Our Story
John Susi Mpandi is the founder of the New Hope Community Organisation in Iganga and a dedicated community leader and mentor. Motivated by the challenges faced by street-connected and orphaned children, he pioneered the use of music as a powerful tool for rehabilitation, discipline, and emotional healing.
Through New Hope, alongside the Iganga Community Brass Band Music School, he provides vulnerable children with a pathway to recovery—supporting them to overcome trauma, reintegrate into education, and develop both musical and essential life skills. His work continues to transform lives, turning hardship into opportunity and offering children a renewed sense of purpose.
At New Hope, music is more than entertainment, it is rescue, it is rehabilitation, and it is hope made audible.
John Susi Mpandi
Mission
To rehabilitate, reform, and empower vulnerable, street-connected, and orphaned children and youths in Iganga through music education, mentorship, and reintegration into formal schooling, enabling them to live dignified and productive lives.
Vision
A transformed community where every child and youth—regardless of background—has access to education, creative expression, and opportunities to reach their full potential.
Objectives
To provide rehabilitation and psychosocial support to vulnerable, street-connected, and orphaned children and youths.
To use music, especially brass band training, as a tool for discipline, emotional healing, and character development.
To reintegrate rehabilitated children into formal education and support their academic retention.
To nurture musical talent through the Iganga Community Brass Band Music School.
To promote social inclusion and reduce stigma against marginalized children through community engagement and performances.
To equip children and youths with life skills that enhance self-reliance and leadership.
Meet Our Team
John Susi Mpandi
Financial Administrator
McClaire Sanyu
Social Worker
Patrick Tulibagenyi
Program Manager
McGad
Director
Programs
Rehabilitation and Mentorship Programme
This programme targets street-connected, orphaned, and highly vulnerable children and youths. It focuses on emotional healing, discipline, and social reintegration through counseling, mentorship, and structured daily routines.
Music Rehabilitation Programme
Education Reintegration Programme
Music is used as a therapeutic and reformative tool. Children receive structured training in brass instruments, rhythm, and ensemble performance.
New Hope ensures that all rehabilitated children are supported to return to formal schooling while continuing their music training.
Elderly Care
Key Activities
Identification and registration of vulnerable elderly persons.
Regular home visits and emotional support.
Support with basic needs and referrals to health services.
Community sensitization on elderly care and protection.