ABOUT PHCI

Building healthier communities together

St Petronella Health Care Initiative (PHCI) is a registered private, not-for-profit community-based organization in Uganda, working at the intersection of community health, disease prevention, mental health, rehabilitation, health systems strengthening and WASH.

WHO WE ARE

About St Petronella Health Care Initiative

St Petronella Health Care Initiative (PHCI) is a registered private, not-for-profit community-based organization in Uganda. PHCI operates in Mukono Municipality, Mukono District, with its community base in Lweza Village.

The organization commenced operations in 2025 with the goal of contributing to improved health, wellbeing, dignity and productivity among underserved and vulnerable populations. PHCI works at the intersection of community health, disease prevention, mental health, rehabilitation, health systems strengthening and WASH.

Our Vision

A healthy, resilient and productive community where every person can access essential health services, live in a safe and dignified environment, and reach their full potential.

Our Mission

To create an enabling environment within communities that promotes health, prevents disease, strengthens access to appropriate treatment and referral services, improves mental wellbeing, and advances safe water, sanitation and hygiene practices.

Our Purpose

PHCI exists to reduce preventable illness, disability and mortality by bringing health promotion, disease prevention, early identification, referral, treatment support, rehabilitation and WASH interventions closer to underserved communities.

Compassion

We serve communities with empathy, respect, dignity and understanding.

Integrity

We uphold honesty, transparency and responsible stewardship of resources.

Excellence

We pursue professional, evidence-informed and high-quality programming.

Human Dignity

We believe every person deserves respect, safety and equitable access to essential services.

Accountability

We take responsibility for our decisions, resources and results.

Community Ownership

We believe sustainable change requires meaningful community participation.

Partnership

We collaborate with government, communities, health institutions, development partners and other stakeholders.

OUR WORK

A community-based approach

PHCI works through communities rather than simply working for communities.

Assess → Plan → Mobilize → Implement → Refer → Follow Up → Learn → Improve

Community Engagement

We involve community leaders, VHTs, CHEWs, women, youth, persons with disabilities, schools, religious institutions, health facilities, local authorities and community groups.