PARTNERS OF ECCA

Empower Children and Communities against Abuse (ECCA) works in partnership with a number of organizations to help create a world free of Gender Based Violence (GBV) by empowering men, women, children and communities through the consolidation of preventive strategies against all forms of abuse.

INTERNATIONAL NGOS

Drum Beat produces the Drumbeat Newsletter and is affiliated to other research organizations / websites, related to child and women pertinent issues.

http://www.comminit.com/drum_beat.html

Raising Voices is a registered non-profit project of the Tides center working to create and promote community- based approaches to preventing violence against women and children.

www.raisingvoices.org

DONORS

Global Fund for Women is a grant foundation supporting women’s human rights organizations around the world.

www.globalfundforwomen.org

Kindernothilfe (Help for Children in Need) gives needy children a good start in life, which includes basic education, vocational training, nutrition, clothing and medical care as well as community- oriented support.

Oak Foundation is a group of charitable and philanthropic organizations.
www.oakfnd.org

European Union (EU) through the Civil Society Capacity Building Programme (CSCBP)- The programme enables grantees engage effectively with government, the private sector and donor agencies in the development process.

www.civilsocietyfund.or.ug

LOCAL NGOs

African Medical Research Foundation (AMREF) improves the health of disadvantaged communities, as a means for them to escape poverty and improve the quality of their lives.

www.amref.org

African Network for the Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN)-Uganda Chapter is part of the regional organization that handles child abuse cases.

Center for Domestic Violence (CEDOVIP) is an NGO working in partnership with the grass root communities to address the issue of domestic violence against women.

http://www.raisingvoices.org/kawempe.shtml

Concern for the Girl Child (CGC) is a child focused NGO aimed at enhancing the socio-economic status of the disadvantaged children, particularly the girl child in Uganda.

Legal Aid Clinic (LAC)- Makerere Law Development Center offers free legal services to indigent children.

Nangabo Vocational Training Institute provides vocational training to youth, adults and the community.

Platform for Labor Action (PLA) is an agenda for women’s empowerment that promotes and protects the full enjoyment of all human rights and the fundamental freedoms of all women.

Rakai Counselors Association (RACA) is a rural based NGO engaged in the fight against HIV/AIDS, and the mitigation of its effects among the communities.

Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) conducts clinical research and provides medical services to the rural population in Rakai district.

SCHOOLS

Kampala Schools
Kololo High School
Munyonyo Church of Uganda Primary School

Lyantonde Schools
Biwolobo Primary School
Katovu Primary School
Kitazigolokoka Primary School
Buyanja Primary School
Kabetemere Primary School
Lyantonde Senior Secondary School, Kasambya
Kabula High School

NETWORKS

The African Women’s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET) was set up in 1988 to share information, experiences, ideas and strategies among African women's non-governmental organisations (NGOs) through communications, networking, training and advocacy so as to advance women's development, equality and other women's human rights in Africa.
www.femnet.or.ke

Development Network of Indigenous Voluntary Associations (DENIVA) makes use of new technologies to facilitate vertical and horizontal integration of members.  

Gender Based Prevention Network is a network of activists and practitioners committed to preventing gender- based violence in the horn, east and southern Africa.

www.preventGBVafrica.orgwww.preventGBVafrica.org

Private Education Development Network (PEDN)
It provides entrepreneurial education in primary and secondary schools.

Uganda National Council for Children (NCC)
Advocates for child rights and welfare.

Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET)
Is an advocacy and lobbying coalition of national women’s NGO’s, institutions and individuals in Uganda

www.uwonet.org

Uganda Child Rights NGO Network (UCRNN)
Is a coalition of child-focused organizations in Uganda. It advocates for the realization of the rights of children.

http://www.kampala-city-guide.com/ngo/ucrnn/

Uganda Counselors Association (UCA)
Is an organization for all professional Ugandan practicing counselors. It monitors the professional ethics of members and provides continuous training opportunities.

Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) is a non-governmental organization initiated by several women organizations in Uganda.

www.wougnet.org

REFERRAL INSTITUTIONS

Kibuli Hospital is a referral hospital.