Communities in northern Uganda can thrive with your help.

15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

LOCALLY LED DEVELOPMENT APPROACH

ELEVATING COMMUNITY VOICES

ONGOING IMPACT MEASUREMENT

15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE LOCALLY LED DEVELOPMENT APPROACH ELEVATING COMMUNITY VOICES ONGOING IMPACT MEASUREMENT

Our sustainable, locally led projects increase access to food security, clean water, healthcare and income generation after decades of civil war.

Love Mercy was formed in 2010, when Australian Olympian Eloise Wellings met Ugandan Olympian and former child soldier, Julius Achon.

After competing in the Olympics and building a life in the USA, Julius returned home to Uganda. His community were suffering in famine, and Julius and Eloise vowed to help.

With the help of our community over 15 years, our team has made a massive impact.

  • 29,412

    women have participated in Cents for Seeds since 2010

  • 2,550

    women have graduated from Cents for Seeds

  • 57

    parishes across 3 districts of northern Uganda have been impacted by Love Mercy

  • 74,914

    patients treated at the Kristina Health Centre

  • 1,544

    babies born safely at the Kristina Health Centre

  • 86

    wells drilled to provide safe, clean drinking water

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Are you interested in giving a gift that will change the lives of an entire household for generations to come? Empower a woman with a seed loan to start her journey in our Cents for Seeds program.

Give a $30 seed loan now to kickstart a woman’s life-changing journey.

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We’re committed to best-practice, long-term, sustainable development for the people of northern Uganda.

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When Julius Achon’s mother died from an untreated infection after being shot by rebels, he knew her death could have been prevented with basic medical care. In the midst of his grief, a dream was born—to bring accessible healthcare to his
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Cents for Seeds participants report their homes feel 8% more peaceful—because when women are empowered, families thrive. 💚✨ #HopeInAction #CentsForSeeds #LoveMercy #GrowingPeace
The team at the Kristina Health Centre are off and running in 2025, as outreach started back up and the ambulance continued to service the community 💚 In January: ✅ 663 patients received essential healthcare 👶 18 babies were delivered safely 🤰 2
💪 Strength in every season! Women in Cents for Seeds are 13% more resilient in the face of challenges, proving that with the right support, they can overcome anything. 🌱✨ Read the full @hubersocial Impact Report via the link in our bio! #CentsForSe

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Love Mercy Foundation acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. Our Australian office is on the lands of the Gweagal People of the Tharawal Nation. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. Our team follows in their ancient footsteps as we seek the flourishing of land and community for the people of Northern Uganda.