About Us

About Us

About Us

UGEM is a Ugandan Non-profit, National Non-Governmental organization serving the most vulnerable populations of society including Children, Youth, Women Key and Priority Population through Health, Education, Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment. Over the years, UGEM’s focus has been HIV, SRH, TB, GBV, Human Rights, OVC, water and sanitation and has recently expanded to mental health. The organization was established in 2010 and prides itself in mobilizing and empowering local communities to reduce risks and vulnerabilities. UGEM’s work is aligned to and promotes the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is also aligned to the National Development Plan. 

Our Interventions focus on Community Mobilization and Sensitizations/Awareness Creation, Advocacy, Service Delivery, Capacity Building and Systems Strengthening, Partnerships and Network Development, Referrals and Linkages, Research and Documentation.

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Our Vision

A Healthy and Empowered Population.

02

Our Mission

To promote Access to quality health, Education and Livelihood among Vulnerable people in Uganda

03

Stratigic Objectives

  • To improve access to and delivery of integrated and equitable quality health services among vulnerable populations. 
  • To increase access to quality education services among vulnerable populations in Uganda. 
  • To improve livelihoods of vulnerable populations 
  • To strengthen UGEM’s institutional capacity to effectively and efficiently deliver on its mandate

Health

  • Integrated HIV and AIDS Services
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • Adolescent Health
  • Gender Based Violence Reduction and Health Rights Promotion
  • Gender Mainstreaming
  • Community and Occupational Health and Safety
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Orphans and Vulnerable Children

Education

  • Basic Education; Child Enrollment and Retention
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Vocational Training and Skilling

Economic Empowerment

  • Economic Empowerment and Income Generation
  • Vocational and Entrepreneurship Skills Training
  • Market Creation/Demand Creation for produced goods
  • Skilling and Business Incubation