Polo Care Foundation
Community-focused, non-profit — bridging the healthcare gap in Uganda
Bridging the Healthcare Gap
"Healthcare services exist — access does not."
Through innovation, compassion, and collaboration, we are committed to expanding access and strengthening community health for those who need it most.
Our Mission
To improve equitable access to quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare for underserved and vulnerable communities.
Our Vision
Healthy, informed, and resilient communities — no individual denied healthcare due to poverty, location, or social vulnerability.
Core Values
- Compassion — care without borders
- Integrity — transparency & accountability
- Innovation — tech & creative solutions
- Collaboration — together we thrive
- Sustainability — lasting impact
13 Pillars of Our Foundation
As established in our founding charter, these objects guide every initiative we undertake.
Uganda's Health Landscape
Understanding the challenges we address through evidence-based interventions.
Causes of Preventable Deaths
Children under 18, Uganda
Non-Communicable Diseases
Share of total deaths in Uganda
Health Worker Density
Per 1,000 population
WASH Coverage Gaps
Rural communities
Our Beneficiaries
Reaching the most vulnerable through targeted, community-centered interventions.
Direct Beneficiaries
Indirect Beneficiaries
Our Partnership Model
Clear separation. Strong collaboration.
- Non-profit – community programs
- Donor-funded interventions
- Independent governance
- Prevention & education focus
- Community health systems strengthening
- Technical & clinical partner
- Referrals and specialized care
- Service delivery under MoUs
- Quality assurance & training
- Clinical infrastructure
Making a Difference
Measurable outcomes through community-centered interventions.
Health facilities partnered
Women reached
maternal programs
NCD screening
scale-up 2025
Community health
workers trained
Governance
- Independent Board of Directors
- Executive Leadership
- Strong Organizational Management Policies
- Transparent financial management
- Formal partnership agreements
- Conflict of interest policies
- Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems
Sustainability Approach
- Community capacity building
- Prevention and cost-effective interventions
- Integration with government systems
- Diversified funding (grants, partnerships, philanthropy)
- Leveraging existing health infrastructure
- Impact continues beyond donor funding cycles
National & Global Priorities
Our work is aligned with Uganda Ministry of Health strategies and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Moments of Impact
Community outreach, health screenings, WASH initiatives, and maternal care across Uganda
Partner with Polo Care Foundation
Join us in expanding healthcare access, preventing avoidable illness, and strengthening community health systems.