HIV&AIDS community awareness

Controlling AIDS as a public health threat by 2030

Empowering Communities for socio-economic empowerment

Join us in creating lasting change with innovative programs in Health, Agriculture, Education and Economic empowerment.

Stakeholder involvement in programme implementation

As we empower communities to take charge of their lives

We work for, by, and with communities,

Ensuring local ownership and active participation.

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Welcome Message From Director

Dear Friends and Supporters, We welcome you to MEST Development Initiatives Ltd, a community focused and driven organisation that is a registered non-profit organization, limited by guarantee (Reg. No. 80020003835161). Established on 28 September 2022, we promote community development and improve livelihoods across Uganda. Founded on the principles of Mentor, Excel, Sustain, Transform, MEST Development Initiatives Ltd focuses on empowering communities through mentorship, skills development and integrated support. Key focus areas include health, education, socio-economic empowerment, climate change, governance, advocacy, research and capacity building among others. MEST takes a holistic, community-centered approach to create lasting and sustainable impact, supporting community members to advance integrated development outcomes. Driven by a multidisciplinary team of experienced HIV program managers, community development experts, and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) professionals, MEST, with multi sectoral partners continues to drive positive change in Uganda's development landscape. Join us to build a thriving and self-sustaining community.

Ms. Stella Kentutsi

Ms. Stella Kentutsi

Executive Director

MEST Development Initiatives Ltd

About MEST Development Initiatives Ltd

MEST Development Initiatives Ltd is a registered non-profit organization (Reg. No. 80020003835161) established on 28 September 2022 to promote community development and improve livelihoods across Uganda.

Our name represents what we stand for:

  • Mentor - We guide and support community members
  • Excel - We strive for excellence in all we do
  • Sustain - We create lasting solutions
  • Transform - We change lives for the better
MEST team working in Uganda

Our Programs

Community Engagement

We work for, by, and with communities, ensuring local ownership and active participation, using the household as our entry point. We identify and support Community Resource Persons, including Village Health Teams (VHTs) and Expert Clients, with clearly defined roles in service delivery and peer to peer psycho-social support. We facilitate community dialogues, barazas, and debates to promote health, civic engagement, transparency, and accountability.

Research, Monitoring and Advocacy

We conduct surveys and utilize tools like community scorecards to assess service delivery and drive evidence-based advocacy. Media engagement is an integral part of our strategy, including tours and fact-finding missions to raise awareness and document community realities. We foster collaboration with local and national government stakeholders through structured engagements at community, sub-county, district, and national levels to influence policy and service delivery.

Socio-Economic Empowerment

We support economic resilience through community saving models such as Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA) and Co-save groups, enhancing financial literacy and entrepreneurship.

Health Promotion

We implement health promotion programs to increase knowledge on disease management, adherence and health rights, serving populations affected by health threatening Diseases such as HIV, TB, Malaria, Hepatitis B, Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, hypertension and cancer and other emerging epidemics. We also implement Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Nutrition, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programmes in rural communities, schools and health care facilities thereby promoting healthy behaviours and ensuring clean, supportive environments for learning, healing and daily life. MEST supports efforts such as maternal and child health services, prevention of violence against children and gender based violence, Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) and other health safeguards.

Our Stories/Events

Hike4GirlsUg

Hike4GirlsUg

19th July 2025 - Tororo Rock

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Empowering minds; Transforming communities

19th July 2025 - Tororo Rock

+256 772 500 162

Mestdi2022@gmail.com

www.mestdi.org

Hike for AIGIRLCHILD

Hike for AIGIRLCHILD

19th-20th July 2025 - Tororo Rock

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Breaking stigma around menstruation

19th-20th July 2025 - Tororo Rock

+256772305742

info@mestdi.org

www.mestdi.org

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