About Us
Learn about MAHIPSO's community roots, identity, values, strategic direction and work across Greater Masaka.
Who We Are
From a Support Group to a Community Organisation Driving Change
MAHIPSO was formed on 19 June 2016 as a Support Group at Kitovu Blood Bank in Masaka District, Central Uganda. The organisation was established with a primary motive of promoting access to friendly healthcare, justice and legal aid services for Structurally Excluded Persons.
From those community roots, MAHIPSO has developed into a rural community organisation with programming and members across the Greater Masaka Region.
MAHIPSO is duly registered by the Uganda Registration Services Bureau as a Company Limited by Guarantee and by Masaka District Local Government as a Community Based Organisation. The MAHIPSO Clinic is accredited as a Key Populations-serving health facility and registered by the Allied Health Professionals Council of Uganda.
Our Vision
A Community of Structurally Excluded Persons, empowered to drive innovative change and enjoyment of their fundamental human rights.
Our Mission
To create and sustain safe spaces that promote intersectional engagement and participation in health, economic justice and SRHR for Structurally Excluded Persons to drive innovative change.
Our SloganThink Positive!
Strategic CallEvolve. Empower. Engage!
Our Journey
How the Organisation Has Evolved
Where Our Story Began
MAHIPSO was formed on 19 June 2016 as a support group at Kitovu Blood Bank in Masaka District.
From Support to Organised Community Action
MAHIPSO expanded its focus on friendly healthcare, justice and legal aid for Structurally Excluded Persons.
A Recognised Community Organisation
MAHIPSO became registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee and as a Community Based Organisation, while its clinic became an accredited Key Populations-serving health facility.
Evolve. Empower. Engage.
MAHIPSO is implementing a five-year Strategic Compass centred on health, inclusion, economic justice, community voice and institutional resilience.
Why MAHIPSO Exists
Creating Space for People to Thrive
MAHIPSO exists to create and sustain safe spaces where Structurally Excluded Persons can access services, participate meaningfully, strengthen their leadership and economic wellbeing, exercise their rights and contribute to shaping their communities.
Our work recognises that health cannot be separated from dignity, economic wellbeing, social inclusion, human rights, leadership and community voice.
Structurally Excluded Persons organised to shape a transformational, sustainable, resilient, and impactful future in their communities.
Our Values
What Guides Every Interaction
Non-discrimination
Services, opportunities and participation should be accessible without discrimination.
Confidentiality
We protect privacy and the trust communities place in us.
Teamwork
We value collective effort from communities, peers, staff and partners.
Integrity
We seek to conduct our work responsibly and with integrity.
Inclusivity
We create space for people to participate, contribute and be heard.
Partnership & Collaboration
Sustainable community change requires strong relationships and collective action.
Our Footprint
Rooted in Masaka. Reaching Across Greater Masaka.
MAHIPSO's Secretariat is located in Masaka City, Greater Masaka Region, Central Uganda, East Africa. The organisation reports programming and members across 10 Local Governments in Greater Masaka.
10 Local Governments
Masaka City
Masaka District
Kyotera District
Bukomansimbi District
Ssembabule District
Kalungu District
Lwengo District
Lyantonde District
Kalangala District
Rakai District
Our Partners