
OUR MISSION
To Create 1 million jobs for the young people and low income women across Africa in the next 10 years through empowering them with practical employable skills to enable them start up ventures.
OUR VISION
Create an outstanding generation of young people with a changed attitude and ability to challenge the status through mindset transformation.
we are
Jitoleze Foundation Uganda. Here for youths since 2016
our story
Jitoleze Foundation Uganda is a not-for-profit community-based organization operating in Busia Municipality since 2016 with a mission of transforming the mindset of women and youths through developing various livelihood programs to combat unemployment and offering career guidance to school-going children and youths.
In the last three years, Jitoleze has trained 100 mushroom growers within and out of Busia on aspects of mushroom production, 300 women and youths in Business Enterprise Management in areas of tailoring, Arts and Crafts, Computer Literacy, Hairdressing and Saloon, Boxing skills and Car washing offered career guidance seminars.
To about 1000 pupils and students in Busia Municipality, trained 50 farmer groups (urban dwellers) in kitchen and sack gardening, organized Busia cultural gala in 2017 attracting about 1500 both school going and out of school children and youths, and three youth summits with the recent one in 2020 attracting over 800 youths. Our approach is hands-on training and follow-up of trainees to ensure they start up their own enterprises or are attached to already existing business enterprises.

OUR APPROACH
We believe that the mind is a not a vessel to be filled in, but a potential fire that just needs ignition. The mindset is the engine of every action an individual undertakes, with a wrong attitude nothing can be achieved. No dream is too big to be achieved and every human has the inert ability inside them to proper beyond imagination.
In the world of humanitarian aid, no single livelihood intervention can successfully impact on society unless the mindset of the individual beneficiaries has been changed in the right way. Our approach to society discrepancies is, therefore, a collaborated one addressing the root causes of problems using design thinking principles rather than superficial symptoms.
We uncap our beneficiaries from the prison of perennial mindset and thereafter empower them with livelihood techniques in agriculture, entrepreneurship and art and crafts.
Poverty is a state of mindset rather than the level of income of an individual; we deliver our beneficiaries from the mediocrity state of mindset and empower them with the 21st-century skills, methods of living, lifelong skills that they will apply throughout their entire lives.
“Think of anything, acquire the necessary skills to have it done, meet the right people and live it, there is no other magic’’-Madolo Alex (Ag. chairman Board).
OUR TEAM

Pastor Samuel David
Pastor Samuel is a God fearing, Intelligent, Determined, Purposeful and Open minded. I stand to cause transformation in the face of Education through enforcing Christ-Centered teaching that integrates Kingdom values and principles for the new generation.
I see myself as an agent of systemic change in the promotion of Effective Christian teaching and learning, bringing community learning in reality by revealing God's Truth as the only absolute Truth to the learning communities.

Dr Barasa Patrick
Dr. Barasa Patrick is not only our board member but also the Busia District Local government production officer.

Mrs. Christine Sentongo
Christine is a seasoned professional with 20 years’ work experience in business development, project planning and coordination, and Human resources management. Motivated by challenge and rewarded through seamless implementation of key sectional initiatives that aid profitability, productivity and quality.
Energetic individual with strengths in putting in place business processes that better communicate the business needs that can be understood from the strategic level to the entry level. Good analytical skills and dedicated to maintaining high quality standards. Refined skills in Data analysis, project management, research, evaluation, Sales and Marketing. Overseen projects from conceptual stage to implementation and self-sustainability phase in business environments in the different organizations I have worked in Uganda and Tanzania.

Alex Madolo
Co-founder & Chairman Board of Directors, a dynamic agriculture professional with comprehensive training and extensive experience in agriculture production, agribusiness, agriculture risk management and banking. Proven track record of exceeding targets across balanced scoreboards, conducting risk assessments, and fostering agribusiness client relationships.
Skilled in project management, data analysis, and communication, with a passion for mentoring youth and staying abreast of industry trends and eager to leverage expertise to drive impactful agricultural investments and innovations to support the most disadvantage populations.

Clide Odhiambo
Early Life and Background: Clide Odhiambo was born and raised in rural Uganda. His upbringing and experiences in rural Uganda shaped his passion for empowering communities and driving social change.
Education: Clide pursued his education with a strong focus on teaching and leadership. He obtained a teaching certification at Kyambogo University, which laid the foundation for his future work in education and community development. Later, he earned a global challenge degree with a focus on governance from African Leadership University (ALU). This degree equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive positive change in his community and beyond.
Career and Achievements: Clide has had a diverse and impactful career, with experiences spanning education, community development, and entrepreneurship. He worked as a Country Representative for Uganda at African Leadership University (ALU), where he played a key role in promoting the university's mission and values in Uganda. Later, he worked as a Recruitment Contractor at Educate Uganda, where he helped to identify and recruit talented individuals to join the organization's efforts to improve education in Uganda.
Entrepreneurship: Clide later ventured into entrepreneurship, starting his own business strategy and development consultancy. This consultancy has enabled him to leverage his expertise and experience to support businesses, organizations, and individuals in developing and implementing effective strategies for growth and development.
Jitoleze Foundation: Clide is also the founder of Jitoleze Foundation, a grassroots organization that aims to break cycles of poverty and create lasting change in rural Uganda. The foundation has had a transformative impact on the community, and Clide's leadership and vision have been instrumental in its success.
Author and Storyteller: Clide has written a book, "Jitoleze: A Story of Passion and Resilience," which chronicles his journey and the story of Jitoleze Foundation. The book shares lessons learned from overcoming adversity and failure, and inspires readers to take action and create positive change.
Public Speaker and Thought Leader: Clide has appeared on TV shows and has spoken publicly about his work and experiences. He is a thought leader in the field of community development and social entrepreneurship, and his insights and expertise have been sought after by various organizations and media outlets.
Overall, Clide Odhiambo is a passionate and resilient individual who has dedicated his life to creating positive change in his community and beyond. His leadership, vision, and commitment to social justice have inspired countless people, and his story serves as a powerful reminder of the impact one person can have.