A few words
About Us
History
Our story starts way back in 2004, when passionate community members came together to rescue orphans and teen mothers victimized by the HIV pandemic that had hit its high.
Our Vision
"Better Living Standards for Marginalized groups"
Our Mission
"To Support Marginalized Groups of People Through Education and Self Sustenance Programs.
Since the year of our foundation, we have assisted over 700 orphans and thousands of community members and poor families in 4 rural districts in which we are mandated to operate.
We focus on social problems that would in the long run impede community development. Our broad approach centrally focuses on Women as change agents and children as the foundation of the next generation.
We implement social and economic projects that help orphans, vulnerable children and women in Uganda to thrive and live a fulfilling livelihood.
Are you a humanitarian searching for an organization that supports women, children and other marginalized groups in Uganda, Africa?
We welcome you to work with us in one of our project activities including; supporting an African child to attain an education, keeping girls in school, fighting child hunger, providing clean water solutions, skilling women ad girls, ending ender based violence and advocating for human rights.
Strategic Goals
- Goal #1 : Inclusive Education
Increasing the number of orphans and vulnerable children enrolling and attaining quality education at primary , secondary and tertiary levels.
- Goal #2: Creating A Healthy Environment for OVCs
Improving access to clean water and medical services. Protecting children from disease as we enforce their right to life, survival and development
- Goal #3 : Child Protection & Participation
Reducing the number of cases of all forms of violence (sexual, physical & emotional) against orphans and vulnerable children in our target rural areas.
Objectives
- CHILD SUPPORT
To meet the physical, mental and emotional needs of OVCs by providing them with love, care, food, education, guidance and all basics of life.
- HEALTH
To improve the health and well being of marginalized women and children
- HUMAN RIGHTS
To promote children’s rights as we initiate the community to advocate for the support of poor children
- POVERTY ALLEVIATION
To create opportunities for the vulnerable by increasing access to income generating activities, finance, employment and education
Come work with us
If you would like to work for an organisation making a real impact VOTU welcomes you with an open heart.
Impact
700+
Orphans and Vulnerable children supported
35
Primary and Secondary schools reached
1000+
Direct and Indirect beneficiaries in 2022
27
Community water sources installed including 11 boreholes