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community concerns Uganda

Organization Description: 

Community Concerns Uganda (CCUg) is a Christian Community Based Organization founded on the pillars of love, hope and desire for change. It was started in 2010 but was registered in 2011 and is currently situated in Nakalanga Village, Bukaleba Parish, Bukatube Sub County, Mayuge district.

It works to address the needs and aspirations of the underprivileged poor. It focuses on promoting and improving on the general welfare of the rural poor through reduction of poverty by providing Income Generating Activities (IGAs). In addition, Community Concerns Uganda seeks to improve on the health of the community by alleviating diseases especially those borne out of poor sanitation and hygiene.

Furthermore, CCUg, also provides psycho-social support to men and women afflicted and affected by HIV/AIDS and domestic violence.

Website: 
http://communityconcernsug.wordpress.com/
Location: 
Mayuge
Jinja, +256
Uganda
Map: 
Mission Statement: 

A self sustaining community with safe clean households and healthy members

Organizational Statement of Faith: 

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Do You Require Formal Orientation Training for Volunteers?: 
Yes
Are more than one-third of the participants in your organization/programs low income (below 150% of the poverty level)?: 
Yes
Primary Types of Volunteer Opportunities: 
Virtual Volunteering
Local Volunteering
International Volunteers: 
Must Be Resident of Country or Already Have Appropriate Visa
Denominational Affiliation: 
Evangelical
State/Province: 
Africa
Region: 
Eastern Africa
Africa
Country: 
Uganda
Service Area: 
Counseling / Addiction / Recovery
Women's Ministry
Social Work
Cleaning / Facilities
Directly Serving People
Teaching
Fundraising
Social Services
Adult Ministry
K-12 Christian/Catholic Schools
Health and Medicine
Program Types: 
Other Program
Volunteer Information: 
Great for Families
Great for Groups
Great for Seniors
Great for Christians
Great for Teens
Organization Membership Type: 
Parachurch