Uganda
Present in the country since 1984, in partnership with our founding members, we work to support the population with educational projects, vocational training and work, support for micro-enterprises and farmers, and energy-generating, environmental and healthcare activities.
Founding members
The source. AVSI's presence in Uganda began with some Italian doctors who, in the early 80's, worked at St. Joseph's missionary hospital in Kitgum and who felt it necessary to begin a formal collaboration with the hospital and local institutions to improve the quality of services offered.
Areas of work. From 1990 onwards, AVSI has strengthened its presence in Kampala, where today we have our country headquarters, as well as in the Pader and Hoima areas and in another 12 districts in the country. Over the years, hundreds of projects have been completed of a healthcare (with different initiatives to combat the spread of HIV), psychosocial, educational, nutritional and agricultural nature, as well as mine-clearance operations and the management of camps for displaced people within the country.
Instability in the north of the country. Northern Uganda has gone through long periods of instability due to the bloody clashes between rebels and Government forces, and tension and violence along the border with Sudan. Events that have caused many displaced persons and refugees, and required significant flexibility from AVSI staff regarding current projects, to meet the needs of the population with both long-term programs and an immediate emergency response.
The holistic approach. Our ten-year presence in Uganda and our vast experience gained in the field have confirmed the effectiveness of a holistic and integrated approach, which always focuses on the human factor as the prime mover of development, proper to each project: a way of working that has allowed AVSI to earn the trust of beneficiaries and local organizations.
“I did my work with dedication, making sure the offices are clean and neat.” – Susan. One morning, during my long...
由 AVSI Uganda 发布于 2017年4月10日
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