Transforming lives among the ultra-poor

Poverty Reduction in Uganda

ICM Uganda is Christian NGO focused on poverty reduction in Uganda. Launched in 2020, ICM is having a measurable impact on tens of thousands of lives, bringing our signature Transform program outside of the Philippines for the first time.

113% increase in people with savings
119,320 people reached through Transform
511 active savings groups
$1,452,729 total savings
1,141 malnourished children cured
5,553 pregnancies supported

Cumulative data since 2020, as of 2026-03-16

Expanding to bring poverty reduction in Uganda

When it launched in 2020, ICM Uganda was our first international pilot program. ICM Uganda shares a vision with ICM Philippines: to see ultra-poor families released from the physical, emotional and spiritual bonds of poverty. In Uganda, ICM is drawing on the successes of our programs in the Philippines, as we scale and customize our approach for our Ugandan program.

Transforming Lives Beyond Borders

ICM has concrete evidence that Transform is effective in changing lives in the Philippines. But we feel a responsibility to test our approach in other countries, allowing us to bring transformation to hundreds of thousands outside of the Philippines, and build evidence that ICM’s holistic, church-based model is effective, cost-efficient, and scalable.

Our strategy in Uganda is to grow to a size that allows ICM to run disciplined randomized controlled trials to test Transform’s impact.

Transform – ICM’s Signature Poverty Alleviation Strategy

Poverty impacts every area of life. So, the solution has to be holistic. ICM’s Transform program in Uganda serves participants’ needs through Values, Health and Livelihood training. After four months, participants graduate with a host of improvements across every area of life. Financial growth is sustained through Savings Groups.

“I can’t believe that I have also worn a gown. I will die remembering this day.”

Dorothy
Transform Graduate

“I didn’t want the pregnancy because I wasn’t ready, ICM helped me to be ready with the pregnancy and love it. I feel worthy to be alive.”

Frestina
Transform Graduate

“My son regained his smile because his hernia is no more. Thank you, ICM, for treating my child.”

Ozera
Medical Fund Recipient

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ICM Uganda Staff Reflects on One Year of Transform

ICM’s Uganda Leadership Team

Our program in Uganda wouldn’t be possible without the leadership of our dedicated team:

Jonah Mugabe

Area Head

Pascale Kalyango

Branch Head

Richard Mukalazi

Branch Head

Laila Natapol

Uganda Project Manager

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