Believing in the children of Uganda

What is Biojemmss?

Biojemmss is a charity dedicated to Rescuing children from exploitation and abuse, Restoring them and their communities through comprehensive support, and Releasing them into freedom and transformation. 

We deliver initiatives to identify, address, and prevent child abuse, and are registered with relevant authorities in the UK and Uganda.

Our vision is to empower children and families to thrive in Uganda and Sub-Saharan Africa. We focus on rescuing and safeguarding children, meeting basic needs, providing educational access, and transforming communities.

Our impact to date

Since 2009, Biojemmss has supported thousands of vulnerable children through residential and community initiatives, rescuing them from abuse and restoring them within families across over 50% of Rukungiri District. An entire generation of children has graduated from our residential provision into independence, with our Ugandan base now managed by alumni qualified in Social Work and related fields.

We are locally-led, with a strong Ugandan team planning, developing, and monitoring our programs. They engage with the community, listen to beneficiaries, and collaborate with local leaders and stakeholders. Biojemmss is a proud member of the Children At Risk Action Network, working for collaborative change for children in need. 

Where we work

Biojemmss Uganda works across three locations, each supporting our mission to rescue children from abuse, restore them to safety, and help them move into lasting freedom.

Rukungiri

Rukungiri is our main base and the centre of most of our work. It includes a small residential home for younger children who need immediate safety, as well as our offices and community hub. From here we run a variety of community-based initiatives including children’s camps, workshops, day-conferences, family-strengthening programmes, and prison outreach — reaching thousands of children each year and preventing further abuse.

Kampala

We provide a small, supportive home in Kampala for our older young people who are studying at university or undertaking vocational training. This is a transitional space that helps them move confidently into adulthood and independence.

Kanyinya

We have recently purchased land in Kanyinya and are developing new facilities to meet the growing demand for our services. This site will strengthen our long-term sustainability and expand our capacity to support children and families safely.

Across all locations, Biojemmss has rescued the majority of the children we support from situations of exploitation, child labour, and other forms of abuse. Our focus is always on restoration, family strengthening, and creating safe spaces, not on long-term residential care. We also partner with local organisations to improve child protection across the region, including delivering safeguarding training and providing resources to strengthen community care.

Biojemmss UK is based in South Wales, with volunteers, trustees, and ambassadors working remotely across the UK to champion and support the work in Uganda.

Our Latest News and Updates

Biojemmss is highly active on social media, as we strive to involve our supporters in every aspect of our work with children and families. We regularly share updates, stories, and insights to keep you informed and engaged. For the latest news and developments, visit our website's Press Page.