Ssamba Foundation

The Ssamba foundation is a cover up for a scam organization led by Issac Ssamba and his wife Sandra Nakagiri. There is currently an ongoing police investigation from the Mukono police department. DO NOT BOOK ANYTHING WITH THEM! I have just finished a 6 weeks experience, staying at their place and I discovered the scam, alongside other volunteers, around week 3. Many reviews on this page are positive simply because those volunteers did not found out about the scam as it is quite elaborate. I am sure that if some of them will look at this review now they will understand what is happened to them as well. We immediatly started the process with the police department and the scam unfolded before our eyes, showing for what is truly is. The couple is taking advantage of voluneteers by: 1) both overselling Safari packages increasing the price by hundreads of euros, sometimes cancelling the safari and never returned the money 2) by offering themsleves as intermediary for donations to schools and kids (done by donors or us volunteers) and then counterfeitting invoices infleating the costs and keeping the money. It is really the most horrendous way of scamming people, on the skin of kids in needs. This is how it works: while they claim that donations will help people in need, they instead create fake invoices increasing the school fees that the volunteers offer to sustain a kids, pay Issac Ssamba and his wife Sandra Nakagiri the price of the invoice, but instead they take the money and pay the school a fraction of what is needed. During the investigations it came out these scheme has been used for years and only now has been brought to light. The schools effected were in total disbilieve and are also right now taking part in the investigation. I can provide police report to anyone is interested. Issac Ssamba and his wife Sandra Nakagiri works as a proper criminal enterprise with a system that has been running for years and only now has been found out. DO NOT BOOK ANYTHING WITH THEM, the good that you hope you will do will be completly lost and they will take your money. There has been also incident of actual violence and threatening towards some volunteers to intimidate them. I am more than happy to provide support to anyone.

To all who are considering involvement with this organization, I am writing to issue a serious warning. I have firsthand experience that the individuals running it are deceitful and operate a scam under the guise of charity. They systematically deceive volunteers and donors. While they claim that donations will help people in need, they instead forge documents and create fake invoices . For example, I personally contributed significantly, I prepared food for many children, brought them supplies, clothes , and paid for their education. However, the organization provided me with forged school documents and fabricated receipts. Their fraudulent activities extend to other areas. They have deceived other volunteers by taking commissions for "Safari tours" under false pretenses, blaming a fictitious agent. In reality, the money was funneled to the leader, Isaac. This is not just my experience. I have been in contact with other former volunteers, all of whom report identical problems. They bring in new projects as soon as they find donations and collect money, then immediately close the website. We are united in our claims, and I can provide supporting documentation, including official police reports, to anyone who requires evidence. The situation has escalated legally. The police have opened an official case against Isaac and his wife, Sandra. Officers arrived at their home to make an arrest, but the couple locked themselves inside, released their dogs, and refused to cooperate. Furthermore, I have witnessed Isaac's threatening behavior firsthand. He explicitly threatened another volunteer who exposed their scam online, vowing to have him deported from the country the very next day. I have also spoken with local community members. They confirmed that previous donations intended for school repairs never materialized. the school did not receive "pencil, or piece of paper." Therefore, I implore anyone who sees this message ! if you are considering any association with this organization, please reconsider. You will be placing yourself in the hands of scammers, risking financial loss and potential threats.

I volunteered with the Ssamba Foundation for two weeks in August 2024 and it changed me forever. The program was based in Mukono. What a beautiful town and such open hearted loving people. Isaac and his team were absolutely phenomenal. Professional and courteous and with every interaction. From pick up at the airport to return to the airport after two weeks, everything was seamless. This is my second time volunteering with the Ssamba Foundation and I am very pleased with their programs and the fantastic team in Uganda. I can't say enough about them. I spent 4 weeks in 2014 and 2 weeks in October 2024 (10years apart and this is still my best organization) and can hardly wait to visit again. While I know it cannot be a repeat of my first and second experiences, I am confident that it will be equally memorable. Thank you Isaac for keeping the organization growing and impactful to your villages. Your brother Noel.