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Community Concerns Uganda Initiative (CCUg) is Non Government Organization founded on the pillars of love, hope and desire for change.

Community Concerns Uganda (CCUg) is a Community Based organization primarily working in Eastern Uganda in Jinja and Mayuge districts. The organization focuses on using education and skills training as a means of reducing poverty among women, children and youths. Our core programs include Group Saving Program (GSP) catering for women entrepreneurs, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for adolescents and youths, Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Sponsorship catering for orphans and other vulnerable children to attain education, adult literacy program for illiterate women, youth skilling catering for school-drop-out youths and crafts program.

18/08/2026

Following the SRHR, unsafe abortion, and post-abortion care (PAC) training for Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) and Adolescent Boys and Young Men (ABYM) champions from two fishing communities in Mayuge District supported by CEHURD, we are thrilled to see young people actively sharing this knowledge in their communities.
One of our AGYW champions, Naigaga Joanita from Kityerera Sub-county, independently mobilized local young girls to share key takeaways from the training. Her sessions focused on the risks of unsafe abortion, the importance of timely post-abortion care, and where to access youth-friendly SRHR services.
What makes her effort especially inspiring is that these community sessions were organized without any additional funding from CCUg or CEHURD. This truly highlights the value of investing in young people not just as beneficiaries, but as peer educators, community mobilizers, and champions of change.
Equipping young people with the right knowledge, skills, and confidence enables them to carry lessons far beyond the training room and create lasting ripples of change across their communities.

Train. Empower. Mobilize. Sustain

06/08/2026

In partnership with Build a Future, we are implementing a one-year project at Mutai Primary School in Jinja District.
The project aims to increase access to vocational education and practical skills for 30 adolescent girls and young women (AGYW). It supports two groups: out-of-school young mothers, who attend training during the morning hours, and adolescent girls enrolled at Mutai Primary School who study after their classes in the evening.
We are piloting this initiative to see how the combination of a dual curriculum that combines Technical and Vocational Education and Training under Modular I with the standard primary school curriculum works. AGYW are also learning financial literacy and basic business skills.

The main vocational trade offered is tailoring. Through this training, participants gain practical skills that can support employment, entrepreneurship, and greater economic independence.

This initiative is helping adolescent girls and young women build skills, strengthen their confidence, and create pathways towards a more secure future.

04/08/2026

Last week, the GEMS Project implementation team visited the Irundu and Namulikya communities in Buyende District to conduct baseline interviews with the out-of-school youth.

The GEMS Project aims to empower out-of-school youth across the Busoga sub-region by enhancing their critical thinking skills through ACT Now Club activities. Before program rollout, it is essential to understand the current knowledge, experiences, and needs of the young people we serve.

Together, we are laying the foundation for meaningful change and brighter opportunities for the youth of Busoga.

03/08/2026

On July 30th and 31st, Community Concerns Uganda Initiative conducted a two-day training workshop for 30 youth champions from the island community of Jagusi and the shoreline community of Kityerera in Mayuge District. The session strengthened their capacity in youth leadership, advocacy, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), unsafe abortion prevention, post-abortion care (PAC), and community referral pathways to government-funded health facilities.

A pre-training assessment revealed that 60% of the participants had never received similar training, underscoring both the relevance and the critical need for this initiative. Moving forward, these youth champions will play a pivotal role in leading project activities including community dialogues, social and behavior change communication (SBCC) campaigns, and peer referrals to youth-friendly SRHR and PAC services. This work is part of the project titled "Strengthening Post-Abortion Care Service Provision and Quality for Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Island and Shoreline Communities of Mayuge District."
We are grateful once again to the Center of Health, Human Rights and Development for funding this work.

