Our Founders

Ap. Harriet Ssempala and Anderson Ssempala - Founders of HS Urban Couture Foundation

Founded 2010

14+ Years

of Impact

Ap. Harriet Ssempala

Executive Director & Co-Founder

A passionate humanitarian and community development expert with over 15 years of experience in East Africa. Dr. Harriet holds a Doctorate in Public Health and has dedicated her life to breaking cycles of poverty through education, healthcare, and economic empowerment. Her vision for sustainable transformation drives the foundation's holistic approach to community development.

Anderson Ssempala

Chairman & Co-Founder

A serial entrepreneur and ministry leader committed to marketplace transformation. Anderson brings extensive experience in vocational training, business development, and church planting across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda. He oversees the foundation's empowerment programs, ensuring every initiative creates pathways to self-sufficiency and dignity.

OUR JOURNEY

Their Story Together

Ap. Harriet and Anderson Ssempala met through their shared commitment to serving vulnerable communities in East Africa. What began as individual callings to ministry and development work soon blossomed into a unified vision for transforming lives across the region. Their complementary skills—Harriet's expertise in public health and community development paired with Anderson's entrepreneurial spirit and ministry leadership—created the perfect foundation for lasting impact.

Together, they founded HS Urban Couture Foundation with a bold mission: to restore dignity and break the cycle of poverty through practical empowerment. They believe that true transformation happens when faith meets action—when communities are equipped with education, vocational skills, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Today, their partnership continues to drive sustainable change across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda, touching thousands of lives with hope and opportunity.

OUR PRINCIPLES

Core Values They Lead By

The foundational principles that guide every decision and action at HS Urban Couture Foundation

Faith

Grounded in Christian faith, we serve with purpose and trust in God's transformative power in every community.

Integrity

We operate with transparency, accountability, and honesty in all our partnerships and stewardship of resources.

Excellence

We pursue the highest standards in program delivery, ensuring sustainable and measurable impact in every initiative.

Compassion

We serve with love and empathy, recognizing the inherent dignity and potential in every person we encounter.

Join Us in Transforming Lives

Be part of the vision that Ap. Harriet and Anderson Ssempala began. Together, we can restore dignity and create pathways to self-sufficiency across East Africa.

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