JENGA Community Development Outreach

What JENGA Community Development Outreach does

JENGA Community Development Outreach is a faith-based non-profit organization founded in 2005 that delivers community development programs to vulnerable populations in the Mbale region of Eastern Uganda. The organization operates a portfolio of 15+ named programs spanning children and youth development (Bright Beginnings, Loved Children's Centre, Alpha and Destined Children, Suubi Project), women's empowerment (EVERY GIRL, Women's Vocational Training), education support (Tertiary Sponsorship, school partnerships), health and wellbeing initiatives, water access projects, agricultural/livelihoods training, prison ministry, and the Zukuka Bora Coffee Co social enterprise. Programs are delivered directly by approximately 13 paid employees and 70+ staff and international volunteers across the Mbale community, with bespoke local designs developed in partnership with churches, schools, and community organizations rather than imposed Western solutions.

The organization has no commercial technology product; its only digital infrastructure is a self-service donor portal (jengauganda.org) with payment tracking, country selection, and recurring giving functionality, alongside a dedicated US donation site (jengausa.org) and JustGiving integration for GBP and USD donations. Its core "technology" is the relational and program-delivery model itself - savings and loans groups, discipleship courses, vocational training, agricultural extension, and church-based community organizing.

JENGA operates through a tri-country legal structure: JENGA Uganda (registered NGO #5518) is the operational entity in Mbale; JENGA UK (registered charity #1117877, Chorleywood) and JENGA USA (501(c)(3) EIN 83-2480569, Riverside CT) serve as fundraising arms governed by separate boards. Revenue is generated entirely through charitable donations from individuals, churches, and organizations globally, funneled through a 38+ international partner network spanning UK churches, US churches (notably Trinity Church CT), Australian supporters, and partners such as Zukuka Bora Coffee Co, Manumit Coffee Roasters, and the Artesian and Open Home Foundations. The go-to-market is community-led: faith-based engagement, prayer networks, volunteer referrals, and church partnerships rather than commercial marketing.

Name

JENGA Community Development Outreach

Legal name

JENGA Community Development Outreach

Website

https://jengauganda.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JENGA Community Development Outreach is a faith-based Ugandan non-profit founded in 2005 that delivers community development programs across children, women, education, health, livelihoods, and spiritual initiatives in the Mbale region, funded by charitable donations channeled through tri-country entities in Uganda, the UK, and the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Leadership, Civic Education & Service-Learning Nonprofits (BPAGADAI)

Keywords

• Community development programs
• Faith-based nonprofit
• Charitable donations
• Savings and loans groups
• Youth empowerment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mbale

HQ country

Uganda

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Giving: JENGA generates revenue through charitable donations from individuals, churches, and organizations. The organization accepts one-time and recurring donations in GBP, USD, and other currencies via JustGiving platform and direct giving forms. No products or services are sold.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

JENGA Community Development Outreach is a faith-based non-profit organization operating a portfolio of bespoke community development programs in the Mbale region of Eastern Uganda. Programs span Children and Youth, Women, Education, Health, Income Generating/Entrepreneurship, Water, and Spiritual development categories, with named projects including Bright Beginnings, Zoe Project, EVERY GIRL, Loved Children's Centre, Suubi Project, Youth Empowerment, Prison Ministry, and the Zukuka Bora Coffee Co social enterprise. The organization is funded entirely by charitable donations from individuals, churches, and organizations globally, accepted via the JustGiving platform and direct giving forms.

Product overview

JENGA Community Development Outreach is a faith-based non-profit organization operating a portfolio of community development programs in Uganda. Rather than a single unified product, JENGA offers multiple distinct project categories spanning Children and Youth, Women, Education, Health, Income Generating and Entrepreneurship, Management and Consultancy, Outreach, Water, and Spiritual development. Key named programs include Bright Beginnings, the Zoe Project, EVERY GIRL, Loved Children's Centre, Alpha and Destined Children, Suubi Project, Youth Empowerment, and Zukuka Bora Coffee Co social enterprise. These programs work holistically to address physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing of beneficiaries, with each project being bespoke—designed and implemented with local communities for lasting sustainable change.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bright Beginnings A child development project providing support, education, and care to vulnerable children in the Mbale region.
• Zoe Project A social work project supporting vulnerable individuals and families with psychosocial assistance and community outreach.
• EVERY GIRL A project focused on empowering young girls with knowledge on menstrual and reproductive health and supporting their full potential.
• Loved Children's Centre A centre providing care, education, and support for children, particularly those with disabilities and malnutrition.
• Alpha and Destined Children A children's project focused on spiritual development and Christian education for youth.
• Suubi Project A community development project focused on building sustainable futures for families and youth.
• Youth Empowerment Programs providing education, literacy support, life skills, and mentorship to at-risk youth and juveniles in detention.
• Zukuka Bora Coffee Co A coffee social enterprise supporting income-generating projects and providing fair trade coffee products, operating as a key livelihoods initiative.
• Women's Vocational Training Vocational training programs for women focused on economic empowerment and entrepreneurship skills.
• Livelihoods Programs Agricultural support, income-generating activities, and economic empowerment programs for community members.
• Health Programs Health and wellbeing initiatives including mental health support, gym outreach, and health project activities.
• Tertiary Sponsorship Educational sponsorship program supporting students through tertiary education.
• Water Projects Clean water access initiatives for communities in the Mbale region.
• Discipleship Programs Spiritual development programs including prison ministry, leadership training, and church support.
• Prison Ministry Biblical teaching and pastoral care programs within correctional facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transformation of communities through sustainable development projects since 2005
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

