About Us
Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures
Our Mission
To provide safe, inclusive, and high-quality secondary education for vulnerable children, empowering them with knowledge, values, and skills to build a just and balanced future.
Founded in 2024 by the Empathy Children Initiative, our school serves as a beacon of hope for underserved communities in Mayuge District, Eastern Uganda.
150+
Students Enrolled
12
Qualified Teachers
High
Community Impact
What Makes Us Different
Our Core Values
Empathy
We prioritize understanding and compassion in all our interactions.
Excellence
We strive for the highest standards in education and character development.
Community
We believe in the power of community support and collaboration.
Purpose
We empower students to discover and pursue their life purpose.
Governance & Structure
Empathy Community High School operates under Empathy Children Initiative (ECI), a nonprofit organization committed to improving children’s access to education and social development programs.
The school is overseen by a multi-layered leadership team ensuring accountability and excellence:
Our Partners
Empathy Community High School is a program of Empathy Children Initiative (Uganda). Our work is strengthened through collaboration with trusted partners, fiscal sponsors, and supporters who share our commitment to expanding access to quality secondary education for vulnerable children in Eastern Uganda.
Dear Future International
USA
Empathy Community High School is a program of Empathy Children Initiative, working in partnership with Dear Future International, a U.S. based nonprofit organization, to expand access to quality education for vulnerable children in Eastern Uganda.
Since 2022, our collaboration has provided thousands of children with essential school materials, and in 2026, we continue working together to support students' transition to secondary education and beyond.
Alliance for Unitive Justice
USA
Empathy Community High School through Empathy Children Initiative collaborates with Alliance for Unitive Justice (AUJ), a U.S.-based nonprofit organization committed to restorative justice, discipline reform, and conflict resolution.
Through this partnership, we are strengthening our approach to student discipline by promoting restorative practices, character formation, and peaceful conflict resolution within the school community. AUJ has also supported advocacy efforts and community engagement initiatives that align with our mission of building a school culture rooted in empathy, accountability, and justice.
A More Balanced World
USA
A More Balanced World serves as an international fiscal sponsor for designated projects of Empathy Children Initiative. Through this partnership, global supporters are able to contribute in a transparent and accountable manner, helping fund infrastructure, student resources, and long-term development of Empathy Community High School.
Individual Donors & Community Supporters
Our greatest strength is the network of individuals, families, and friends who believe in the power of education. Every contribution — large or small — helps build classrooms, provide desks, expand our library, and create opportunity for children who would otherwise be left behind.
About the Founder
Henry Katinda
Founder & CEO
Empathy Children Initiative &
Empathy Community High School
“To ensure that no child's dream dies because of poverty. This is a movement of empathy, dignity, and transformation.”
My Story
A Seed of Empathy
I was blessed to grow up in a loving family that valued education. But as I grew older, I realized not every child had the same opportunity. Many struggled due to lack of fees, materials, and basic necessities.
Seeing the Need
Bright, capable children were falling behind — not because they lacked intelligence, but because they lacked access. I began small: collecting clothes, sourcing materials, and supporting tutoring centers.
Founding ECI
I founded Empathy Children Initiative, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring hope through education. With my father's generous support of two rooms, we began building a foundation for change.
Growing Impact
We now support 50+ children with education, shelter 7 orphans, and distribute sanitary pads to 1,000+ teenage girls annually. Children who once struggled are now excelling academically.
ECHS is Born
We established Empathy Community High School — a safe space for growth, mentorship, and character formation. More than a school, it ensures financial hardship never determines a child's future.
Empowering Communities
Beyond students, we empower single mothers with income-generating skills. When you strengthen a mother, you strengthen a family — and uplift an entire community.
Join Us in Empowering the Next Generation
Together, we can make quality education accessible to every child in Mayuge District.