About US

Your Ally Foundation

Who We Are

Your Ally Foundation (YAF) is an international non-governmental organization registered in Massachusetts, USA, and incorporated in Uganda and Zambia, with operations expanding to Kenya.
We work directly with families, educators, and caregivers to address the impact of substance use and mental health challenges through training, community support, and advocacy.

Our Mission

To empower caregivers—including family members, friends, educators, and professionals—by providing evidence-based tools and programs that foster healing, resilience, and compassion.

Our Vision

A world where every caregiver feels supported, informed, and valued—where compassion replaces stigma, and recovery thrives in connected, stigma-free communities.

Our Approach

YAF’s programming follows a three-pronged model:

  • Caregiver Support & Training: Sensitizing caregivers about burnout and equipping them with coping skills.
  • School-Based Mental Health Programs: Empowering educators to identify and respond to student challenges early.
  • Advocacy & Policy Engagement: Working with policymakers to adopt humane, non-punitive approaches to mental health and substance use.

Our Presence

  • USA: Community partnerships with the Uganda Boston Community Association & Restoration Church.

  • Uganda: Partnerships with Break Free Rehabilitation Centre and Focus on Recovery Uganda (FORE).

  • Zambia: Collaborations with Great North, Holy Family, and Kafue Rehabilitation Centres.