Ranked as one of the
20 poorest nations in the world, 50 percent of the population in Uganda lives below the
poverty line. FSD has attempted to reduce global poverty by partnering with
over 300 grassroots community organizations to provide community services to
achieve the goal. FSD focuses on the following issues:
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Micro-finance& Micro-enterprise:
FSD engages programs that:
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Supply
capacity-building sessions that address budgeting, accounting, microfinance,
management, and other small business subjects. Initiatives aim at supporting
information sharing and networking between microenterprise leaders and those
looking to develop small business skills.
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Establish effective
microfinance models that allow local clients to obtain loans for startup
businesses, develop business plans, incorporate savings strategies, and invest
in long-term enterprise growth.
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Develop microcredit
opportunities and provide vocational and/or life skills training for young
entrepreneurs in rural communities. Initiatives aim at empowering youth with
the tools needed to engage in the local economy.
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EnvironmentalSustainability: FSD to provide
support for programs and initiatives that:
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Provide community
outreach and trainings in farming, crop rotation, livestock rearing, food
production, and vocational skills.
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Create advocacy
campaigns and increase community participation in proper sanitation practices,
sustainable utilization of natural resources, and control of malaria and
waterborne diseases. Initiatives shift environmental and health practices that
affect everyday lives.
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Advocate for policies,
bylaws, and programs that enhance sustainable lake resource management (Lake
Victoria).
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Research and implement
sustainable farming solutions and alternative income-generating activities that
reflect environmentally sound principles.
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Childand Maternal Health: FSD works to address
health issues throughout the Jinja and Masaka Districts:
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Train local community
workers and educate communities to raise awareness on common diseases, malaria,
prevention, and other health-related issues.
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Conduct
village-to-village public health programs that administer basic medical care,
tropical disease treatment, counseling, nutrition, and reproductive health
care.
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Conduct follow-up
assessments and research on the efficacy of subsidized mosquito net usage and
the local treatment methods of malaria and other common diseases.
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Provide medical
treatment, care, and health education to orphans and vulnerable children
(OVCs).
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Coordinate projects
that improve hygiene and sanitation in communities through workshop
implementation, distribution of hygienic products, and installation of pit
latrines in homes.
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YouthEducation & Development:
FSD works with local organizations to:
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Teach adult and youth
literacy courses focused on vocational skills development and life skills
training.
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Engage youth in the
creation of dance performances, theater, script writing, and choreography aimed
at raising HIV/AIDS awareness and supporting HIV/AIDS-affected youth.
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Facilitate workshops
with local youth on reproductive health, effective communication, self-esteem
building, and positive decision-making.
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Create sports-related
clubs and activities that engage youth in confidence building experiences.
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GenderEquity: FSD supports local
programs and initiatives:
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Provide training and
sensitization for women's groups on management, financing, and enterprise
development to increase independence and allow mothers to better support their
families.
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Create educational
training materials on topics such as reproductive health, alternatives to
high-risk behaviors, counseling, vocational skills, and self-esteem building.
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Develop savings and
microcredit opportunities to support the economic empowerment of women and
discourage them from high-risk behaviors.
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Organize media,
theatre, and performing arts activities that promote the importance of good
decision-making.
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AppliedTechnology: FSD supports
programs and initiatives:
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Support the
construction of primary schools, water systems, and sewage management. These
infrastructure projects reflect community collaboration throughout the planning
and building process.
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Create and manage
websites for local organizations to support information distribution and
awareness building.
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Train community
members in areas of technical expertise and capacity building such as
income-generating activities, life skills, nutrition, and youth development.
Working together at
the community level throughout Jinja and Masaka, FSD provide our partners with
grants and key training to ensure their goals are practical, sustainable, and
minimize external aid dependency. To get involved with FSD, please apply for
our International Internship Program or join our Giving Circle.
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