PLATFORM for the NEEDY

PLATFORM for the NEEDY (PLANE) is a Non-Governmental organization operating in the Rwenzori region, advocating and protecting children and women’s rights through provision of prevention and multi-disciplinary intervention in investigation, information dissemination, and treatment of child sexual abuse victims in an environment that is child sensitive, supportive and violence free. PLANE aims at undertaking collective action for promotion and protection of children and women’s rights in Uganda to have a conflict and violence free society. Founded in 2010 by a group of journalists and teachers as a CBO in Kabarole district and registered as NGO with the Uganda National NGO Board under the Registration act , Cap 113 registration No. 10895, the organization’s over roll aim is to advocate for the protection of children’s rights with emphasis on girl child education, women empowerment, caring and improving lives of vulnerable children and orphans and their maternal guardians and widows. With its headquarters in Boma, Fort Portal Municipality Kabarole district, the organization also focuses on lobbying and offering assistance to the needy orphans aged 2-18 and widows living with HIV/AIDS. There are many school dropouts, vulnerable orphans, less privileged children and families suffering from domestic violence, a situation that needs immediate intervention. Organization’s Philosophy/ ideology. The organization is built on the philosophy of unity in diversity for advocacy on the rights of children and women.Aims and Objectives:

To advocate for the protection of children and women’s rights and promotion of girl child education. To promote Human rights, advocacy and democracy among children and Ugandan women to minimize on conflicts and domestic violence. To build capacity that provides the rural communities access to social services like education, water and encourage women to engage in income generating projects. Carry out intensive awareness campaigns among rural communities on how to prevent domestic violence, premarital sex and early marriages, malaria control, reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS, child labour and starvation. Provide vocational skills to orphans and school dropouts and working towards poverty alleviation through equipping them with hands on skills to create wealth through income generating projects. To conserve the environment, and promote hygiene and Sanitation at house hold level and encourage women to engage in income generating projects . Having a well-established home with required facilities for neglected orphans and vulnerable children. PLANE’s Values and principles. The organization shall promote and be guided by the following values and principles as its foundation. peace
Justice and Unity
Love and care
Accountability
Transparency
Selflessness
Reconciliation and forgiveness
Hard work.