Health and Medical Support
A family should not suffer simply because basic care, medical equipment or specialist knowledge is unavailable.
THE HUMANITARIAN BRIDGE
Connecting Chongqing's Capacity With Uganda's Communities
Chongqing has hospitals, universities, manufacturers and well-wishers with the capacity to help. Uganda has communities with real needs. We connect the two responsibly.
CHONGQING · UGANDA
Friendship That Serves People.
A humanitarian and development-oriented association turning friendship between the people of Chongqing and Uganda into practical service to communities.
OUR STORY
21 Years in Uganda. One Lasting Commitment.
Founder Max Lee first came to Uganda in 2005. Over two decades later, that personal journey has grown into an institution built to serve communities.
PRACTICAL SERVICE
Not Ceremonies. Real Lives Improved.
One successful medical partnership is better than ten unsigned agreements. One water system that still works years later is better than several ceremonial launches.
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Education and Child Development
Education remains one of the most reliable ways of changing a child’s future.
Vulnerable Children and Families
Behind many social challenges is a household under pressure.
Uganda & Chongqing
WHO WE ARE
A Humanitarian Bridge Between Chongqing and Uganda
Chongqing–Uganda Friendship Association is a humanitarian and development-oriented organisation established to turn the friendship between the people of Chongqing, China and Uganda into practical service to communities.
We bring together individuals, charities, businesses, medical institutions, universities, government agencies and well-wishers from Uganda and Chongqing around practical humanitarian and community-development work — because friendship between people and nations should be felt in real life.
Health and medical support
Education and child development
Livelihoods and food security
Humanitarian assistance
“ Communities in Uganda and Chongqing connected through friendship, compassion and opportunity, with vulnerable people empowered to live healthier, safer and more dignified lives.
OUR VISION
OUR AREAS OF WORK
Seven Areas, One Purpose
Friendship between people and nations should be felt in real life — in a child who stays in school, a health centre that serves patients better, or a family that builds a livelihood.
Health and Medical Support
A family should not suffer simply because basic care, medical equipment or specialist knowledge is unavailable.
Education and Child Development
Education remains one of the most reliable ways of changing a child’s future.
Vulnerable Children and Families
Behind many social challenges is a household under pressure.
Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment
Poverty cannot be addressed sustainably through donations alone.
Agriculture and Food Security
For many Ugandan households, agriculture is not merely an economic sector; it is the basis of household survival.
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Areas of humanitarian work
2026
Incorporated in Uganda
21+
Years of our founder’s Uganda journey
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Places connected by friendship
PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE FRIENDSHIP
Humanitarian Cooperation Is Strongest When People Understand One Another.
We promote cultural and people-to-people relations between Uganda and Chongqing through cultural exchanges, youth programmes, school partnerships, volunteer opportunities and community visits.
THE PEARL OF AFRICA
Uganda
重庆 · THE MOUNTAIN CITY
Chongqing
Culture Language Volunteering Youth Schools Community visits Friendship
EDUCATION AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Education remains one of the most reliable ways of changing a child’s future.
We give particular attention to children and young people whose education is threatened by poverty or difficult family circumstances — through school fees support, scholastic materials, digital learning and mentorship.
LIVELIHOODS & ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
Poverty cannot be addressed sustainably through donations alone.
We support vocational and technical skills, youth entrepreneurship, women’s livelihood initiatives and agricultural enterprises — helping people turn effort into income.
Tailoring
Vocational skills
Digital skills
Poultry & livestock
Agribusiness
Fabrication & mechanics
Savings
Financial literacy
Small-business development
PARTNERSHIP
Bring What You Can. Solve Something Real. Leave People Stronger.
We welcome cooperation with humanitarian organisations, government institutions, hospitals, universities, businesses, community organisations and well-wishers from Uganda and Chongqing.
WE WELCOME COOPERATION WITH
Humanitarian & charitable organisations
Charities and humanitarian bodies working alongside the Association.
Ugandan & Chinese government institutions
National and local government bodies working for communities.
Chongqing municipal & district institutions
Municipal and district institutions in Chongqing.
Hospitals & medical organisations
Health facilities and practitioners supporting community wellbeing.
Universities & schools
Schools, colleges and universities in Uganda and Chongqing.
Businesses & corporate foundations
Companies and business owners in Uganda and China.
Community organisations
Local groups that know their communities best.
Development partners
Foundations and organisations supporting inclusive development.
Cultural institutions
Institutions promoting cultural exchange and understanding.
Professional associations
Professional bodies contributing expertise and standards.
Individuals & well-wishers
Individuals who share the Association’s humanitarian values.
NEWS & STORIES
Stories of Friendship That Serves People
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Why friendship that serves people
A reflection on the idea behind the Association: that friendship between nations should be felt in real life, not only in ceremonies.
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A founder’s two-decade journey
Max Lee first came to Uganda on 4 May 2005 during the Pakwach Road project. More than 21 years later, that journey has grown into an institution.
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The difference between donating and solving a problem
Why medical equipment donations only matter when installation, training and maintenance are considered too.
EVENTS
Gatherings we are planning
Dates and venues will be announced here as soon as they are confirmed.
TBADate to be announced
Health PLANNED
Community Health & Medical Outreach
Community medical outreaches, health screening, and maternal and child health interventions.
📍 Venue to be announced
TBADate to be announced
Education PLANNED
Mentorship & Career Guidance
Sessions for learners on education, career planning, leadership and personal development.
📍 Venue to be announced
TBADate to be announced
Vulnerable Families PLANNED
Family Strengthening Circle
A gathering for caregivers of vulnerable children to access support, guidance and livelihood ideas.
📍 Venue to be announced
A Genuine Friendship Is Judged By the Lives That Became Better Because It Existed.
Join us in bringing what you can, solving something real, and leaving people stronger.