DAD GUILD Uganda | About Us & Leadership

About DAD GUILD

A community-based organization supporting fathers, caregivers, children and families in Kyaka II.

In November 2025, Pastor Gatore Herve of Kyegegwa District, Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, noticed that fathers in his community needed support.

He searched online for different programs and came across Dadguild. He sent an email to Keegan, the founder of Dadguild Vermont, and they met several times over Zoom.

Through these engagements, Dadguild supported Gatore Herve to start an independent Dadguild organization in Uganda within his community. His innovation and dedication laid the foundation for DAD GUILD Uganda.

In September 2026, DAD GUILD was fully registered in Kyegegwa District under Permit No. KYCD964.

Our Identity

Organization: DAD GUILD

Location: Bukere B, Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, Kyegegwa District, Uganda

Director: Gatore Herve

Permit: KYCD964

Tagline: Because Every Child Needs Their Dad

What We Do

Our programs create opportunities for connection, learning, healing, participation and family engagement.

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Dads Sessions

Safe spaces where fathers meet, share experiences, discuss challenges and learn practical parenting skills.

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Dads + Children Sessions

Play, learning and bonding activities that help fathers and children rebuild trust, connection and joy.

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Whole Family Events

Family activities that bring fathers, mothers and children together for dialogue, fun and teamwork.

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Caregivers Education

Education and practical support for people carrying fathering or caregiving responsibilities.

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Disability Caregiver Sessions

Support and learning opportunities for caregivers of persons with disabilities.

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Children & Youth Education

Education and engagement activities designed to support children and young people.

Our Four Key Sectors

Our activities are implemented across interconnected areas of community wellbeing.

MHPSS

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support.

GBV Prevention

Gender-Based Violence prevention and promotion of safer, non-violent families.

Livelihood

Supporting resilience and opportunities that strengthen household wellbeing.

Education

Learning opportunities for fathers, caregivers, children and youth.

MY DAD Project

Project idea: Fathers change when they meet, talk, play, and celebrate together.

A practical fatherhood initiative designed to build responsible fatherhood and contribute to reducing GBV through regular community and family engagements.

Aug 2026–Nov 2027Project duration

75Direct fathers

225People directly/indirectly reached

Target Zones

Bukere
Itambabiniga
Bwiriza
All villages within these zones

Who We Target

Fathers, dads and men, including anyone with fathering responsibilities such as grandparents, brothers and uncles.

Target size: 75 fathers and their families.

Donor & Support

Donor: Self-funding, with in-kind support from members, and Dadguild Vermont.

Tagline

“Because Every Child Needs Their Dad”

How MY DAD Works

Three regular engagements create repeated opportunities for fathers and families to connect.

📅 Weekly — Father Circles

Fathers meet to share experiences, struggles and solutions while learning about parenting, anger control and GBV prevention.

⚽ Bi-Weekly — Dads + Children

Fathers and children play together through football, skipping, drawing and reading, followed by a conversation about being present.

🎉 Monthly — Family Joy Day

Fathers, wives and children meet for games, testimonies and family dialogue focused on teamwork and family joy.

Goal & Objectives

Supporting fathers and empowering families through connection, education and community engagement.

Our Goal

Create involved, non-violent fathers.

To support fathers and empower them by offering opportunities for connection, education and community engagement.

Key Objectives

Run bi-weekly Father Circles for 25 dads per zone to share and heal.
Run monthly Dad + Child Play Days to rebuild bonds.
Run monthly Family Joy Days for fathers, wives and children.
Contribute to reducing reported GBV and increasing father presence at home.

Activities & Implementation

Community engagement is organized around father circles, play, family events and awareness.

1. Father Circles

Bi-weekly sessions for 25 dads per zone to share experiences and learn parenting, anger-control and GBV-prevention skills.

2. Dads & Kids Play Days

Monthly activities for 25 fathers and 25 children including football, skipping, drawing and reading, ending with a discussion on being present.

3. Family Joy Day

Monthly gatherings for 25 fathers, 25 wives and 25 children, including games, testimonies and couples dialogue on teamwork.

4. Community Awareness

Two community awareness sessions in Itambabiniga, two in Bwiriza and two in Bukere.

Leadership

Meet the Director of DAD GUILD Uganda.

DAD GUILD UGANDA

Leadership Profile

DIRECTOR

GATORE HERVE

Director, Dadguild Uganda

GATORE HERVE is presented as the Director of Dadguild Uganda. This leadership profile features his official portrait and role in a clean, professional presentation.

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Beneficiaries & Expected Results

Our project focuses on practical changes in fathers, children and family relationships.

Beneficiaries

Direct: 75 fathers — 25 in Bukere, 25 in Itambabiniga and 25 in Bwiriza.
Indirect: 75 wives + 75 children, contributing to safer and happier homes.

Expected Results After 1 Year

75 fathers meeting regularly and reporting less stress and no violence.
75 children saying, “I play with my dad now.”
Family Joy Days with 225 people participating.
Three active groups: “MY DAD BUKERE”, “MY DAD ITAMBABINIGA” and “MY DAD BWIRIZA”.
Dads Champion Day celebration demonstrating healthy family life within the community.

Sustainability

We aim to build local ownership so fatherhood support continues beyond the project period.

🏆 Dads Champions

Dads Champions will be established to encourage positive fatherhood and community leadership.

🤝 Local Structures

Local structures will be involved and communication platforms such as WhatsApp groups will be created.

🌱 Community Ownership

Each cohort of dads will agree on and put in place a sustainable project led by the dads themselves.

“Fathers change when they meet, talk, play, and celebrate together.”
— MY DAD Project idea

Contact Us

We would love to hear from you

📍 Address

Kyegegwa District
Kyaka II Refugee Settlement
Bukere, Uganda

📞 Phone

+256703607803

✉️ Email

dad.guild.ugandakyaka2@gmail.com