WHO WE ARE
communities with the skills and tools they need to effectively address their problems.
MISSION
TPO Uganda is a rights based NGO that works in partnership with communities, civil society, the private sector and government to empower communities improve their mental health and socio-economic wellbeing in a sustainable way.
VISION
A society where communities enjoy mental health and socio-economic well being.
OUR VALUES
At the core of everything we do, our values are:
- Compassionate
- Inclusive
- Honest
- Dependable
- Innovative
- Professional
- Compassionate
- Inclusive
- Honest
- Dependable
- Innovative
- Professional
WHERE WE WORK
We work in 35 districts across Uganda and Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Our Regional Work
NORTHERN UGANDA
Social Protection, School-Based Interventions and Mental Health in Gulu, Lira, Kitgum, Otuke, Alebtong, Nwoya, Amur & Pader.
EASTERN UGANDA
HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care, Human Rights and Democratic Governance, Community-Managed Disaster Risk Reduction in Katakwi.
WEST NILE
Child Protection Systems Strengthening, Psychosocial support and school-based interventions in Koboko, Nebbi, Arua, Maracha, Yumbe, Kiryandongo, Moyo & Adjumani. The TPO Psychosocial Training Institute located in Arua district is home to most of our international & local training courses.
KARAMOJA SUB-REGION
Community-Based Child Protection Systems Strengthening in Amudat and Nakapiripirit; FGM & Sexual Violence Prevention in Amudat.
WESTERN AND SOUTH WESTERN UGANDA
Economic Strengthening, Nutrition, Child Protection and Family Strengthening, OVC, HIV & AIDS
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Child Protection. Re-integration of former child soldiers, Socio-Economic Development & Disaster Risk Reduction.
OUR ACHIEVEMENTS
Regional Projects in DRC, Somalia & South Sudan
Since 2010, TPO Uganda has been implementing a child protection project that builds the capacity of community structures to deliver child protection and psychosocial support for children and families in conflict in South Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo.
TPO Uganda has over the past seven years supported twelve grassroots organizations in Puntaland, South Central Zone and Somaliland to acquire essential skills and knowledge in emergency child protection and psycho-social support.
Certification
STORIES OF CHANGE
YOU CAN TRUST US
The support of our funders and partners is invaluable and TPO Uganda is committed to ensuring that the resources provided are well accounted for and used in alignment with our mission. This strengthens the legitimacy of our organization and our work.
WHAT'S NEW?
Integrate mental health, economic empowerment
The role of mental and psychosocial services is not only relevant but crucial at a time when Uganda, like the rest of the world, races to restore and strengthen the
Stories Of Change: Empowered to abandon FGM
Empowered to abandon harmful practices through productive farming Amudat District in Karamoja Region in Northeastern Uganda is semi-arid and is prone to hazards such as flooding, drought and environmental degradation.
Board Member Position
WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER AND SERVE ON THE BOARD OF A LOCAL DYNAMIC UGANDAN NGO? TPO Uganda Brief Background TPO Uganda is looking for individuals with rich governance, financial
OUR RESOURCES
OUR RESOURCES
Knowledge Development
For more than 15 years, TPO Uganda has partnered with academic institutions to contribute to the body of knowledge in psychosocial support and child protection through its field experience learning and best practices.
This has helped us promote new ways of working –for example with existing community structures; and is strengthening evidence based learning throughout the country as we share these materials in the public domain offering open access.