Trio Uganda
Youth for a Covenant Vision
YCV advocates for street youth and marginalised young people in Namatala slum, Mbale. The majority of users are Karamojong, one of Uganda's most disenfranchised people. Partnership projects include nutrition and health, sexual education, a creche, school and college bursaries, skills training, creative activities and sport. Income generation initiatives include events management, music and photography. Director: Moses Lobong
Busiliwa Faith Junior School
Built by the community on donated land, the school also cares for children orphaned by recent flood and landslide disasters in Bududa District. Partnership projects include nutrition, health, orphan support, school refurbishment and Women of Hope, an agriculture and savings group. Future plans include a school farm to increase food security, generate income and provide agricultural training. Director: David Kuloba
Namabasa Alive Empowerment Project
NAEP's goal is to develop sustainable micro agriculture in Namabasa, Mbale. It works to build cooperative action, grow foodstuffs for consumption, produce surplus for local sale and increase savings. Funding for NAEP is a priority for the coming year. We are currently seeking support for a new passion fruit project. Chair: Pius John Opolot.