Heart of Compassion Trust - Working in Northern Uganda among the many people affected by conflict

For information outlining the background to northern Uganda, see the Background page. A brief history of Heart of Compassion Trust and how it was started, as well as its motivation for the future is contained below:

Hearing about the humanitarian crisis in 2004 through personal links, five independent students were profoundly moved by the situation in Uganda and decided that they wanted to and could make a difference. Between 2004 and 2006, they would all visit the region, some on more than one occasion, building personal links with local people, community groups and NGOs. In August 2006, the five decided to use their shared vision to form the basis of Heart of Compassion Trust which would enable them to practically help the wider Acholi community in a formal manner.

Following a period of consolidation, consultation and forward planning, Heart of Compassion Trust signed its Deed of Trust on 18 November 2006. This has been formally accepted by the Charity Commission in the UK, who have provided Heart of Compassion Trust with charity registration.

Heart of Compassion Trust aims to work alongside community groups, NGOs, and charities that reach out to those affected by the conflict, particularly to benefit the areas of education, aiding the relief of poverty, and provision of Christian teaching. Whilst doing this, it aims to increase awareness in the UK of the humanitarian situation in northern Uganda, and also to demonstrate what can be achieved by working alongside local groups.

Content By: Duncan Payne. Last updated 28-01-2009