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Project Report
Project Title: Safe Start: Community-Based Learning Hubs for Children Affected by Conflict in Northern Uganda
Pilot Implementation Report – Lira District, Uganda
Reporting Period: January – June 2025
Prepared by: Purewish Foundation Uganda.
Executive Summary This report presents the findings and outcomes of a 6-month pilot of the Safe Start model in two sub-counties in Lira District, Northern Uganda. The model provides trauma-informed, play-based early childhood learning hubs to support vulnerable children aged 2–12 affected by conflict, while also strengthening their caregivers and community-based support systems. Over the pilot period, Safe Start reached 300 children and 100 caregivers, demonstrating measurable improvement in early learning engagement, emotional and social well-being, and caregiver-child interaction. These results indicate that the model is both impactful and scalable.
Purewish Foundation Uganda is deeply committed to addressing the multifaceted challenges confronting school dropout youth and women across Uganda.
We understand the pivotal role of practical skills in enhancing employability and fostering economic independence among young individuals. With an unwavering dedication to creating sustainable change, our organization is poised to establish a comprehensive SRHR Advocacy, vocational training program tailored specifically for school dropout youth in Uganda. At Purewish Foundation Uganda, we recognize the interconnectedness of various sectors in driving holistic development.
Our initiatives extend beyond vocational training to encompass education, health, environmental stewardship, water and sanitation, agriculture, and community development. Through strategic interventions in these areas, we aim to empower individuals and ignite positive transformation within communities across Uganda.
Our team comprises passionate and dedicated staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to deliver quality service.
Our
Vision:
"To empower community for sustainable development"
Mission:
To contribute to building stronger, healthier, and more prosperous communities, and help create a better future for all.
Mandate:
To create sustainable and equitable communities by providing access to quality education, promoting economic empowerment, improving water and sanitation infrastructure, and protecting the environment.
Core Values:
Accountability, Transparency Teamwork, Partnership
To Provide vocational skills training to youth, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds, to help them acquire skills that will enable them to find employment or start their own businesses.
To Empower women economically by providing them with access to resources, training, and support to start and grow their businesses, leading to increased income and independence.
To Protect and preserve the environment through initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable practices and Agriculture, conserving natural resources, and reducing carbon emissions.
Uganda’s people have endured much suffering in recent history. Between 800,00 to 2 million people died during Idi Amin (1971–1979) and the civil wars, tribal killings, and famines that followed.
Then, from 1988 to 2006, the rebel Lord’s Resistance Army terrorized Uganda's northern districts. As the government forced the closure of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in 2007, most of the people of northern Uganda returned to their homes or communities. However, countless communities were completely destroyed and families killed, leaving many with nowhere to go.
Today, typical Ugandans live in villages made up of small houses, often less than a couple hundred square feet. The houses in rural parts of the country are made of mud with thatched-grass roofs, though there are now an increasing number of houses with corrugated iron roofs. About 80 percent of all Ugandans work in agriculture.
POVERTY REPORT
Poverty Status Report 2021 – Jobs, informality and poverty in Uganda: Insights on performance before and during COVID-19. 8 Figure 2.1: Poverty trend 1992/93-2019/20 Source: MoFPED (EDPRD) staff computation based on UNHS 1992/93-2019/20 data sets. Although the poverty rate decreased between
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ACCOUNT NUMBER: 0211409001
SWIFT CODE: DTKEUGKA
BANK NAME: Diamond Trust Bank Uganda Limited
CITY: Lira, COUNTRY: Uganda
Our Schools
Pureiwsh Junior School
Purewish Junior School is established in Lira City, Northern Uganda, to respond to the critical need for quality and affordable education for vulnerable children. The School vision is giving hope and opportunities to children affected by the region’s history of conflict, poverty, and displacement. Northern Uganda endured over two decades of war and insurgency, which left many families impoverished and countless children without access to proper education. To bridge this gap, Purewish Junior School provides a safe and nurturing learning environment where children can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. The school will operate on an inclusive model: offering free education to orphans and children from the most vulnerable families while allowing those who can afford to contribute modest school fees. In this way, the school promotes sustainability while ensuring no child is left behind. Beyond academics, the school emphasizes character building, life skills, and community values to nurture well-rounded future leaders.
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Purewish Institute of Innovation and Technology
Purewish Institute of Innovation and Technology is established to provide market-relevant vocational and technical training for vulnerable youth in Northern Uganda. The institute was conceived as a response to the high rates of unemployment, poverty, and social vulnerability among young people—particularly those affected by displacement, human trafficking, and post-conflict recovery in the region. The institute delivers competency-based training programs in trades such as tailoring and fashion design, hairdressing and beauty therapy, carpentry and joinery, information and communication technology (ICT), Fashion and Design (Tailoring), Hairdressing, Building and Concrete Practice, Electrical Installation, agribusiness, and entrepreneurship. These programs are structured to run between six months, one year and three years equipping learners with both technical expertise and business skills necessary to secure meaningful employment or establish sustainable enterprises. By fostering innovation, creativity, and self-reliance, Purewish Institute of Innovation and Technology seeks to bridge the gap between education and the labor market. Its long-term goal is to contribute to poverty reduction, gender equity, and economic empowerment, thereby strengthening community resilience and supporting inclusive development in Northern Uganda.
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Education for Vulnerable Children - EVC
Our project, "Education for Vulnerable children- EVC" is a heartfelt endeavor to bring lasting change to the lives of vulnerable children in the Northern Region of Uganda who have been deeply affected by the decades-long conflict. By focusing on education sponsorship, we aim to provide these children with a lifeline of opportunity and hope, empowering them to rise above their challenging circumstances and create a better future for themselves and their communities. Click to read more.
