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October 15, 2023
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USAID Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) North East Activity Annual Newsletter Oct. 2022- Sept. 2023

Welcome to the USAID OVC North East Activity Annual Newsletter (Oct. 2022 – Sept. 2023)! Explore our achievements, highlights, and field stories by downloading the newsletter.

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January 29, 2025
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Job Advert for UWESO Cooperative Group (UCG) Board of Directors

TO: UCG Subscriber members From: UCG Chairperson Vetting/Nomination Committee Date: 17th February 2025 RE: UCG Call for Nominations This is to inform all members that 3 positions on the UCG board are vacant. UWESO Cooperative Group (UCG) was established to empower UWESO members and communities by fostering sustainable economic growth, […]

January 20, 2025
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Business Development Officer

Job Summary: To drive sustainable financial growth through developing new income projects, boosting revenue from existing projects, and forging strong relationships with clients and financers. You will be based in Kampala (Head Office), with frequent travel to project sites in various districts. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Develop a growth strategy […]

December 17, 2024
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USAID-FUNDED OVC NORTH EAST ACTIVITY NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2023 – SEPTEMBER 2024

The USAID-funded Orphans and Vulnerable Children North East Activity annual newsletter is out! Catchup on our key achievements, success stories, and milestones from October 2023 to September 2024. Notably, this edition highlights the impactful initiatives that contributed to attaining viral suppression among OVC beneficiaries, improving from 87% in September 2023 […]

December 4, 2024
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Supporting a CLHIV to Overcome Drug Resistance and Post Disclosure Challenges to Achieve Viral Load Suppression

For twelve years, 15-year-old Modo (pseudonym), a Child Living with HIV (CLHIV) from Orobai village in Arapai Sub County, Soroti District, struggled with a non-suppressed viral load. Despite this decade-long battle, the unwavering commitment of his parents, alongside the efforts of the USAID-funded OVC North East Activity (OVC NEA), local […]

December 4, 2024
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From School Dropout to Empowered Entrepreneur: OVC NEA Community Apprenticeship Program Transforms Teenager’s Life

Meet Abigari (pseudonym), a resilient 16-year-old girl from Usuk Town Council in Katakwi District. Like many young girls, she dreamed of pursuing higher education and lifting her family out of poverty. However, her aspirations were disrupted when financial constraints forced her to drop out. Thanks to the USAID-funded OVC North […]

October 21, 2024
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Coordinator Migyera Coordinator – UWESO Migyera

Job Title: Coordinator Migyera – UWESO Migyera Job Summary: Responsible for planning the overall delivery of UWESO- Migyera programs in accordance with the mission and the goals of the organization. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain and develop farm infrastructure Manage land use within Migyera Oversee estate maintenance, repairs and renovations […]

October 18, 2024
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Program and Administrative Assistant – USAID-funded Orphans and Vulnerable Children North East Activity

Job Description Job Title: Program and Administrative Assistant Reports to: District Program Officer Supervises: None Duty station: Kotido district Contract duration: 1 year Job Summary: Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO) is seeking the services of a highly self-driven, motivated, and result-oriented Program and Administrative […]

October 17, 2024
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Procurement Officer – USAID-funded Orphans and Vulnerable Children North East Activity

Job Title: Procurement Officer Project: USAID-Funded OVC North East Activity Implemented by UWESO Duty Station: Mbale, Uganda Reports to: Director Finance and Operations. About Us: Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO) is a non-governmental, non-foreign, interdenominational, and non-political development organization founded in 1986 by a group of women volunteers. UWESO was […]

October 1, 2024
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USAID-Funded Orphans and Vulnerable Children North East Activity Launches Mbale District Action Center to Improve Reporting and Follow-up on Violence against Children Cases through SAUTI 116

The USAID-funded Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) North East Activity has launched of the Mbale District Action Center (DAC) by providing essential equipment worth over 7.6 million UGX. The equipment includes a desktop computer, printer, router, desk, chairs, and a landline to boost the capacity of the District Probation and […]

September 28, 2024
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Grants and Compliance Manager (Kampala)(1)

Job Summary: The Compliance Manager will provide technical support to ensure that the operations of UWESO are ethical, in compliance with donors’ regulations, statutory requirements and internal policies and procedures. S/he will ensure the effectiveness of internal controls and improving compliance with agency and donor regulations by developing, initiating, maintaining, […]