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EMPOWER AND CARE ORGANISATION (EACO)

Nonprofit or community organization

Last modified: April 24, 2013, 3:37 PM

October 31, 2012, 6:26 AM
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Make a difference in people's lives, develop a wide network, develop a range of skills and experience that can be used in everyday life, rec

Description

Empower and Care Organization (EACO) was founded in 2004 at the community level and was registered as a Community Based Organization (CBO) in 2006.

EACO provides physical and psychosocial support to marginalized and at-risk women, vulnerable children and orphans, youth and the elderly living in the Mukono district.

EACO also campaigns for poverty, HIV/AIDS and human awareness and provides direct support to children who have been orphaned as a result of the poverty, HIV/AIDS, violence, displacement war, or conflict. In addition to providing orphans with school supplies in addition to that EACO has established and created income-generating opportunities for women, vulnerable children and orphans, youth and the elderly living in the Mukono district and Maracha district in West Nile.

Organizational Objectives

  • To stimulate, promote, and support economic activities in rural communities that improve quality of life for disadvantaged and marginalized persons; and Human Rights
  • To prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS and mitigate its effects;
  • Increase access to potable water and sanitation facilities.
  • To improve agricultural production by making necessary resources available;
  • To build and strengthen the capacity of community groups in order to improve upon management and planning at the local level
  • To build and strengthen strategic partnerships to maximize and effect change; and
  • To mobilize resources and facilities from key stakeholders, government, and donors so as to implement community programs.
  • To improve on the health and sanitation of the community by bringing safe clean water.
  • To encourage everyone involved in sacrificing children or anybody that contributes towards making child sacrifice successful to stop this gruesome activity.

We have a belief that every human being is a unique individual and that we all have a right to good health and basic needs and should access means to a comfortable life in one way or another.

EACO is committed to a development process that promotes equality. EACO believes in and strives to uphold the rights and dignity of all people especially in the rural communities. EACO upholds principles of stewardship with its resources and is committed to support vulnerable children and disadvantaged people fight poverty, ignorance and diseases such as Malaria and HIV/AIDS.

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  • EACO – Volunteering - Volunteer Opportunity

    Last updated:
    February 13, 2013
    Location:
    Kampala-Mukono, 108, UG
    Description:
    EACO – Volunteering Your gift of time will help nourish and improve the quality of life of someone less fortunate than you. Current volunteering opportunitie...

  • Volunteer Coordinator for Fundraising Needed - Volunteer Opportunity

    Last updated:
    January 5, 2013
    Location:
    Kampala-Mukono, 108, UG
    Description:
    Work as a Volunteer Coordinator for fundraising events of a non-profit organization from home! The Empower And Care Organization (EACO) is looking for a volunt...

  • Internee (s) and Volunteers and trainers in Public health wanted in Mukono, Uganda - Internship

    Last updated:
    December 17, 2012
    Location:
    Kampala-Mukono, 108, UG
    Description:
    EACO is seeking Internee (s) and volunteers with public health skills or social work experience to assist in a range of activities that we undertake more so in...

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    Shadrak

    Subject: Volunteer with EACO in Uganda.

    Dear Friends,
    On behalf of Empower And Care Organization (EACO) Uganda I here by requesting you to join hands with us through Partnership.

    The Empower And Care Organization provides physical and psychosocial support to marginalized and at-risk women, vulnerable children & orphans, youth and the elderly living in the Mukono district in Uganda . The organization empowers vulnerable People more so women, Children, Youth and the Elderly through economic development, which it achieves through education programs, vocational training, and the provision of health care.

    EACO interventions focus on Poverty Reduction, Health & Sanitation, and Human rights and address the effects of HIV/AIDS. A majority of vulnerable women, particularly widows and those living with HIV/AIDS, as well as vulnerable children, youth, and the elderly. in this area, located at Ggulu A, have limited to no opportunities to participate in decisions concerning their wellbeing because of their vulnerability (usually poverty and gender) or their age. As a result of the lack of sources of income, they are unable to meet their most basic needs.
    EACO is always striving to improve its services and welcomes international volunteers to assist with projects. EACO is committed to ensuring all voluntary experiences are as mutually beneficial as possible, and can find accommodation with local families or in guest houses. Regardless of the duration of your time, EACO will welcome you as one of the family, and give you the chance to make life-long friends in the community

    Choosing a programme at EACO, the organization provides holistic care for these needy people through a range of activities, these include:
    1. the provision of home based care for victims of Poverty and HIV/STDS, free blood testing for HIV/AIDS

    2. An empowerment programme for widows who are victims of the disease to assist them to earn some income.

    3. An education and awareness schemes to increase knowledge about HIV/AIDS in educational institutions and in the wider community.
    4. The caring and support of orphans using sponsorship schemes.
    5. Organize workshops for both the clients and the volunteers more so if they have skills in Agriculture, Art and craft, Sanitation, counseling, Marketing, brain storming and others they are welcome.
    EACO is currently working in Mukono District in the sub counties of Nama, Ggoma, Nakisunga, Mukono central division and Kyampisi. EACO is compelled by the desperate circumstances facing this population and believes that by investing in economic development and improving health education, these vulnerable individuals can be empowered to seize new opportunities and broaden their horizons for a brighter future.
    As you're extending your work to other parts of the world, EACO needs your support and cooperation.
    Is this summary helpful? Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions via email or on the phone.
    Thanks very much and hope to hear from you!

    Best Regards,
    Shadrak Kyobe, Director
    Empower And Care Organization (EACO) Uganda
    Mukono District Kayunga Road Ggulu A Kitete Village
    Tel: +256 774 310 393
    Email. empuganda@yahoo.com
    Website: www.eacouganda.webs.com

    July 24, 2012, 9:41 AM
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    Annette

    EACO thanks for the great work you are doing for the people of Uganda. Big up to Shadrack

    July 12, 2011, 4:03 PM
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    Shadrak

    Dear friend,
    Warm greetings from Empower and Care Organization (EACO) Uganda.
    It is very interesting to learn about the priceless amount of work you are doing and we want you to become our friend. Share these articles with your friends. You can volunteer as well as help in fund raising for EACO
    Please invite your friends to join. EACO is a fantastic organization; make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable people. Tell others about the group so its work can be acknowledge and continue to grow.
    Find us on the link below on A safe world for women
    http://www.asafeworldforwomen.org/field-partners/partners-in-uganda/eaco.html
    Thank you for all of your help on this;

    June 26, 2011, 8:13 AM
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    Shadrak

    oin the Team .and know who we are we've prepared our page which you can now view at http://www.stevesinnottfoundation.org.uk/display/PROJECTS/EMPOWER+AND+CARE+ORGANIZATION+%28EACO%29.

    May 23, 2011, 3:35 PM

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