Because of you
ACT has a bright future
ACT Social Impact Hub Project:
Building a Sustainable Future for Rubanda District, Uganda
Poverty perpetuates across generations, but ACT is breaking the cycle.
• The population of Rubanda is 250,000 and over 50% of the people live in deep poverty, surviving on less than $1.79 a day.
• Around 10% face near-famine conditions.
• Jobs are scarce, and families struggle daily to secure basic needs.
ACT will have perpetual revenue through our social businesses to support lasting change.
• ACT programs are supported by an expanding portfolio of small, local Ugandan businesses that provide essential products, services, and employment.
• The profits are reinvested in sustaining ACT’s programs – health promotion, educational scholarships, and agriculture – and supporting dedicated, trained staff.
ACT needs a hub at the heart of it all & together we will make it happen.
• The ACT Social Impact Hub will be located in central Muko Subcounty as a growing center for innovation.
• It will house several social businesses, generating program income.
Construction has begun and ACT needs your support.
• $558,000 is the total estimated cost for the building construction.
• The businesses will be owned and operated by on-site ACT Uganda staff.
• Space in the Hub will include rentals to individuals and other businesses.
• If you would like to continue or further your support with a donation, click here to fund this project!
Completed retaining walls (February 2026)
Completed retaining walls (February 2026)
Building of retaining walls (January 2026)
Excavation in progress (Jan 2026)
Excavation in progress (December 2025)
Why give?
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Because the need is urgent.
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Because your support fuels lasting change.
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Because our programs make a difference.
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Because we can’t do this without you.
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Because our current social businesses are working.
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Because ACT will be able to generate perpetual revenue for lasting change.
“The Social Impact Hub represents hope — hope for stronger families, thriving businesses, and a more sustainable future for ACT Uganda.”
Generous Turinawe, ACT Founder and Uganda Director
“ACT is moving from dependence to sustainability — generating local opportunity while funding the work we believe in.”
Sue Waechter, ACT Founder and US Director
FAQs
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A social business is a visionary new dimension for capitalism.
Unlike a traditional nonprofit, a social business earns revenue by selling products or services. And unlike a typical for-profit company, its primary goal isn’t maximizing profit, but maximizing positive impact on the community.
Profits from each ACT social business are reinvested in sustaining our programs – health promotion, educational scholarships, and agriculture – and supporting dedicated, trained staff.
At its core, a social business answers this question:
How can we use business to do lasting good—without depending on charity to survive? -
The population of Rubanda District, Uganda is 250,000 and over 50% of the people live in deep poverty, surviving on less than $1.79 a day.
• Around 10% face near-famine conditions.
• Jobs are scarce, and families struggle daily to secure basic needs.
The people of Rubanda benefit from ACT’s life-changing, life-sustaining programs - not just today, but for generations to come. Your support fuels lasting change through our ACT social businesses.
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We have two social businesses, both of which generate revenue for ACT Uganda:
Uniquely Uganda Handcrafts sells handcrafts at local craft shows and through our website shop. It generates jobs for women in rural Uganda beyond subsistence farming, allowing the artisans to earn income, and profits fund ACT programs.
The ACT Hardware Store located in Muko, Uganda provides needed supplies to the community and creates local jobs. 100% of net proceeds after salaries and inventory go back to ACT programs.
Likely future social businesses: Potato screen house, mushroom sales, community gathering shop, and more.
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Gifts of $1,000 – $10,000 or more can build long-term sustainability.
Donations accepted online or via check payable to ACT, P.O. Box 2565 Midland, MI 48641
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