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Vision: “to have a society in which all children lead a full life”

UWESO: Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans. Vision: “to have a society in which all children lead a full life”. Presented by: Blake Bogese Franky Chung Pat McKeegan Maddy Picker Joanna Ronquillo. April 23, 2008. Today’s Topics. Overview of the situation in Uganda

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Vision: “to have a society in which all children lead a full life”

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  1. UWESO: Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans Vision: “to have a society in which all children lead a full life” Presented by: Blake Bogese Franky Chung Pat McKeegan Maddy Picker Joanna Ronquillo April 23, 2008

  2. Today’s Topics • Overview of the situation in Uganda • Strategy based on sustainable improvements • UWESO's value chain relies on volunteers • Why is UWESO better? • UWESO's history of progress stands out

  3. Root Causes of Poverty • Violence in the North • Spread of HIV/AIDS • Reliance on subsistence farming • Lack of health and education • Corruption

  4. Where is Uganda?

  5. Violence in the North- the LRA

  6. UWESO’s Strategy Improve welfare of orphans in sustainable approach

  7. UWESO Savings and Credit Scheme (USCS) – Financial Initiatives Individual (1) 1 Group (5) 1 x 5 Deposit Cluster (50) Savings 5 x 10 Repayment of 1,000 shillings per individual with 3% going to an emergency fund USCS Individual Loans of $20-$500and education on personal finances

  8. UWESO NGO – Social Initiatives Education Primary school Vocational training Food Security Health

  9. Communication Strategy ABC Africa Relationship with NGOs Statistical reports

  10. UWESO’S Value Chain Enables Unique Approach

  11. Political Connections Benefit UWESO • First Lady Janet Museveni, started UWESO in 1986 • UWESO overseen by Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development

  12. UWESO’S Value Chain Enables Unique Approach

  13. Based on Gregory Dees’s Social Enterprise Spectrum

  14. UWESO’S Value Chain Enables Unique Approach

  15. Why is UWESO better?

  16. The Traditional Microfinance Industry Government Donors Universities Consultants Microfinance support networks Foundations MFIs Investment Funds Private Investors Commercial Banks Clients Source: Information provided by Unitus

  17. Where does USCS fit into the Traditional Microfinance Industry? Ugandan and Western Governments Microfinance Support IFAD Consultants • Investment Funds • UK UWESO Trust USCS • Foundations • BSF • USAID • UNICEF • Clients • 811 Village Groups • 17,014 members Source: Information provided by us

  18. Relationship between the USCS and UWESO Educational and Vocational Training Programs Volunteers and Health, Financial, HIV, Information Microcredit loans ($20-$500) andHealth, Financial, HIV, Information UWESO UWESO Savings and Credit Scheme (USCS) Village Groups (5 people per group) Consulting Revenues Interest and loan repayments , savings accounts Self-sustaining women become local volunteers

  19. Benedete Nakayima The story of a 70 year old widow caring for 35 orphans

  20. UWESO’s diverse programs alleviate poverty across all aspects Tuition aid has let 2000 childrenreceive primary education. 95% of adolescent orphans who finish vocational training are employed and are self-supporting. $50 dollar loans have turned into $1000 businesses for many.

  21. SWOT Analysis Shows Room for Improvement

  22. Conclusion

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