Development agencies & foundations
Partner on the 2026–2029 program as a whole, or on a specific pillar.
- Program funding for one or more pillars
- Technical collaboration on child protection or education
- Joint Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
Partnership & resource mobilisation
Partner with SKOM. Invest in every child’s chance.
SKOM is building a network of partners to deliver its 2026–2029 program, which aims to reach 3,000+ children across the Ssese Islands. Whatever your organisation, there is a meaningful way to take part.
Why partner with SKOM
A local organisation with a clear plan.
Rooted in the islands
Headquartered on Janna Island, SKOM is based within the communities it serves.
A clear strategy
Four connected pillars and a defined 2026–2029 target of reaching 3,000+ children.
Experienced leadership
More than 15 years of cumulative experience in grassroots, rural child development and NGO project management.
Safeguarding first
Child protection is treated as a priority across every program pillar.
Church & community networks
Faith-based mobilisation and work through local churches, families and community structures.
Honest reporting
Clear about what is planned and what is achieved, with Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning built in.
Partnership opportunities
Ways to partner.
Each partnership is shaped together. Below are some of the ways organisations and individuals can work with SKOM.
Corporate partners
Connect your organisation’s social commitment to children in island communities.
- Sponsor a community learning hub
- Provide scholastic or in-kind materials
- Offer vocational exposure for children aged 12–15
Churches & faith-based institutions
Walk alongside a Christ-centred ministry serving island children and families.
- Support parenting workshops through local churches
- Mission and fellowship partnerships
- Prayer and mobilisation within your congregation
Community partners
Local leaders, Beach Management Units and community structures are central to SKOM’s work.
- Child protection and child labour prevention
- Community participation and feedback
- Youth service and lake conservation
Resource mobilisation
Where partnership can make a difference.
Resources mobilised for the 2026–2029 program can contribute to:
See the full strategyLearning & Skills
Community learning hubs (10 planned), scholastic materials, after-school tutoring, life skills and vocational exposure for children aged 12–15.
Physical & Emotional Well-being
Health and hygiene education, nutrition support, psychosocial support groups, safe recreation and sports programs.
Child Safeguarding, Equity & Inclusion
Developing and implementing a Child Protection Policy, training community child protection teams, advocacy against child labour and work with Beach Management Units.
Family & Community Engagement
Parenting workshops through churches, youth community service, lake conservation, community participation and Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning.
Volunteers & skills
Offer your time or expertise.
If you have skills that could strengthen SKOM’s work — in education, health, child protection, planning or communications — we would be glad to hear from you.
All involvement with children is subject to SKOM’s safeguarding procedures.
Get InvolvedHow it works
From first conversation to shared results.
1
Get in touch
Send an enquiry using the form below.
2
Talk it through
We discuss your interests and SKOM’s priorities.
3
Agree the focus
Together we shape the partnership around a pillar or the full program.
4
Learn together
Progress is shared openly through Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning.
Partnership enquiry
Let’s talk about partnership.
Tell us a little about your organisation and your interest. SKOM’s leadership will respond to discuss next steps.
- Development agencies & foundations
- Corporate partners
- Churches & faith-based institutions
- Community partners & well-wishers
Contact: Pastor Bamanya John, Founder & Chairperson
Email: ssesekidsoutreachministries@gmail.com
Janna Island, Ssese Islands, Kalangala District, Uganda