Uganda Women's Effort To Save Orphans – Empowering Girls, Boys & Youth to Survive and Thrive

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Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans

For over four decades, UWESO has stood as a beacon of hope, restoring dignity, opportunity, and a future for Uganda’s most vulnerable children and families. Rooted in compassion and driven by community, we empower orphans, vulnerable children, and the women who care for them through sustainable support in health, education, economic empowerment, and child protection.

Empowering Girls, Boys & Youth to Survive and Thrive

Our Vision

Healthy children living in a peaceful world of opportunity

Our Mission

Striving to improve the quality of life of vulnerable children and youth for them to survive and thrive

Our Goal

Girls, Boys and Youth realize their rights and have opportunities to survive and thrive

UWESO has a volunteer membership of over 20,000 people. This volunteer structure provides the basis for mobilization of communities to participate and share responsibilities in improving the quality of life for orphans and other vulnerable children in Uganda.

Direct Interventions

UWESO has a well established grassroots structure that enables us to understand the real needs of our beneficiaries and provide the necessary support.

Leadership

UWESO works through leaders in the country, influential men and women from all walks of life.

Mobilization & Advocacy

UWESO Mobilizes resources to implement its 5 years strategic plan and advocates effectively at all levels.

Monitoring & Evaluation

Efficiency of our services is maintained through continuous feedback from cluster members and regional staff.

Collaboration & Linkages

UWESO implements its services through its regional offices, local authorities, CSOs, and communities at the grass root level.

Sustainable Livelihoods

UWESO implements several strategies that help vulnerable children, orphans, and their caregivers build sustainable livelihoods.

Child Protection

UWESO is a Ugandan NGO founded in 1986 with a mission to improve the quality of life for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), so that they not only survive but also thrive.

Dev't & Bearing of Children

This focuses on ensuring that children are born and raised in environments that promote their health, education, protection, and overall well-being.

Institutional Development

UWESO is strengthening its governance by updating leadership frameworks, clearly defining roles and responsibilities at both board and regional levels.

Youth Empowerment

mpowers youth by equipping them with practical skills, education, and economic opportunities to build independent and productive lives.

700

Children Hosted

2300

Children Settled with their families

125

Children Supported in school

4500

Children Picked From Street

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