Supporting communities in uganda to learn, grow, and lead change
GRiD works with learners, young people, and underserved communities to expand access to education, strengthen local leadership, and improve livelihoods through practical, community-led programs.
Impact at a glance
5,800+
lives reached
80
communities reached through implemented programs.
4
districts reached across Eastern Uganda
Explore additional program data and detailed results in our Impact Dashboard.
Our Work
How we work with communities — and why it matters
In underserved communities across Eastern Uganda, many young people, especially girls, face barriers to education, health, and opportunity.
These challenges affect not just individuals, but entire communities.
GRiD works alongside communities to address these challenges through:
- Learning & Education - supporting schools, teachers, and learners
- Girls’ Health & Dignity - helping girls stay in school
- Youth & Women Livelihoods - building skills and opportunities.
- Community Voice & Governance - strengthening local leadership
Program results by area
GRiD tracks program delivery and reach across three priority areas: Reach & Access, Systems Strengthening, and Community Impact. The figures below present cumulative results from 2022–2025, informing internal learning, adaptation, and accountability.
Reach & access
Access to education and participation
Systems Strengthening
Capacity development and institutional support
Community impact
Household and community-level engagement
GRiD collects and uses program data to monitor delivery, inform learning, and strengthen accountability. Data is drawn from routine tracking, partner feedback, and field documentation.
In the Community
Amina’s story: Staying in school
“When GRiD visited our school to teach us about menstrual health, everything changed for me. I used to miss school every month. Now, I attend every class and even help other girls understand their bodies.”
— Amina, 14, Pallisa District
Stories are based on real experiences from program participants.
Our Work
Why GRiD exists
From over a decade of working alongside underserved communities in Uganda, David Gatwongere saw that lasting change begins when people are heard and supported to lead their own development.
GRiD was founded to strengthen local leadership, expand access to education, and support communities to build practical, lasting solutions.
“Real change begins when communities are heard.”
Who we are
GRiD is a community-led organization working with learners, youth, women, and local institutions to improve access to education, strengthen community participation, and support sustainable development.
Get involved
You can support GRiD’s work in several ways:
Donate
Help us reach more learners, communities, and youth.
Partner
Collaborate with us to scale community-led practices
Volunteer
Contribute your skills to support communities
Our funding and strategic partners in community development
Strategic Partner
Funding Partner
District Partner
