Our Founder

In December 2007, Joseph Cummiskey set up Uganda Hands For Hope in a building next to an informal urban settlement in Namuwongo. Since then it has grown dramatically to house a multitude of projects in two buildings close to the community.

After obtaining a degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Joseph pursued a career in Retail Management with John Lewis Partnership, UK. In 2002, he accepted a short-term contract to make an assessment on a home for abandoned infants in Uganda. In 2003, he began working as the Ugandan representative for Hope For Children. Seven years later, his work continues at Uganda Hands For Hope.

Since creating Uganda Hands For Hope, Joseph has overseen its growth and direction with a personal touch and greets as many of the visitors and sponsors as he can. By selecting the children based on their level of vulnerability and need, the organisation has grown to support over 150 children. It is Joseph's purpose and dedication that drive the charity forward.