About Us

Who We Are

Rachi Action for Healthcare Initiatives (RAHI) is a community-led nonprofit organization based in Uganda, dedicated to improving maternal, newborn and child health, empowering women and youth through sustainable livelihoods, and strengthening climate resilience in underserved Lake Victoria island communities especially Bussi Island.

RAHI was founded to respond to the critical challenges faced by remote island populations, where access to healthcare, economic opportunities, and essential services remains limited. Our work is rooted in community participation, local leadership, and long-term sustainability.

Vision

Healthy, empowered, and resilient island communities where women, children, and vulnerable populations can thrive with dignity, opportunity, and access to essential services.

Our Mission

To improve maternal, newborn and child health, strengthen livelihoods, and promote climate resilience in underserved communities through integrated, community-driven, and sustainable solutions.

Where We Work

RAHI operates in hard-to-reach island communities of Lake Victoria, particularly Bussi Island and surrounding areas, where geographical isolation, poverty, and climate vulnerability significantly affect health outcomes and livelihoods.

What We Do

RAHI delivers integrated programs that address health, economic empoawerment, and environmental resilience.

Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH)

We support safe motherhood and child health through community outreach, health education, family planning awareness, and support for adolescent mothers and vulnerable women. Our work promotes improved health seeking behavior and access to essential care in remote communities.

Women and Youth Livelihoods

RAHI empowers women and youth through skills development and income generating initiatives, including aquaculture, tailoring, soap making, mushroom cultivation, and small scale entrepreneurship. These programs help households build economic resilience and reduce vulnerability.

Climate and Community Resilience

Island communities are highly vulnerable to climate change. RAHI promotes sustainable livelihoods, environmental awareness, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) solutions to strengthen community resilience and protect local ecosystems.

Our Impact

Through community-driven programs, RAHI has reached thousands of vulnerable individuals and households across Lake Victoria Island communities.

Over 8,500 community members reached through integrated health, livelihood, and resilience programs
More than 2,300 women supported, including adolescent mothers and vulnerable women
Over 1,200 households engaged in livelihood strengthening initiatives
300+ individuals trained in sustainable livelihood skills
Strengthened community health awareness and referral support in hard-to-reach island settings

RAHI continues to expand its reach while deepening impact through locally led and evidence-informed interventions.

Our Approach

RAHI believes sustainable change comes from within communities. Our approach is:

Community-led and participatory
Integrated across health, livelihoods, and environment
Focused on women, children, and vulnerable groups
Evidence-based and impact-driven
Ethical, transparent, and accountable

Focused on long-term sustainability

Partnerships and Collaboration

RAHI works with community leaders, health workers, local structures, and development partners to deliver programs that respond to real needs. We also collaborate with researchers, volunteers, and global partners to strengthen knowledge, advocacy, and sustainable development solutions for remote communities.