Concern for Children and Women Empowerment (COFCAWE)
Concern for Children and Women Empowerment (COFCAWE) is a national non- government organization established in 2006, and formally registered as an NGO by the NGO Board in February 2007 with permit N0. S.5914/6897. The organization is currently located in Jinja, Busoga sub region and its main work is to empower women, children and people with disabilities in rural communities of Uganda.
Our mission is to empower in and out of school children with special focus on teenage mothers with socio- economic skills and health education through participatory methodologies for improved well-being.
Our Vision
Health and happy children in Uganda enjoying their rights
Our Mission
Empowering in and out of school children with special focus on teenage mothers with socio- economic skills and health education through participatory methodologies for improved well-being.
Our values
Solidarity , Team Work , Participation, Transparency ,Gender Equality, Dialogue
COFCAWE’s strategy focuses on addressing the following issues;
Gender inequalities which disempower children especially the girl child rendering them vulnerable to abuse, exploitation and neglect leading to school dropout, child labor, early marriage and teenage pregnancy.
- High HIV and AIDS prevalence and poor SRH among children (12-18) affecting their health and productivity
- High levels of poverty that affect the well-being of teenage mothers in Busoga sub region
- Inadequate operational systems and institutional sustainability
To effectively respond to the above issues, COFCAWE developed a theory of change to guide the operationalization of its five year strategy. The envisaged theory of change puts forward six approaches of awareness raising, active participation of the beneficiaries, networking and advocacy, economic empowerment, peer group formation and capacity building. Following these approaches COFCAWE will make four strategic responses:
- Conduct advocacy campaigns against gender inequalities which disempower children especially the girl child making her vulnerable to abuse, exploitation and neglect leading to school dropout, child labor, early marriage and teenage pregnancy.
- Equip in and out of school children with knowledge and skills that will reduce their risk and vulnerability to Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) related challenges which include; HIV/AIDS/STDs, family planning, menstrual management and sexuality.
- Enhance economic empowerment of teenage mothers through provision of entrepreneurial/vocational skills and Income Generating Activities (IGAs).
- Strengthen COFCAWE’s capacity to operate effectively and efficiently.