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 Friends of the Ugandan Child
Ottawa-based Friends of the Ugandan Child (FOUC) is a project under the umbrella of the Canada-Africa Community Health Alliance (CACHA). Since 2007, FOUC has been working in partnership with the local community-based organization Care for Your Life (CFYL) in the village of Kamengo. The goal of the project is to address the educational, health and social needs of individuals and youth in this rural community. FOUC and CFYL are committed to developing long-term programs and services that are locally-based, sustainable and which encourage self-reliance and advance economic and social equality. We accomplish this by engaging community members and youth in every aspect of our work.
FOUC and CFYL programs are dedicated to supporting emerging young leaders, promoting academic achievement and innovation, raising awareness about HIV and promoting collaboration between different sectors of the community including community-based organizations, educational institutions, local authorities and faith-based organizations. Key objectives are to strengthen the capacity of community members and orphans and vulnerable children to better manage the daily challenges they face and to increase the number of orphans and vulnerable children in Kamengo who receive educational and psychosocial support through the Kamengo Education Fund.
Each year, our dedicated volunteers work on developing programs and services that are transparent, accountable and sustainable. We are well aware of the economic, educational and health challenges that rural African communities face. As a child of rural Africa, the project founder and manager is in a unique position to create understanding and develop strategies to overcome these obstacles. As a result, FOUC and its partners share a vision to implement programs that will have a long-term positive impact on local youth and community member. We hope that these programs will motivate individuals to take action to improve the quality of life for their vibrant, but sometimes under-serviced communities.
To date, Friends of The Ugandan Child, CACHA and Water For Life have assisted Care For Your Life by providing seed money for school supplies, recreational activities, a mini library, a reliable water project, computer supplies, and income generating projects. For example we have been funding a computer project at Maria Nalongo Community Centre which provides basic computer skills and internet access for the community. In addition each year, CACHA, CFYL and Ggoli Health Centre collaborate to host a medical mission, a free service which has provided much needed medical care to Kamengo and the surrounding catchment area. Friends of the Ugandan Child and Care For Your Life with the help of CACHA, will continue to exchange ideas and support sustainable development projects that focus on health, education and agriculture.
Much has been accomplished since 2007 but much remains to be done. We are thankful for all the support of our partners and friends over the years. With your continued support, this project can and will create a lasting positive impact on the community of Kamengo for years to come.
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