Mission and objectivesEACOโs mission is to reduce poverty and HIV/AIDS through the creation of economic empowerment and educational opportunities and support for disadvantaged groups of people. EACOโs activities are targeted towards vulnerable women, particularly widows and those living with HIV/AIDS, as well as vulnerable children, youth, and the elderly. EACO believes that effective and sustainable development comes through empowerment programmes, where vulnerable members of the community are given the skills, motivation and support to improve their lives and communities. ORGANIZATIONAL OBJECTIVES 1. To stimulate, promote, and support economic activities in rural communities that improve quality of life for disadvantaged and marginalized persons. 2. To prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS and mitigate its effects. 3. To improve agricultural production by making necessary resources available. 4. To build and strengthen the capacity of community groups in order to improve upon management and planning at the local level. 5. To build and strengthen strategic partnerships to maximize and effect change. 6. To mobilize resources and facilities from key stakeholders, government, and donors so as to implement community programs. The activities that EACO does include; 1) HIV/AIDS prevention / mitigation and awareness campaign through availing necessary information to the general public by conducting HIV/AIDS seminars, sensitization and workshops on malaria and other diseases. 2) Women development enterprises, here women collaborate with other needy women to foster their own development through setting up different income generating activities that would help to enhance their capability in development. 3) We work with and to support people with Disabilities through a set of different activities like advocating for their rights and concerns, emphasizing working together/ no discrimination
ContextEACO's mission is to reduce poverty and HIV/AIDS through the creation of economic empowerment and educational opportunities and support for disadvantaged groups of people. EACO's activities are targeted towards vulnerable women, particularly widows and those living with HIV/AIDS, as well as vulnerable children, youth and the elderly. EACO believes that effective and sustainable development comes through empowerment programmes, where vulnerable members of the community are given skills, motivation and support to improve their lives and communities. Search for Grant applications in the field of agriculture, Water, hygiene and sanitation, human rights.
Task DescriptionAn online volunteer will also help to write proposals and help to identify suitable funders for such projects that can empower women in Buikwe to sustain themselves and their families too. A staff will be dedicated by EACO to provide support to the online volunteer to guide and give necessary information. The volunteer will not solicit any donations on behalf of our organization.
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