Sarah, from Kataza village during our fitness exercise session
About Us
Enhancing Sexual Reproductive health and access to youth friendly services
ABOUT US
Golden Boots Uganda (GoBU) is a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the health, social, and economic well-being of young people aged 10-25, with a strong focus on people with disabilities ensuring they have the support and opportunities they deserve.
Over the last 5 years, Golden Boots has developed substantial expertise in running inclusive programs with youth with disabilities alongside girls and young women, and young refugees in urban and rural Uganda. Over the next 5 years, Golden Boots will expand its model to Northern part of Uganda
MISSION
To pioneer innovative solutions that elevate the lives of people with disabilities.
VISION
A world where all people with disabilities live healthy, happy, and meaningful lives.
Objective
Providing inclusive sports, health and livelihood community programs for people with disabilities.
OUR STORY
Diarmuid O’Briain and Áine Doody with Mo’s parents Mr and Mrs Musoke Musa at their home in Bwaise
In 2019, Mo left his job at an organization he co-founded to care for his ailing father with Parkinson’s disease. During this time, he observed some of the challenges associated with Parkinson’s that his father faced including physical limitations, depression, anxiety, and isolation, which worsened when he suffered from COVID-19. These experiences deepened his understanding of the barriers faced by individuals with disabilities. As his health aide, Mo helped his father live comfortably at home; offering physical therapy to improve his mobility.
Motivated by these personal experiences, Mo founded Golden Boots Uganda, an organization dedicated to enhancing the health, social, and economic well-being of young people, with a strong focus on people with disabilities.
OUR PARTNERS
