Restoring Dignity, Building Futures in Northern Uganda

Welcome to UPENDO

Vision

To be a leading umbrella that champions social justice for the marginalized in Northern Uganda, reducing poverty through skills development and talent management for job creation.

Mission

We reach out to the less privileged, equipping them with skills and developing talents to attain a dignified standard of living in body and mind.

Impact

Skills Training

Education Outreach

Community Awareness

Our Activities and Achievements

Our Projects

Practical Workshops

in food technology and tailoring for girl mothers, helping them acquire skills for self-reliance.

Informative Workshops

focusing on mental healing, attitude change, and counseling for traumatized girls.

School Outreach Programs

in Tegony and Dele Primary Schools, educating 600 pupils on health, rights, and responsibilities to prevent dropouts and teenage pregnancies.

Radio Campaigns

on QFM and a local Oyam station to raise awareness, with endorsements from community leaders and Miss Uganda.

Investments

in sewing machines and cooking equipment to support training, though more resources are needed

Partner Focus: CISU

The “Stop Teenage Pregnancy” project, funded by CISU Denmark through Odense Aftenskole, targets vulnerable girl mothers aged 13 plus 17 and homeless girls under 18 in Icheme Town Council, Oyam District, and Lira. It addresses high rates of teenage pregnancy due to poverty, gender- based violence, and lack of sexual/reproductive knowledge.

Civil Society in Development

CISU – Civil Society in Development is Denmark’s largest memberbased organisation for organisations engaged in global civil society work. Our members collaborate with local partners worldwide to advance a more just world.

Our Approach

We take a holistic approach, providing immediate support while building long-term resilience. Our programs are culturally sensitive, addressing root causes like poverty and trauma, as seen in our work with traumatized girl mothers who need extensive counseling and care.

Help Us Build a Better Future

Cultural Centre

We aim to establish a greater North educational, cultural, and social centre. A safe haven for vulnerable girls and boys.

Support

Your support can make this vision a reality, ensuring lasting change for generations.

Our Values

Human Dignity

Placing the worth of every individual at the heart of our work.

Humility & Honesty

Serving with integrity and transparency.

Selflessness & Gratitude

Building trust with our beneficiaries and donors.

PARTNER FOCUS

The Haëlla Foundation

The Haëlla Foundation is working in Northern Uganda. As part of its activities in Uganda, Haëlla has established a pilot program that includes forming a “family” of partners specifically in Northern Uganda, alongside another in Central Uganda.

Join Our Mission

Your partnership can help us expand our reach and build a sustainable future for Northern Ugandaʼs most vulnerable