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Vocational Skills for Sustainability - VSS
The Vocational Skills for Sustainability Program is a comprehensive initiative designed to empower vulnerable youth, school dropouts, and women with practical skills that promote sustainable living, economic independence, and social empowerment. The program aims to bridge the gap between education and meaningful employment opportunities by equipping participants with a diverse range of vocational skills aligned with sustainability principles.
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Empower Her Initiative - EHI
Women Economic Empowerment, In the heart of Uganda's northern region, a transformative economic empowerment project is taking root, empowering women through entrepreneurship skills and providing them with a pathway to financial independence. Through "Empower Her Initiative," Purewish Foundation Uganda is on a mission to break down barriers and unlock the potential of aspiring female entrepreneurs. In vibrant training sessions, women from diverse backgrounds gather to learn critical business skills, from crafting business plans to marketing strategies and financial management. These workshops foster a sense of camaraderie and support, as participants inspire and uplift each other.
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Feeding Hope - FH
Feeding Hope: Food Security for the Vulnerable is a transformative project initiated by Purewish Foundation Uganda to address the pressing issue of food insecurity among impoverished communities in the Northern region. The project aims to provide immediate relief to the most vulnerable by distributing food resources while simultaneously implementing sustainable solutions to break the cycle of hunger and enhance food security in the long term.
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Seed Bank: Harvest of Hope- HOH
The "Seed Bank: Harvest of Hope" project is a transformative initiative designed to uplift the lives of impoverished farmers across Uganda by establishing a sustainable community seed bank. Our vision is to break the cycle of scarcity and dependency while fostering self-reliance and agricultural prosperity. By providing seeds to farmers and encouraging them to contribute back to the seed bank after harvest, we aim to create a cycle of abundance that enhances food security and promotes long-term agricultural sustainability.
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MENSTRUAL HUGIENE- She Leads, She Heals
She Leads, She Heals is designed to promote gender justice and improve the mental and reproductive health of displaced and vulnerable girls and young women in northern Uganda, particularly those from South Sudan. The project addresses the trauma and marginalization faced by young women in informal settlements and post-conflict areas through trauma-informed wellness circles, peer mentor training, mobile health outreach, and leadership development. The program offers a holistic approach to healing, empowerment, and education. Activities include: ● Wellness Circles: Peer support sessions providing emotional healing. ● Peer Mentor Training: Training 10 young women in mental health first aid and reproductive health. ● Health Outreach: Mobile sessions in underserved communities. ● Dignity Kit Distribution: Basic hygiene kits for 50 girls. ● Leadership & Advocacy Workshop: Building storytelling and advocacy skills. The project’s goal is to foster a supportive environment for healing, empowerment, and leadership development among displaced young women, while strengthening community-based systems of care and awareness. 1. Alignment with Theme: Gender Justice, Health The project directly aligns with the themes of Gender Justice and Health by: ● Creating safe spaces for trauma recovery. ● Providing reproductive health education and dignity kits. Promoting female leadership and community advocacy on gender rights and health equity.
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Online Fundraiser
As an online fundraiser, your primary responsibility will be to develop and implement strategies for raising funds online. You will work closely with the organization's management team to identify fundraising goals and create campaigns that support these goals. Your job will require you to use social media, email marketing, and other online channels to reach potential donors and raise awareness about the organization's mission.
Requirements
- Certificate, Diploma, bachelor's degree, or any qualification in marketing, communications, or a related field
- Proven experience in online fundraising, preferably in a nonprofit or advocacy organization
- Strong understanding of digital marketing principles and techniques
- Experience with social media, email marketing, and crowdfunding platforms
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of fundraising software and database management tools is a plus
Bonuses
Benefits
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement online fundraising strategies to meet the organization's financial goals
- Identify potential donors and develop fundraising campaigns to target them
- Create and manage fundraising campaigns using various online channels, such as social media, email marketing, and crowdfunding platforms
- Monitor and analyze the performance of fundraising campaigns to optimize their effectiveness
- Collaborate with the organization's management team to ensure that fundraising efforts align with overall strategic goals
- Cultivate relationships with donors and supporters to increase engagement and ongoing support
- Develop and maintain a database of donors and their giving history
- Maintain accurate records of donations and prepare reports on fundraising performance for management and stakeholders
- Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in online fundraising and implement new strategies as appropriate
Team
Enachu Frederick Edmos
Founder/CEO
PWFU Founder and CEO has a degree in Theology, Diploma in Project planning and management, certificate in Project Risk Management and certificate in orgainization managment, has worked with many NGOs, inlculding Child Restoration Outreach, Christ Haber MInistries and Shelter of Smiles Uganda, which has provided him with valuable experience in organizational managemnet.
Nakatege Annet Ruth
Project Officer
Kakatege Annet Rith - Project Officer skilled in project management. and execution excellence.
Ocen Daniel
M &E officer
Daniel is a dedicated M&E officer with over 4 years of experince.
Angwech Elizabeth
Finance Officer
Elizabeth is a professional accountant with over 5 years of experience.
Akullu Naomi
Vocational Skills Instructor
Naomi is an instructor with 6 years experience in fashion and design.
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- Juba Road, Ober road, opposite Ober Health Center, Lira, Uganda,
- P.O.Box 330102, Lira, Uganda
- +256- 788555913 - CEO
- frederick@purefuganda.org
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