Who we are

Community health, delivered by the people who live there

COHEAL trains and equips Village Health Teams and Community Health Extension Workers, then links them to the district systems that can act on what they find.

Who We Are

Community Health Living (COHEAL) is a Ugandan community-driven organization implementing integrated health, climate resilience, livelihood & economic empowerment, and systems-strengthening programs for underserved populations. COHEAL works directly with adolescents, youth, women, slum communities, people who use drugs, Persons affected by Sickle Cell disease and vulnerable households.

Through community-based delivery systems, local partnerships, and evidence-driven programming, COHEAL strengthens last-mile service delivery, community ownership and sustainable development outcomes.

COHEAL strengthens community resilience by addressing interconnected health, climate, and socio-economic challenges affecting adolescents, youth, women, slum communities, people who use drugs, children Living with Sickle cell and vulnerable households across Uganda.

Community eye health and health security are our current focus: training Village Health Teams to screen, refer and follow up, and to detect outbreaks and disasters while they are still local.

COHEAL Team

Our Mission

To strengthen community resilience through integrated health, climate action, economic inclusion, and evidence-driven community systems.

Our Vision

A Uganda where vulnerable communities are healthy, resilient and economically empowered.

Community Health Work

Our Core Values

The principles that guide everything we do

Community Ownership

We believe in the power of communities to identify their own needs and lead their own development.

Equity and Inclusion

We approach our work with empathy and care, recognizing the dignity and worth of every individual we serve.

Sustainability

We create lasting change through programs that are environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable.

Collaboration & Partnerships

We collaborate with communities, governments, and organizations to maximize our impact.

Innovation

We embrace creative solutions and evidence-based approaches to address complex challenges.

Accountability

We operate with transparency, accountability, and the highest ethical standards.

Our Leadership

Dedicated professionals committed to making a difference

Mukwana Emmie Lawrence
Mukwana Emmie Lawrence
Founder & Team Lead
Irene Nanyondo
Irene Nanyondo
Co-Founder
Zalwango Sandra
Zalwango Sandra
Finance Officer
Namuwaya Mwanja Valeria
Namuwaya Mwanja Valeria
Programs Manager
Wamala Brian
Wamala Brian
Operations Manager
Birungi Angella
Birungi Angella
MEAL Manager