environmental resilience.
✓ Community-led✓ Inclusive✓ Accountable
SCANConnecting Communities.
Creating Change.
Creating Change.
6Programme areas
2026First-year programme plan
500+Community reach target*
100+Youth empowerment target*
WHO WE ARE
A community network built around practical solutions.
Ssembabule Community Action Network (SCAN) is a proposed non-profit community development organisation based in Ssembabule District, Uganda.
We aim to connect communities, local institutions, volunteers and development partners to identify priorities and turn community ideas into practical action.
“A stronger community is built when people participate in shaping its future.”
OUR FOUNDATION — ARTICLES 2-5
A resilient, empowered and prosperous community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Vision — Article 3
We, the founding members, recognising the importance of community participation, social inclusion, sustainable livelihoods, education, health and economic empowerment, hereby establish this organisation to contribute to sustainable development and wellbeing.
“Connecting Communities. Creating Change.” — Article 5 Tagline
Our Mission — Article 4
To mobilise and empower communities through sustainable development initiatives that improve livelihoods, health, education and social wellbeing.
Nature of Organisation — Article 2
SCAN is a non-profit, non-political and non-sectarian organisation operating for public benefit in accordance with the laws of Uganda. No income or property shall be distributed to members for personal benefit. Initial operations in Ssembabule District.
Our Principles — Preamble
Integrity • Accountability • Transparency • Equality • Inclusion • Community Participation • Respect for Human Dignity
ARTICLE 6 — OBJECTIVES
What we are legally mandated to do
2. Youth Empowerment
Skills development, entrepreneurship and employment initiatives.
3. Education & Mentorship
Promote education, mentorship and career development.
4. Livelihoods
Improve household livelihoods through agriculture and income-generating activities.
5. Women & Vulnerable Groups
Support women and vulnerable groups to participate in sustainable development.
6. Environment
Promote environmental conservation and community resilience.
7. Community Participation
Strengthen community participation in local development.
8. Research & Learning
Conduct community assessments, research and development activities.
9. Partnerships & Resources
Establish partnerships and mobilise lawful resources for sustainable community development.
LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
FOUNDER & INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PROGRAMMES
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
MONITORING & EVALUATION
BOARD CHAIRPERSON
SECRETARY & TREASURER
People guiding SCAN
SCAN is building a transparent and accountable leadership structure to guide its community development work.
FOUNDER & INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kabuuka Alex
Provides overall leadership, strategic direction and coordination as SCAN establishes its governance and operational systems.
To be appointed
Coordinating programme planning, implementation and community activities.
To be appointed
Financial administration, records, budgeting and internal accountability.
To be appointed
Tracking results, documentation, learning and programme performance.
To be appointed
Governance oversight and strategic accountability.
To be appointed
Governance and financial stewardship roles as organisation develops.
Governance commitment: SCAN is committed to transparency, accountability and responsible management of resources.
ARTICLES 11-24 — GOVERNANCE & FINANCIAL INTEGRITY
How we are governed
As defined in our Constitution, SCAN is guided by a transparent governance structure to ensure accountability.
General Assembly
Supreme Body — Article 12
Approves major policies, strategic plans, financial reports, and Constitutional amendments. Quorum: 1/2 of voting members. Dissolution requires 2/3.
Board of Directors
Oversight — Articles 13-17
Chairperson, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer + 2 Members. Provides strategic direction, financial oversight, and appoints Executive Director. Chair provides leadership, Secretary keeps records, Treasurer monitors finances.
Executive Director
Management — Article 18
Day-to-day management, implementing Board decisions, supervising programmes and staff, coordinating partnerships, and resource mobilisation.
Financial Management — Articles 21-24: Bank account in registered name, funds used only for approved purposes, asset register maintained, annual budgets approved, independent audit as required by law/donors, strict conflict of interest policy. No member shall personally own organisational property. Remaining assets on dissolution transferred to similar non-profit per Ugandan law (Article 29).
OUR PROGRAMMES — ARTICLE 7
Where we focus our energy
Youth empowerment
Digital skills, entrepreneurship, career guidance, job-readiness training, vocational linkages, mentorship.
Support this area →Community health
Health education, malaria prevention, sanitation & hygiene, maternal and child-health awareness, community dialogues, health-service linkages.
Support this area →Education
School health education, literacy, mentorship, career guidance, educational support.
Support this area →Agriculture & livelihoods
Farmer training, poultry, kitchen gardening, agribusiness, savings groups, income-generating activities.
Support this area →Women & vulnerable groups
Skills development, economic empowerment, savings initiatives, social inclusion, income-generating activities.
Support this area →Environment
Tree planting, waste management, community clean-ups, environmental education, climate-resilient activities.
Support this area →OUR 2027 DIRECTION
From establishing to scaling.
01
Establish
Build governance, systems, volunteers and community partnerships.
02
Expand
Increase programme reach and develop stronger funding partnerships.
03
Scale
Document results, strengthen staffing and expand community impact.
*Targets shown are planning targets, not completed achievements.
COMMUNITY STORIES
YOUTH
HEALTH
LIVELIHOODS
What we will document
From skills training to opportunity
Future stories will highlight how young people use skills, mentorship and networks to create new opportunities.
Health starts in the community
We will share evidence and lessons from community health, sanitation and prevention activities.
Growing sustainable livelihoods
Future updates will showcase community-led agriculture and enterprise initiatives.
PARTNER WITH US — ARTICLE 26
Let’s build impact together.
SCAN may partner with Government institutions, local governments, NGOs, community organisations, schools, health facilities, private-sector and development partners (Article 26).
GET INVOLVED — ARTICLES 8-10
Help turn community ideas into action.
Members: Founder Members, Ordinary Members, Associate Members, Volunteers (Article 8). Membership open to persons who support SCAN objectives. Members have right to participate, vote where eligible, and raise concerns.
VOLUNTEER — ARTICLE 25
Bring your skills to SCAN.
SCAN may employ staff and engage volunteers according to needs and available resources. Recruitment based on competence, integrity and organisational requirements (Article 25).
SUPPORT SCAN — ARTICLES 22-23
Every contribution can strengthen local action.
SCAN may obtain funds through grants, donations, membership contributions, fundraising, partnerships, CSR support, community contributions and project funding (Article 22). All assets belong to organisation, no member shall personally own organisational property (Article 23).
Donation information
Bank: Centenary Bank
Account name: Kabuuka Alex (Interim account during NGO registration)
Account number: 3204861511
Reference: SCAN support
Note: This personal account is used temporarily while SCAN completes registration per Article 21 which requires account in registered name. All donations documented with receipts. Organisation account details will be updated after registration. No funds accepted where conditions conflict with SCAN objectives or Ugandan law (Article 22).
CONTACT
WhatsApp
Let's create change together.
Location
Ssembabule District, Uganda