Vision Statement
“…that they may have life and have it in its fullness.” (Jn. 10:10)
Mission
To foster charity and integral human development through community initiatives and policy advocacy
Core Values
Charity, Stewardship, Subsidiarity, Human Dignity, Witness and Equal Opportunities.
About Us
Caritas Uganda was started around 1958 for purpose of coordinating the Catholic Church’s mission of charity in Uganda, but became fully functional only in early 1970s, with initial projects targeting refugees from Rwanda who had fled civil unrest in their country and settled in Nakivale refugee camp in western Uganda. Caritas Uganda’s Core Mandate includes: Read More
Charity
"Caritas focuses on building and promoting giving communities in Uganda that embrace and readily contribute in various ways towards charity as a way of life, in line with the Gospel (1 John 4:20) and the teachings of the Catholic Church."
Integral human development
Focusing on initiatives that build capacities of households, individuals and communities to meet their material needs in order to live longer and quality lives.
A strong and resilient institution at the service of the poor
Entails being a learning organization committed to building an efficient human resource and internal systems that effectively support the delivery of charity and community development.
THEMATIC AREAS
Caritas Uganda’s charity and community development work are implemented under the following eight thematic orientations
Food and Nutrition Security
coordinating and strengthening capacity of Caritas in the country to effectively undertake initiatives that promote access, availability, utilization, safety, and stability of food for all persons.
Climate Change and Natural Resource Management
Caritas as an effective agent in responding to climate change, environmental degradation and irresponsible exploitation of natural resources through adaptation and mitigation programmes and policy advocacy.
Economic Empowerment
Undertaking and promoting initiatives that empower vulnerable households and individuals to effectively harness available opportunities to create wealth and improve their living conditions; includes provision of life skills and microfinance services.
Community and Public Health Initiatives
Undertaking and promoting preventive interventions such as access to clean water, sanitation, and home and personal hygiene, immunization, and healthy diet and life styles.
Good governance and accountability
Focusing on policy advocacy and engagements targeting duty bearers at local, national and international levels, monitoring delivery of government development programmes and social services to ensure they are responsive to the needs of the poor, effective, efficient, inclusive, equitable; and promoting rule of law, transparency and accountability
Humanitarian, Special Needs & Emergency Relief
Supporting refugees, internally displaced persons, vulnerable children and adults, the elderly, the sick, migrants, and persons with disabilities.
Gender & Equal Opportunities
Promoting safe homes and communities for both men and women, and empowering marginalized groups, such as women and youth, through affirmative action and promotion of equal economic, leadership and employment opportunities.
Institutional Strengthening and Sustainability
Undertaking continuous institutional capacity building through appropriate internal policy reforms, tooling, strategic planning, resource mobilization, human resource development, and strategic partnerships.
Support Our Mission
At Caritas Uganda, we are committed to empowering communities, alleviating poverty, and promoting sustainable development. Your generous donation can help us make a significant impact in the lives of those in need. Together, we can build a brighter future for all.
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Facts
Our services currently cover
Households
Projects
Catholic Dioceses
Staff
Our Programs
Lira Diocese
Sponsored by Caritas Norway
Mityana Diocese
Sponsored by Caritas Denmark
Lugazi Diocese
Sponsored by Caritas Denmark
Kampala Diocese
Sponsored by Caritas Denmark
Masaka Diocese
Sponsored by Caritas Denmark
Gulu Diocese
Sponsored by Caritas Norway
Nebbi Catholic Diocese
Sponsored by Caritas Norway
Jinja Diocese
Sponsored by Caritas Norway
Our Partners
Uganda Episcopal Conference
Hilton Foundation
Caritas Norway
Caritas Danmark