About TAFU
TAFU is guided by the United Nations principles of
independence, participation, self fulfillment, care and
dignity for older persons.
TAFU recognises that older persons prefer to remain
independent in their own homes, that when they need
support, they highly value care from family, relatives
and their local community. When traditional forms of
support are not available, older persons prefer community
based care rather than institutional based care.
TAFU is managed by a Volunteer Board and the day-to-day
activities are run by 1 full time paid and 3 part time
voluntary staff members, all with gerontology experience.
Trained nursing aides and volunteers provide home and
hospital based care.
TAFU is based in Nsambya, Kampala. The office is located
on the old Ggaba Road opposite St. Joseph’s Girls
Secondary School, 3 km from the city centre of Kampala. It currently operates in Kampala, Wakiso, Mukono, and
Luweero Districts of Uganda.
TAFU’s main income source is its Hospital Home Care
Service. TAFU has also attracted small one off grants
locally and from European charities that has
enabled it to successfully develop and implement a number
of important projects to support
older persons. It is proud of its track record.
TAFU can provide its NGO Registration Certificate, its
audited financial statement for 2006/2007 and its 2008 –
2012 Strategic Plan to organisations interested in
funding TAFU. TAFU can also provide the direct contact
details of previous funders if required. Please contact us for more information.