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 […]
USAID-funded Orphans and Vulnerable Children North East Activity Semi-annual Newsletter (October 2023 – March 2024)
We are pleased to share the latest updates from the USAID-funded Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) North East Activity in our semi-annual newsletter covering October 2023 to March 2024. Key highlights: We have made significant strides in improving the lives of OVC in Busia, Katakwi, Kotido, Mbale, Soroti during this […]
Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) are a vital force in the fight against domestic violence in Eastern Uganda
When Norah (pseudonym) gave birth to her fifth child, her husband’s character drastically changed. He began drinking and coming back late at home. His provision to the household also became scanty and less. As time passed, the violence shifted from emotional to physical. Her husband had no fear and would […]
“UWESO VSLA Model has given us a voice!” People Living with HIV in Toroma Sub-county, Katakwi District
In the remote Village of Abobore Cell, Obongot ward, Toroma Subcounty in Katakwi District, the Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO) Village Saving and Loan Association (VSLA) initiative has changed the general community’s perceptions towards People Living with HIV (PLHIV). Here, a dedicated group of individuals, known as Torom […]
Munomukabbi Savings Group has grown from 15 members to become a Beacon of Financial Empowerment in Mbale City
The Munomukabbi Village Savings and Loan Association, located in Bunghokho Sub-county, Mbale District, commenced with a modest membership of 15 individuals, which is only half of the approved composition of 30. However, within three years of its establishment by the Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO), the group has […]