Who we are
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.
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.
To strengthen community resilience through integrated health, climate action, economic inclusion, and evidence-driven community systems.
A Uganda where vulnerable communities are healthy, resilient and economically empowered.
The principles that guide everything we do
We believe in the power of communities to identify their own needs and lead their own development.
We approach our work with empathy and care, recognizing the dignity and worth of every individual we serve.
We create lasting change through programs that are environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable.
We collaborate with communities, governments, and organizations to maximize our impact.
We embrace creative solutions and evidence-based approaches to address complex challenges.
We operate with transparency, accountability, and the highest ethical standards.
Dedicated professionals committed to making a difference