Our Vision
A Uganda where children and young women live a sustainable life free from exploitation.
Our Mission
To promote and protect the rights of vulnerable children and young women through education, livelihood development and health initiatives.
Core Values
Integrity, child participation, equity, community-driven accountability, teamwork, and partnerships drive inclusive, transparent empowerment.
Child Protection
Eliminating Child Labor and Safeguarding Rights
About
Somero-Uganda
Uganda’s target population is children exploited in labor, sexually exploited young women, those at risks as well as their Male Counterparts. We operate within the slum and semi-urban areas. We define children as below the age of 18 years. This age is very crucial for the development of children for their wellbeing.
We define young women as females from 10-24 years that is too vulnerable and need a lot of guidance in decision making. We define male counterparts as any male who is significant in the wellbeing of the targeted children and young women.
Advocacy & Policy Change
Adolescents sharing moments
Advocacy-driven systemic change has led to groundbreaking progress in protecting Uganda’s children. Through collaboration with government agencies, community leaders, and global partners, child labor budgets in Busia District surged by 150%—from UGX 2 million to UGX 5 million—enforcing anti-exploitation measures and rehabilitation programs. Landmark Child Protection Ordinances were also gazetted, cementing legal safeguards to hold perpetrators accountable and prioritize children’s rights. These strides ensure long-term protections, empowering communities to eradicate child labor and build safer futures.
Rooted in empowerment and equity, our programs deliver life-changing solutions across education, health, livelihood development, and child protection. From scholarships for vulnerable children to vocational training for youth and advocacy against exploitation, we’ve impacted over 10,000 lives annually.
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Our Work in Action
Our Impactful Projects
We implement transformative projects focused on education, health, child protection, and economic empowerment, equipping vulnerable children, young women, and marginalized communities with the skills and opportunities needed for a better future. Through strategic partnerships and community-driven approaches, we create sustainable, lasting impact.
Our Work in Action
From empowering young women with vocational skills to advocating for child rights and providing life-saving health services, our projects create real change. We focus on holistic interventions that promote education, improve livelihoods, enhance healthcare access, and protect vulnerable children from exploitation.
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Your Passion, Our Impact
Passionate about education, health, or child rights? Join a global network of changemakers driving tangible progress in Uganda. Whether mentoring youth, supporting mobile health clinics, or advocating for policy reforms, your skills can empower vulnerable communities. Together, we create safer, sustainable futures.
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Empowering Vulnerable Children and Young Women
Who We Serve:
Hidden Pillars of Change
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Skills Reimagined
Blending tradition with tech to empower youth through digital tailoring and hairdressing, boosting employability in urban markets.
02
Peaceful Parenting
Mentorship programs teaching non-violent communication to reduce abuse and nurture safer, happier homes.
03
Neighborhood Guardians
Training communities via the Nyumba Kumi model to protect children and combat exploitation locally.