# Photographer in kenya > Documentary Photographer in kenya doing reportage and professional coverage for NGOs ## Posts - [Empowering Healthcare in Eastern Uganda: USAID's RHITES-EC Initiative](https://andrewkartende.com/empowering-healthcare-in-eastern-uganda/): Empowering Healthcare in Eastern Uganda: USAID’s RHITES-EC Initiative USAID’s Regional Health Integration to Enhance Services in Eastern Uganda (RHITES-EC) initiative is a dedicated effort aimed at elevating healthcare outcomes across 12 districts in Eastern Uganda. With a population of approximately 4.4 million, this region benefits from USAID’s collaboration with the Ministry of Health, which seeks to enhance access to high-quality healthcare services. Across this coverage area, a network of over 500 healthcare facilities operates, providing a comprehensive range of services. Of particular note, 130 of these facilities prioritize essential HIV treatment, including Antiretroviral Therapy (ART). Jinja Regional Referral Hospital holds […] - [Empowering Ugandans with Disabilities: Challenges and Pathways Forward](https://andrewkartende.com/empowering-ugandans-with-disabilities/): Empowering Ugandans with Disabilities: Challenges and Pathways Forward In Uganda, where approximately 12% of the population lives with disabilities, a concerning disparity persists. While people with disabilities make up 22% of the unemployed, their employment opportunities are hindered by an economy dominated by subsistence farming. This contributes significantly to the heightened levels of poverty within this community, as seen in the 30% higher poverty rates among households with disabled individuals. The disruptions caused by the 2020 pandemic have further amplified these challenges, likely exacerbating unemployment and poverty rates. To combat these issues and foster economic inclusion, a concerted effort towards […] - [Funding Uganda's Refugee Camps: Balancing Urgency and Sustainability](https://andrewkartende.com/funding-ugandas-refugee-camps/): Funding Uganda’s Refugee Camps: Balancing Urgency and Sustainability In the wake of humanitarian crises, refugee camps emerge swiftly, intended as temporary solutions. However, these settlements can persist for decades, evolving from makeshift shelters into complex urban centers. Nakivale, Uganda, holds the distinction of being Africa’s oldest refugee settlement and stands as a beacon of progressive refugee policies globally. However, the settlement faces pressing challenges, including dwindling arable land, environmental degradation, water and firewood shortages, and inadequate infrastructure. This Settlement Profile delves into Nakivale’s physical, socio-economic, and policy dynamics, offering insights and recommendations. The report advocates for an innovative approach to […] - [Coffee Growing; Uganda becoming a production powerhouse.](https://andrewkartende.com/coffee-growing-in-uganda/): Coffee Growing; Uganda becoming a production powerhouse. Uganda’s economy relies 85% on Agriculture. The pearl of Africa produces both food and cash crops, for local consumption and export. The major cash crop grown is coffee which is planted in different regions in the country. Coffee growth, process, and export are the citizens and government major sources of revenue with millions of bags exported every year. Uganda’s main export is coffee contributing to large proportion to its international revenue. Arabica coffee and robusta coffee are the only varieties of coffee grown in Uganda with Robusta grown more than Arabica in the […] ## Pages - [Contact](https://andrewkartende.com/contact/): Contact Me Mobile: +256 779 224 149 Email: kartendrew@gmail.com - [Blog](https://andrewkartende.com/ugandan-photojournalist/): Empowering Ugandans with Disabilities: Challenges and Pathways Forward Empowering Ugandans with Disabilities: Challenges and Pathways Forward In Uganda, where approximatel Read More Funding Uganda’s Refugee Camps: Balancing Urgency and Sustainability Funding Uganda’s Refugee Camps: Balancing Urgency and Sustainability In the wake of humanitari Read More Coffee Growing; Uganda becoming a production powerhouse. Coffee Growing; Uganda becoming a production powerhouse. Uganda’s economy relies 85% on Agricu Read More - [Projects](https://andrewkartende.com/photojournalist/): Re-Use Where love leads to death Moonlighting Re-Use Robert, an ironmonger in Kiteezi, Kampala, makes small kerosene lamps out of tin cans for a living. He searches in the landfills of Kampala for steel tins which he takes and cleans up, carefully checking them for rust. Read more He uses steel because it can be recycled over and over again indefinitely, with no loss of its essential properties. Once he finds a good can, Robert makes a lid for it from pieces of another can and then carefully inserts a cotton wick through an opening he makes in the new […] - [Film](https://andrewkartende.com/film/) - [Bio](https://andrewkartende.com/freelance-photographer-in-kenya/): About me Here I used to have a pitch about myself, listing years of experience, clientele I’ve worked for & all the different media I’ve created. But that’s not really me. Who I am, at my core, is a believer in beauty, but beauty with a purpose. As a Photographer in Kenya I believe that beauty can be found in anything, but primarily in those things that benefit others – ideas, emotions, things that change people’s lives. The inherent significance and meaning behind each project are what I relentlessly seek and endeavor to convey in my work my work. It […] - [Gallery](https://andrewkartende.com/documentary-photographer/): Photographer in Uganda effectively showcasing the impact of your initiatives and inspiring action. This is vital to raising funding and awareness. Andrew Kartende’s expertise in creating captivating visuals enhances communications and fosters connections with potential donors, reinforcing credibility and transparency. Professional photography and videography is an invaluable asset for organizations in East Africa. Download my Portfolio - [Photographer](https://andrewkartende.com/): Photographer in Kenya. My work embodies the power of visual storytelling, shedding a light on social issues and humanitarian work. Through photojournalism and Film. I share compelling narratives which inspire change and promote empathy. Collaborate with me to capture moments that ignite positive action for local NGOs, CSOs, PSOs, Programs and projects. Photography plays a crucial role in the success of NGO strategies in Kenya by providing compelling visuals that communicate impact and inspire action. A locally based photographer in Nairobi can capture authentic stories, with context. This showcases the resilience, culture, and progress of the communities your organizations support. […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)