Our Story
About Mama Tulia
Our Mission
Transforming Lives Through Love
Our Mission is to support vulnerable mothers with premature babies by providing for their physical, economical, spiritual and health needs, building a healthy environment for premature babies to grow and live life to its fullness.
Mama Tulia is a Non-profit Organization dedicated to working with vulnerable mothers of premature babies by transforming the lives of mothers and their families through education, outreach, and care.
Our Mission is to support vulnerable mothers with premature babies by providing for their physical, economical, spiritual and health needs, building a healthy environment for premature babies to grow and live life to its fullness.
Our team visits hospitals and homes, offering preemie kits, counseling, and guidance to help families thrive.
Our Vision
A Future of Hope
To reduce preterm deaths by increasing survival chances of premature babies in Uganda with informed and supported mothers.
Our Values
Our Values
Compassion
Faith
Community
Excellence
Hope
Compassion, Faith, Community, Excellence, and Hope guide everything we do. We are committed to serving with love and integrity, honoring God in our work, and empowering mothers to become advocates for their families.
What We Do
Our Programs
From the moment a baby is born prematurely, we step in. Our programs cover every stage of the journey — from the hospital bedside to the family home — addressing physical, spiritual, economic, and medical needs.
01
Hospital Support
We visit mothers in neonatal units across Uganda, providing preemie kits, practical support, and encouragement during their most vulnerable time.
02
Home Visits
Follow-up care after discharge, helping mothers safely transition from hospital to home and learn to care for their babies without nurses and incubators.
03
Transition Support
Emotional, spiritual, and practical support to help families navigate life after the NICU — from feeding guidance to community connection.
04
Safe Water Initiative
Providing water purifiers to mothers in slum communities where access to clean water is a daily challenge for both mother and baby.
05
ROP Screening
Partnering with specialists to offer free Retinopathy of Prematurity screening at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, preventing blindness in preemies.
06
Community Engagement
Outreaches and awareness campaigns reaching pregnant women across Uganda with education on prematurity, kangaroo care, and healthy pregnancies.
07
Manna Food Project
Monthly food packages for mothers of premature babies, providing nutrient-rich support that is essential for breast milk production and baby growth.