- +256 772 425982
- +256 772 427123
- jeda@jedaug.org
- P.O. Box 29175 Kampala (U)
Social Protection, Gender Equality and Equity
Child Protection: Promote and safeguard the rights and welfare of children by preventing abuse, neglect, and exploitation. This includes forming children’s rights clubs, supporting child-friendly spaces, and offering counseling services to vulnerable children.
Legal Support: Provide legal aid and guidance to individuals and groups who face injustice, especially vulnerable women, children, and marginalized community members, to ensure they can access their rights.
Psychosocial Support: Offer emotional and mental health support to individuals who have experienced violence, trauma, or loss, helping them heal and regain stability.
Gender-Based Violence Prevention: Work to eliminate violence against women and girls through community education, awareness campaigns, response services, and referrals to safe shelters and support systems.
Women Empowerment: Strengthen the economic and social position of women by providing leadership training, entrepreneurship support, skills development, and mentorship, enabling them to become independent and active decision-makers in their families and communities.
Support to Vulnerable and Disadvantaged Groups: Empower marginalized groups such as persons with disabilities, elderly people, refugees, and indigenous populations by providing special programs to improve their access to health care, education, skills training, and livelihood opportunities.
Leadership Training for Women: Build the leadership capacity of women through targeted training programs, workshops, and mentorship, preparing them to take up influential roles in community and organizational structures.
Development of Women Groups and Investment Clubs: Support the creation and strengthening of women-led savings and investment groups, encouraging teamwork, economic resilience, and community development through collective saving and business initiatives.
Financial Literacy for Marginalized Groups: Equip vulnerable individuals with financial management skills, including saving, budgeting, and small business planning, to improve their economic independence and security.
Lobby and Advocacy: Engage with government bodies, policymakers, and stakeholders to push for policies and legal frameworks that protect and promote gender equality, children’s rights, and social justice for all marginalized groups.
Core Program Areas
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Contact Info
- +256 772 425982
- +256 772 427123
- jeda@jedaug.org
- P.O. Box 29175 Kampala, Uganda
- Bwebajja Kajjansi Town, Wakiso District
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