The Non Violence Project Uganda was registered on 14th January 2011 as a community based organization working in schools and communities across Uganda to reduce violence and empower the vulnerable through Peace education, skills empowerment and entrepreneurship. The organization was initiated by team of visionary young people led by Eddy Balina in order sustainably address problems of violence, po
verty and unemployment. NVP Uganda is a part the Global family of Non Violence Project Foundation a leading initiative in Violence Prevention Education.
Vision: Communities without Violence
Mission: Reducing Violence and Mitigating Poverty through Education and Entrepreneurship. Our Values:
Team work
Accountability
Creativity
Respect
Aims and Objectives
To reduce youth violence through increasing knowledge on conflict management
To empower children as future leaders and change agents through education
To enhance opportunities for youth through life skills and personal development
To mobilize and sensitize the community about positive social change and volunteerism
To increase employment opportunities for youth and women through entrepreneurship training and micro-loans
To promote music, sports, entrepreneurship and art as alternative to youth violence and drug abuse
Peace Building:
With the aim of preventing and reducing violence, we educate young people using our tested and proven peace educational program with increases knowledge on how to solve conflicts peaceful and empowers youth as change agents/peace builders through advocacy, sports, music and entrepreneurship. We collaborate with schools to set up Peace clubs and train teachers/sport coaches as mentors. We place nonviolence boxes in schools to enable open communication about incidences and violence and strengthen systems to address violence related cases.
Skills Empowerment
Uganda’s youth unemployment stands at 83%, this is mostly because of the mismatch in skills and the existing opportunities in the economy. Unemployment is one of accelerates of violence and crime due to idleness, frustration and depression. We continue to empower youth and women with hands-on vocational skills that enable them create their own jobs and enhance their employability. Some of the skills we currently offer include Tailoring and fashion design, art and hand crafts, hair dressing and beauty, cookery and bakery, agriculture, computer skills and various product making skills integrated with comprehensive entrepreneurship training.
Education
Education is one of strongest tools against violence and poverty, many children in Uganda’s Slums lack the opportunity to access quality education and this is why we established Great Hope Junior School with an aim of educating over 500 children by 2020. We have collaborated with friends, development partners and the local community to build a 4 class block and looking forward to more growth and investment in the future leaders.
