About Us

Finn Church Aid (FCA) Uganda is a rights based international Non-Governmental Organisation dedicated to serving vulnerable communities regardless of their religious beliefs, ethnic background, or political convictions. We started operations in Uganda in 2014 as a country office of Finn Church Aid (FCA), Finland’s largest international aid organisation founded in Finland in 1947. 

FCA is a member of ACT Alliance (ACT), an alliance of faith-based development and humanitarian aid entities forming one of the world’s largest aid organisations.  

We abide by the International Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Responses (Sphere Standards) in the quality assurance of our work.  

We are also a member of the CHS Alliance certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) on quality and accountability.  

Vision

Our vision is a world comprised of resilient and just societies where everyone’s right to peace, quality education and sustainable livelihood has been fulfilled. 

Mission 

Action for human dignity 

Values 

Unconditional love for our neighbours 

We promote human rights for all and regard all human beings as equal. We trust our partners and learn together. We embrace diversity and create connections between people who think in different ways. 

Unyielding hope 

We are committed to working collaboratively and consistently to achieve our long-term goals. We take joy in progress and are not disheartened by setbacks. 

Courage 

We work courageously for change. We dare to question established practices and call for the re-evaluation of power structures where needed. 

Respect 

We respect each other and our different beliefs. We respect the communities we work with. We value the resources given to us and use them in a cost-efficient and transparent manner. We strive for mutual learning with our partners.