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About UWESO

Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans

Established in 1986, UWESO is national Non-Government Organization (NGO) registered by the Uganda NGO Board; registration number 545 - S.5914/679.

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

What are our VALUES?

Charity activities are taken place around the world.

CARE

We are committed to protecting the interests and rights of vulnerable children. We take interest in each other at a personal and professional level. We are committed to ensuring that we accord our members and staff space to enhance their opportunities. We ensure that marginalized groups are given chance to fully participate in and benefit from our work. We are driven by the passion to create a better world for children.

RESPECT

We believe in and value children. We listen to them and encourage them to express their opinions and feelings. We appreciate that each of us has a contribution to make to the growth of UWESO. We believe in learning from each other and from others. We value our partners and recognize the value they add to our work.

INTEGRITY

We are honest and truthful in our dealings in word and action. With courage, we do what is right and honorable in all circumstances, adhering to the highest ethical standards in all official obligations and personal conduct. We honour our commitments and take full responsibility for our actions.

ACCOUNTABILITY

We are answerable, responsible and Liable for our actions and decisions to our stakeholders and partners. We are open in our interactions and dealings with each other and with those we serve. We value other peoples’ evaluation of us. We ensure regular and open communication to our members and partners. We share information generated through our work and recognize the importance of information to safeguarding the rights of children and protecting the organization.

Core Program Areas

UWESO is an OVC-focused organization that has been operating in the country as a National Non-Governmental Organization (NNGO) for 34 years; with interventions primarily based on the following 5 thematic areas: -

Sustainable Livelihoods

Child Protection

Dev't & Bearing of Children

Institutional Development

Youth Empowerment

Uganda Women's Effort To Save Orphans