About Us — LYOMOKI DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION (LYDO)

Who We Are

About Lyomoki Development Organisation

Lyomoki Development Organisation (LYDO) is a registered National Non-Governmental Organisation operating on a not-for-profit basis in Uganda.

LYDO is dedicated to fostering sustainable development through holistic programming that addresses health, education, agriculture, and economic empowerment.

LYDO takes a community-centred approach in all its work — engaging local stakeholders, building capacity, and fostering partnerships that drive lasting social change, guided by strong values of teamwork, integrity, transparency, and accountability.

Organisation Name	Lyomoki Development Organisation (LYDO)
Registration No.	80034507372486
Organisation Type	National Non-Governmental Organisation
Operational Basis	Not-for-Profit
Head Office	Haruna Towers, Makerere Kubiri, Kampala
Operational Scope	National (Uganda)
Website	www.lydo-uganda.org

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"Empowering Communities. Transforming Lives."

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Membership & Governance

How We Are Run

Individual and group membership is open, however one can become a member after paying the required membership fee which is determined by the general assembly.

The organisation is governed by a board comprising 12 members. The Executive Director is appointed to the board as secretary to the board and is responsible for the secretariat and day-to-day management of the affairs of the organisation.

Source of Funding

Membership fees
Medical centre user charges and students' contribution
Grants
Donations and partnerships

Geographical Scope

Districts We Operate In

LYDO currently operates in a number of districts across Uganda, with active programmes in:

Namutumba Buyende Amolatar Lira Kitgum Gulu Pallisa Busia Katakwi Serere Bushenyi Isingiro Arua Yumbe Kampala Gomba Kotido Amudat

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Our Programmes

Where We Work

LYDO runs a portfolio of integrated programmes that reach the most vulnerable communities in Uganda.

Vocational & Technical Skills

The organisation runs a polytechnic school and aims to operate multiple polytechnic schools within different districts in Uganda.

Tailoring, bakery, building & construction
Driving, mechanics, welding & metal fabrication
Carpentry, joinery, soap making, hotel management

Health Education & Promotion

The organisation already runs 2 medical centres and is aiming to operate multiple medical centres within different districts in Uganda.

Health education & community outreach
Health facility support
Disease prevention & control
Maternal & child care

Agricultural Education & Promotion

The organisation educates and promotes modern agriculture in different districts across Uganda.

Training & capacity building
Demonstration farms
Farmer field schools
Market linkages & climate-smart agriculture

Orphanage

LYDO provides targeted support to orphans and other vulnerable children, including educational sponsorships, healthcare, dressing, feeding, and a safe, nurturing environment.

Educational sponsorships
Healthcare assistance
Life skills and values for independent living

Gender Equality & Social Inclusion

Promoting gender equality, women's empowerment, and inclusive practices across all our programmes and community engagements.

Gender sensitisation & women's economic empowerment
Social inclusion & advocacy
Equity & accessibility

Environmental Conservation

Promoting and preserving natural resources while raising awareness and educating communities on environmental conservation.

Reforestation & afforestation
Sustainable livelihoods
Research, monitoring & waste management

Our People

Meet the LYDO Team

A dedicated team of professionals driving community impact across Uganda.

Tamwenya L. Rogers

Founder & Executive Director

Nabulele Joseph

Programmes Director

Buluma Sarah

Administrator

Wilyomo Medei Francis

Assistant Administrator

Mutesi Rashidah

Research Manager

Akujo Hellen

Programmes Manager

About LYDO