Somero Uganda aims at empowering children and young people to lead a self-determined life. Its main instruments of empowerment are education, skills development, and sound health. Why girls and young women? Ugandan girls and young women living in the slums belong to the most vulnerable groups of society. They often have been denied education due to the unfriendly schools environment and family responsibilities. Therefore they have to earn their living in the informal service sector, where they are at risk of being exposed to sexual exploitation and violence. Somero Uganda regards itself as a key actor in implementing some of the government’s proposed guidelines on socio-economic and health interventions for girls and young women by linking national concerns to local interventions built on capacities and resources of youth themselves. A strong peer-to-peer network is the backbone of Somero. Vision
Our vision is a Uganda where children and young women live a sustainable life: Our objectives include;
• To create a safe learning environment for vulnerable children & young women to access meaningful quality education. (Contributing to SDG 4.)
• Develop skills and positive attitude among children and young women towards employment for decent work and enterprise development. (Contributing SDG 4 and 8)
• To increase, demand, access and utilization of quality, affordable and appropriate health care services for Children and young women. (SDG 3)
• Develop skills needed for sustainable community development, understanding global issues, promotion of peace and non-violence and appreciation of cultural diversity. (Contributing to SDG 4.7)
Mission
To promote and protect the rights of vulnerable children and young women through education, livelihood development and health initiatives. Core values
Our core values are the fundamental principles and standards to which we adhere. They reflect our rich and diverse organizational history, our culture, and our identity. These values are;
- Accountability
- Transparency
- Partnerships
- Child participation
- Affirmative action
