Their activities are targeted toward vulnerable women, especially widows and those living with HIV/AIDS; EACO also campaigns for Poverty, HIV/AIDS and human awareness and provides direct support to children who are a result of the Poverty, HIV/AIDS, Violence, Displacement War, or Conflict. In addition to providing Children with school supplies in addition to that EACO has established and created i
ncome-generating opportunities for women, children, youth and the elderly living in the Mukono district and Maracha district in west Nile. Organizational Objectives
• To stimulate, promote, and support economic activities in rural communities that improve quality of life for disadvantaged and marginalized persons; and Human Rights
• To prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS and mitigate its effects;
• Increase access to potable water and sanitation facilities.
• To improve agricultural production by making necessary resources available;
• To build and strengthen the capacity of community groups in order to improve upon management and planning at the local level
• To build and strengthen strategic partnerships to maximize and effect change; and
• To mobilize resources and facilities from key stakeholders, government, and donors so as to implement community programs.
• To improve on the health and sanitation of the community by bringing safe clean water.
• To encourage everyone involved in sacrificing children or anybody that contributes towards making child sacrifice successful to stop this gruesome activity. We have a belief that every human being is a unique individual and that we all have a right to good health and basic needs and should access means to a comfortable life in one way or another. EACO is committed to a development process that promotes equality. EACO believes in and strives to uphold the rights and dignity of all people especially in the rural communities. EACO upholds principles of stewardship with its resources and is committed to support children and disadvantaged people fight poverty, ignorance and diseases such as Malaria and HIV/AIDS. How can YOU help? Donate to EACOs projects
As a community based organization developed by and for Ugandans, EACO has to work gain the funding required to run it's projects.
- Education and poverty go hand in hand, and many of the young people EACO work with don't have the fees or opportunity to go to school. By donating just £10 you can pay for a Ugandan child to attend a government school for 1 year.
-EACO has had a huge impact on the local community through income generating activities that alleviate families from poverty, and provide them with the skills, motivation and support to positively change their lives and communities. These projects are relatively inexpensive and are a lasting contribution in the lives of vulnerable families.
- EACO's beneficiaries lack basic necessities, such as clothes and utensils. EACO welcomes any donations big or small. You can partner with our organization, volunteer, support or help on fundraising. Volunteering: Make a difference in people's lives, develop a wide network, develop a range of skills and experience that can be used in everyday life, receive ongoing education and development; do your part in bringing about social change. Each week, your gift of time will help nourish and sustain the quality of life for someone less fortunate than you. There are also vast opportunities including:-Training in Agriculture, giving our clients new modern technology, food security, bee keeping and others - HIV care and counseling. - Delivering support, materials and writing reports on EACO project progress. -Teaching at schools and co-coordinating peer education projects. -Assisting with administration. -Delivering training to staff and volunteers on relevant issues. -Assisting with building projects. -Writing grant proposals, helping EACO in fundraisings, sensitizing the community about health and sanitation. Qualifications: EACO particularly welcomes skilled professionals that can help the organization to improve and develop, but EACO welcomes the enthusiasm and commitment of all willing volunteers. EACO is committed to ensuring all voluntary experiences are as mutually beneficial as possible, and can find accommodation with local families or in guest houses. Regardless of the duration of your time, EACO will welcome you as one of the family, and give you the chance to make life-long friends in the community, REALLY make a difference, and work with a truly inspirational community
When to start and end the program
Start Months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec
Placement.Duration: Weeks Min:1 Max:52
Hours a Week: Min:12 Max:50
Age Limit (years): Min:18 Max:No max. REQUIREMENTS
Program Fee
The program fee is negotiable, depending on the period of your stay at EACO.
£100 for a week, $160 for a week and Euro 125 for a week, This Amount covers the following:
Accommodation,
Food: 3 meals per day
In-country orientation/ training
In-country staff support
Language Instruction
Airport pick up and drop off at Entebbe Airport
Over thee weekends we organize and visit some of the tourist places, this will be at your own expense and can include: Source of the Nile in Jinja, Water falls, Game parks and others. Please feel free to contact us on the bellow address. Empower And Care Organization (EACO)
P.O Box 2784 Kampala Mukono Uganda East Africa
Telephone: +256 (0) 774310393
Email: [email protected]
Skype: eacouganda
