Serving since 2003

Empowering Lives,
Restoring Hope

St. Vincent Pallotti's Initiative for People with Disabilities – serving the Diocese of Masaka with love, rehabilitation, and hope.

Our Services Success Stories
54 Parishes Served
1.9M Population Reach
Community Based Rehab
About Us

Who We Are

Learn about our mission, history, and the impact we've made in the Diocese of Masaka

Background & Mission

St. Vincent Pallotti Transitory Nursing Home for People with Disabilities is a result of humble beginnings of a program for provision of services to people with disabilities in the Diocese of Masaka which started in 2003. We are deeply grateful to Masaka Diocese and Mrs. Shirly Hurta who helped develop the center.

The center serves all 54 Parishes in the Diocese, reaching a population of approximately 1,962,000 people (2014). Through community-based rehabilitation and medical care, we transform lives daily.

Why St. Vincent Pallotti?

The initiative is of the Union of Catholic Apostolate, founded by St. Vincent Pallotti in 1835. It revives faith, rekindles charity, and promotes unity in Christ, collaborating with the Bishop of Masaka Diocese.

Our Leadership

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Fr. Eugenius Kalyango

Founder & Executive Director

Sr. Sylvia Nassaka
Sr. Sylvia Nassaka

Rehabilitation Officer

Key Achievements (2017-2018)

  • Registered 489 CWDs + 29 adults with disabilities
  • Provided surgery & rehab to 70 CWDs
  • Trained 20 Community Volunteers on disability
  • Nutrition support for 32 CWDs & 57 assistive devices
  • Partnerships with CoRSU, ISP Uganda, CCCU, Kitovu Hospital
  • Rainwater harvesting system installed for reliable water supply
  • Community sensitization in 6 major parishes
2003

Year Founded

54

Parishes Served

1.9M

Population Reach

500+

Lives Impacted

What We Do

Services at the Center

Holistic rehabilitation & care for all persons with disabilities across Masaka Diocese

Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR)

Home visits, treatment, child visits, spiritual support, and community sensitization to address causes & management of disability.

Medical & Therapy Services

Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nutrition therapy, counselling, and medical care for all types of disabilities.

Assistive Devices

Wheelchairs, standing frames, crutches, affles, and supportive devices to enhance mobility & independence.

Temporary Placement & Advocacy

Short-term residential rehab for PWDs, lobbying for rights, and service delivery for elderly priests as indirect beneficiaries.

Disability Categories Served

Blind, deaf, physically handicapped, mentally disabled, and multiple disabilities — no one is left behind.

Medical Partnerships

Kitovu Hospital, CoRSU, Katalemwa Cheshire Home, Wellspring Children's Medical Center, Masaka Regional Referral Hospital.

Visual Stories

Our Work in Pictures

STVPI Community outreach
Community Outreach
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Rehabilitation Center
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Therapy Session
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Community Support
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Team at Work
STVPI Children
Children's Program
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Medical Care
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Testimonies

Our Stories of Hope

Real lives transformed through compassion and rehabilitation

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Kaddu Emmanuel

6-year-old orphan, Kamugombwa Village

Born with Varum deformity (Rickets). Lost his father, now stays with his mother Ms Nakiweewa Agnes. Through our interventions, he received nutritional and physiotherapy support showing remarkable improvement.

Nutrition & Physiotherapy Support
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Passy Kisaakye

4-year-old, Sanje village, Rakia District

After a severe fall causing leg fracture, Passy was rushed to our center. She received orthopedic care and post-surgery rehabilitation. Now she runs and plays like any child her age.

Orthopedic Care & Rehab
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Nakayi Daphine

13 years old, Bukakata

Born with bilateral club feet, twice operated but relapse occurred. At our CBR program, we provided serial casting and follow-up physiotherapy. Now Daphine walks to school confidently.

Serial Casting & Physiotherapy
Governance

Our Organizational Structure

Animated by the charism of the Union of Catholic Apostolate

Masaka Diocese

Owner of the project, under the Bishop's guidance

Union of Catholic Apostolate

Founded by St. Vincent Pallotti, fundraising & spiritual animation

Good Samaritan Sisters

Day-to-day operations & staffing

Board of Governors

Composed of members from the Union and the Diocese, ensuring smooth administration, supervision, and strategic direction. The Union leads fundraising in collaboration with Masaka Diocese while the Good Samaritan Sisters run daily activities.

Supervision of center operations Partnership coordination Financial accountability Advocacy & expansion
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STVPI Media

News, updates, and stories from our community

News

December 2024

Christmas Celebration at the Center

Staff and residents celebrate the birth of Christ with joy and gratitude.

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November 2024

New Partnership with CoRSU

Collaboration to enhance orthopedic services for children with disabilities.

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October 2024

Community Sensitization Program

Reaching 6 major parishes to educate communities on disability awareness.

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Our Trusted Partners

CoRSU Kitovu Hospital Katalemwa Cheshire Home Wellspring Medical Center Masaka Regional Referral Hospital Catholic Care for Children (CCCU) ISP Uganda

Beneficiaries include: persons who are blind, deaf, physically handicapped, mentally disabled, and those with multiple disabilities. We also serve elderly priests as indirect beneficiaries.