About us

Who we are

Our story

Back in 2017, Armand IJIMBERE was an entrepreneur based in Uganda. An unexpected trip to Bujumbura, Burundi, for passport renewal led to a life-altering experience. While waiting for a friend, he decided to pass the time by visiting a nearby hospital. Little did he know that this random decision would change his life forever?

In one of the hospital rooms, he met two young men, aged 20 and 21, respectively. They were both suffering from cancer and were abandoned by their families , but their biggest pain was not the disease; it was the hunger they endured. Their last meal had been two days before his visit. Saddened by their predicament, he promised to provide them with food .

Upon returning to Uganda, he tried to find an organization in Burundi that could help his friends, but to his dismay, none were available. This moment made him realize the gravity of the issue: countless people in need of help in hospitals, with many preventable deaths occurring due to a lack of access to food .

This realization was his call to action. He resigned from his job in Uganda to take care of his friends and others like them in the hospitals. He launched Nacham Africa, with his bedroom serving as the office for the first three years. Without funds or a salary, he worked seven days a week, conducting fundraisers for medication and collecting leftover food from restaurants.

Their breakthrough came when they started working with the Segal Family Foundation. Their support provided Nacham Africa with much-needed financial stability. Currently, NACHAM Africa successfully distributes over 45,000 meals to patients in need. However, the journey is still long, considering the enormous demand for support they receive.

Nacham Africa is a non-profit organization established in 2019. We nurture hope and health for vulnerable communities in Burundi and across Africa through a holistic approach that integrates Nutrition, Psychosocial Support, and Socio-Economic Reintegration. We primarily operate in public hospitals and within communities.

NACHAM AFRICA

We care about vulnerable patients
in public hospitals

Our Mission

Promote the well-being of vulnerable individuals in public hospitals and communities by strengthening their nutritional, psychological, and economic resilience.

Our vision

Well-nourished, healthy, and thriving communities.

Nacham Africa

Our core values

1. Compassion
Nacham Africa empathizes with the challenges, needs, and aspirations of its beneficiaries. This compassion drives Nacham Africa to improve health and living conditions for the most vulnerable populations.
Nacham Africa recognizes the importance of respect in achieving its mission. The organization strives to treat its beneficiaries with dignity and respect in all its interventions and programs.
Nacham Africa is committed to being accountable to its beneficiaries, staff members, and partners. The organization actively seeks to gather feedback and involve them in the decision-making process.
Nacham Africa is committed to providing assistance and support to the most vulnerable populations without bias or discrimination.
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Meals were served between
2021 and 2024
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People were reached through awareness activities in remote areas, including hospitals, communities, and displacement camps.
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Children received support between 2020 and 2024
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