20/07/2026

Strengthening Post-abortion care (PAC) for Adolescent girls and young women in island and shoreline communities of Mayuge District.
Last week (16th & 17th July), Community Concerns Uganda initiative conducted a Post-Abortion Care (PAC) refresher training for healthcare workers serving flood-prone island and shoreline communities in Mayuge District. This training was led by an experienced national trainer on Family Planning and PAC Twesigye and supported by the district health team including the District Health Officer (Dr. Asuman Basembeza), the Assistant District Health Officer in-charge of Maternal and Child Health (Dr. Betty Kawala), the District Health Education officer (Dr. Deogratias Asabawebwa) and the District Biostatistician (Mr. Kato).
Importantly, our baseline assessment revealed that 65% of participating healthcare workers had never received a PAC refresher training, highlighting an important capacity gap and the relevance of this activity to activating the broader project goal of improving access to and quality of Post-abortion care services for AGYW in island and shoreline communities of Mayuge district.
The training strengthened participants' knowledge and skills across key areas, including the PAC model, Values Clarification and Attitude Transformation (VCAT), respectful and rights-based PAC, client counselling and communication using the REDI framework, family planning integration, community partnerships, documentation and data quality, referral systems, and adolescent-responsive service delivery.
By strengthening frontline health workers' capacity, we are taking an important step towards ensuring that women and girls continue to access quality, respectful, and life-saving SRHR services including post-abortion care.
We are grateful to the Center of Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD) for funding our work.

17/07/2026

Taking the time to regularly evaluate their mental well-being is one of the most powerful habits students can build. Their "plates" are often overflowing as they juggle school assignments, maintain social lives, and navigate the unique challenges of adolescence.

Yesterday, we held sessions with students at Buyengo SS and St. Gonzaga SS to explore the different dimensions of mental health, the importance of identifying early warning signs, and strategies to prevent conditions from worsening. We are seeking views from students about a tool with potential to improve mental wellbeing reflection, action taking, and help seeking.

16/07/2026

Helping Hands For A Cleaner Future.

Hospitals are places of healing, and our youth wanted to make sure the environment reflects hygienic and welcoming space for patients and staff.

This previous week, over 50 inspiring young participants came together and conducted community service to a place that cares for so many: Buwenda HCIV Hospital.

Armed with brooms, brushes, slashers, and big smiles, this energetic team spent the day cleaning ward areas, organizing, managed waste.

Other places cleaned included churches and youth friendly spaces to support a hygienic, safe and accessibility around these facilities.

Cc:Zoe Empowers

07/07/2026

Last week, we had the pleasure of touring the National Agricultural Showgrounds in Jinja City with Zoe Participants.

The activity attracted 20 group leaders aimed at accelerating modern farming methods at both community and household level.

This year's event highlights incredible farm innovations and agro-industrialization strategies.

It was an excellent opportunity for youths to network with agribusiness leaders, view the latest climate-smart farming technologies.

Cc: Zoe Empowers

24/06/2026

Succession and Inheritance Awareness

Land is more than just soil—it is security, shelter, and the foundation for a stable future.

Unfortunately, orphaned children and youth often face the highest risk of land grabbing and property unlawful seizure when they lose their parents.

To change this narrative, 60 participants underwent a powerful, eye-opening legal session led by team International Development Law Organization - Under Uganda Law Society.

These resilient young people learned exactly how Ugandan law protects their succession and inheritance rights, giving them the tools to confidently secure the land left behind by their parents.

In addition, still to ensure no youth is left behind, NIRA officials engaged participants in National ID awareness training. The training focused on equipping our youth with legal identity while establishing strict standards for privacy and data protection.

Cc:Zoe Empowers

22/06/2026

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT:

Last week, our team held a critical and productive meeting attracting over 20 local council (LC) chairpersons with Jinja City Community Development Officer as a guest under the Zoe Empowers program from across Buwenda, Butiki, Bujjagali, Ivunumba, Kivubuka Villages.

The goal was to align our efforts and discuss the transparent recruitment criteria for our upcoming Cohort 2 empowerment cycle of 2026.

The training relied heavily on the integrity and grassroots insights on how local leaders could identify youth led Households who need this opportunity facing extreme vulnerability, including those at risk of exploitation, child labor, or early marriage.

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Nakanyonyi Complex , Kakaire Road, Bugembe, Jinja. Near Baba FM
Jinja

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00

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+256754331191

Website

https://www.ccuginitiative.org/

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