46 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Academy for Distance LearningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing distance learning opportunities for JENGA staff and beneficiaries
• Alternative ConceptsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner supporting JENGA's mission
• AmukaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting JENGA's work
• Artesian FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation partner supporting JENGA's development initiatives
• Bethel MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal church ministry partnership in Mooni, Mbale. Key local partner for spiritual programs and community outreach. Multiple JENGA staff are members and leaders.
• Bleu Stones LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting JENGA's mission
• Borehamwood Baptist ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK church partner facilitating prayer support, volunteers, and donations
• Bonnie BloomsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian partner organization
• Christ Church (CCCW)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK church partner for prayer support and donations
• Church By The BayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK church partner
• Commonfolk CoffeeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian coffee company partner. Proceeds support JENGA programs.
• Cosmos AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance partner
• EFODminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable organization partner
• Evergreen AfricaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfrica-focused development organization partner
• Fair Tradie ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade/skills development partner
• Farming God's WayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural training partner providing farming methods education to JENGA beneficiaries
• Haberdashers' SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK school partnership for educational support
• Heb FfinminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK church/organization partner
• Just Small ChangeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based charitable giving platform partner
• KitAidminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCharity providing sports kits for JENGA programs
• King's Church IverminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK church partner
• Manumit Coffee RoastersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK coffee roaster. Partnership supports coffee-related income generation programs.
• Mto MoyoniminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUgandan ministry partner. Board member Joseph Mulungi is also board member of Mto Moyoni.
• NeuroKidsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth-focused partner for children's neurological support
• New Ground CoffeeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoffee partner supporting income generation
• Onelife LeadersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeadership development partner
• Open Home FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Zealand-based foundation partner
• Pearl Haven ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal Mbale church partner. Senior Pastor Wilberforce Okumu leads both Pearl Haven and is on JENGA's board.
• PONT (Partnership Opportunities for Not-for-profits in Tororo)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK charity working in Mbale region. Collaborative partner for community development.
• Singleton Community ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK church partner. Trustee Jo Purle serves as Team Vicar.
• Sky Sports AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSports academy partner providing coaching and sports programs. JENGA staff member Gad Johnson Batuse coaches their multi-award winning football club.
• St Andrew's Church ChorleywoodminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK church partner for prayer and donations
• St Gabriel's ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK church partner
• St Mary BredinminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK church partner. UK board member Jacob Nicholson is a member of this church.
• St Paul's HammersmithminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK church partner
• St Paul's, St AlbansminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK church partner
• Summers MorganminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK accounting firm partner
• St George's ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK church partner
• Sunnyside ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK church partner
• The Mission HouseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK Christian organization partner
• Trinity Church, CTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS church partner in Connecticut. Multiple US board members (Al Valentine, Andy Hayball) serve there. Key donor and volunteer sending church.
• Wings of RefugeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRefugee support organization partner
• Wise Choices for LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLife choices/family support organization partner
• Without WallsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian Christian organization partner
• WorkaidminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK charity providing tools and training equipment for overseas development
• Zukuka Bora Coffee CocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUgandan coffee company. JENGA staff member Ivan Khaukha is Operations Manager for Zukuka Bora. Coffee income generation project supporting local farmers. US board member Amanda Onapito is a customer.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• World Vision: One of the largest Christian humanitarian organizations with deep Uganda presence. Overlaps significantly in faith-based child sponsorship, community development, and water/health programs, though at materially larger scale.
• Caritas International: Global Catholic faith-based humanitarian and development confederation operating in Uganda. Comparable in faith-based community development framing but operates at vastly larger scale across multiple program verticals.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Large faith-inspired nonprofit focused on housing and community development. Comparable in faith-rooted community development and tri-country (donor/field) operational structure, though concentrated on housing outcomes.

Direct peers

• ChildFund International: Child-focused sponsorship and community development NGO with active programs in Uganda. Closely comparable in target beneficiaries (children and youth), sponsorship-based revenue model, and community-led development philosophy.
• Tearfund: UK-registered Christian relief and development agency supporting community-led projects globally. Comparable as a UK-anchored Christian NGO funding faith-rooted community development through partner organizations in Africa.
• Compassion International: Large Christ-centered child sponsorship and community development organization operating extensively across Uganda. Highly comparable in faith-based mission, child-focused programming, and tri-country (donor/field) governance model.
• PONT (Partnerships Overseas Networking Trust): UK-registered charity working in the Mbale region of Uganda on community development. Already a named JENGA partner; closest geographic and programmatic peer with overlapping donor geography and field operations.

Emerging players

• Prison Fellowship International: Faith-based organization focused on prison ministry and rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals. Directly comparable on JENGA's prison discipleship and juvenile detention programs but specialized rather than holistic.
• Opportunity International: Faith-rooted microfinance and savings group organization operating across Africa. Directly comparable to JENGA's savings and loans groups for women and economic empowerment programs, with overlap on community-based financial inclusion.

Others

• EFOD: UK-based charity supporting community development engineering projects (water, infrastructure) in East Africa. Already a named JENGA partner; comparable as an enabling/adjacent organization supporting community infrastructure work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

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