Who We Are
We Empower Communities
Uganda Eyenkya Development Project Group is an indigenous non-profit,
non-governmental, and non-political community-based organization founded in 1998,
established in 1999, and registered in 2009 under Masaka District (Reg. No. CD 6023). When
Kalungu District was carved off Masaka District in July 2010, UEDPG was newly registered
under Kalungu District (Reg. No. KDLG/0259/2011).
The organization's catchment area is Kalungu District with an estimated population of
177,200 people.
Our Aim
UEDPG aims at reducing morbidity and
mortality among the most disadvantaged
people in Kalungu District. To improve the
nutrition and health status of people and
help to establish a framework for
integrated district-based development of
social services in the country:
Vision
A community advocating And Promoting
All Rights of Vulnerable Groups of People
for Sustainable Development
Mission
To enhance community empowerment to
all groups of people for sustainable
development
Our Activities &Catchment Areas!
The Organization operates in close partnership with local communities and local
government in the areas of needs identified by the communities themselves. The
Organization is involved in Governance and accountability, Economic empowerment, Orphans
and Vulnerable Children support, HIV/AIDS prevention and care, Health, Water and
sanitation, Advocacy, Youth skilling, as well as the formation and strengthening of
Self-help groups in all the Seven sub-counties of Kalungu District. These sub-counties
include Bukulula, Kalungu, Lwabenge, and Kyamulibwa Sub-counties, as well as Kalungu,
Lukaya, and Kyamulibwa Town Councils.
Specific Objectives
Empowering Communities
Welfare, Healthcare & access to education.
To advocate for welfare, healthcare and
access to education for orphans and
vulnerable
children
affected
and
infected by HIV/AIDS and other natural
disasters
Agricultural Productivity
To promote agricultural productivity for
both subsistence and commercial
(aspects) programs in different crops
like seasonal and perennial crops of
our choice.
Deccent Housing and Sanitation
To support the establishment of decent
housing and sanitation facilities for
widows, elderly and orphaned families
with HIV/AIDS and other natural disasters.
Fight Diseases
To fight against the deadly Epidemic HIV/AIDS.
Food security
To encourage and support food security
activities.
Environmental Protection
To promote activities of Nature
conservation and environmental
protection.
Women Empowerment
To mobilize the women more especially
the poorest of the poor women in order to
train them in income generating activities
so as to become self-reliant.
Prevent Gender-based Violence
To prevent gender based and domestic
violence acts within the community.
Self Sustainance
To establish and initiate income
generating self-help projects for self-
sustenance and community development
of the targeted groups
Become a Volunteer in 3 Easy Steps!
Our Guidelines to become a volunteer
- Respect confidentiality and privacy
- Be punctual and reliable
- Carry out the duties listed in your volunteer position description
- Be accountable
- Give notice if your availability changes or you are leaving the organisation
- Report any injuries or hazards that you notice in the workplace
- Adhere to the organisation's policies and procedures
- Deal with complaints in the appropriate manner
- Undertake training as requested
- Ask for support when needed
- Support other team members
- Respect the cultural norms & customs of the people
Our Team
Muyingo Henry Paul
Coordinator Uganda Eyenkya as well as the registrar at Uganda Eyenkya
Vocational Training Center Ntale
Ddumba Akram
Compassionate Community Outreach Officer. With a keen focus on
identifying and supporting the most vulnerable children, Dumba's commitment to making a
positive impact in their lives is truly commendable
Nakazi Annet
Center Supervisor highly experienced in Counseling and Guidance more
especially the Girl Child Teans and the Young Mothers
What People Saying About Us!
UEDPG envisions a healthy and economically productive society where all
orphans and other vulnerable children live and grow to their full potential.
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UEDPG has a deep belief in the power of human rights learning for
economic and social transformation. We have worked directly with the community members
and the district council to develop and advance the learning about human rights as way
of life
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