2023
RYSA (Runda Youth Sports Association)
About: Founded in 1996, the Runda Youth Sports Association (RYSA) is a prominent community organization rooted in the urban slums of Nairobi. RYSA has dedicated itself to addressing poverty and fostering empowerment through a broad spectrum of community-focused initiatives. These initiatives cover vital areas such as sports, education, health, environmental sustainability, and income generation. The organization has gained recognition and credibility through its active participation in international football tournaments, involvement in environmental campaigns, and strategic partnerships with corporate entities aimed at enhancing community development. Through these diverse activities, RYSA continues to make a significant impact on improving the lives of those in Nairobi's urban slums.About:
Objective of the project: Establish a Learning Resource and Recreation Centre (LRRC) in the Githogoro slum of Nairobi, Kenya. This center aims to provide quality education and safe recreational spaces to counter the existing challenges of overcrowded schools, understaffing, and the absence of public playgrounds. The LRRC will feature a library, study spaces, training rooms, and an outdoor play area to serve not just the local residents but also neighboring communities. The project will utilize already donated land and infrastructure to offer free educational resources, digital access, and training programs aimed at fostering skill development, employment opportunities, and community harmony. RYSA is seeking additional financial and in-kind contributions to achieve these goals, enhancing both individual and community growth.
A total of USD 17,333 was allocated to this project.
PCCP (PALLISA CHILDREN’S CONCERN PROJECT)
About: Pallisa Children’s Concern Project (PCCP) is a Community Based Organization founded in 1999 to support orphans, vulnerable children, and impoverished rural women in Kameruka, Budaka district, Eastern Uganda. With a focus on empowering the vulnerable toward self-reliance, PCCP combats social injustice through community mobilization, awareness, and income-generating activities. The organization prioritizes psycho-social support, counseling, mentorship, and health care, addressing critical issues such as reproductive health, natural resource stewardship, economic disparities, and educational barriers. Aligning with Uganda’s Vision 2040, PCCP aims to transform rural women from subsistence living to active economic participation despite facing significant challenges such as gender disparities and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Objective of the project: Empower 400 rural women in Kameruka sub-county by enhancing their financial literacy and health awareness, thereby improving their economic and health outcomes. The project aims to provide these women with the skills and resources needed to become self-reliant through a savings and credit program. Training will cover business management, entrepreneurial skills, bookkeeping, and health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene, sanitation, and maternal health. Additionally, the project will facilitate the creation of sustainable livelihoods by extending credit to each participant, intended for the development of small-scale businesses in petty trade. The project's overall goal is to build capacity, change mindsets, and improve the living conditions of the beneficiaries, with a comprehensive review after 6 months to adjust and enhance the program's effectiveness.
A total of USD 29,000 was allocated to this project
Nashulai
About: Nashulai Maasai Conservancy, guided by the principle encapsulated in its name, "we coexist," focuses on integrating community welfare with environmental stewardship. The conservancy eschews the traditional "fortress conservation" model, which often displaces indigenous people, opting instead for a community-driven approach. This strategy has not only preserved the local culture and reversed poverty but has also earned Nashulai numerous accolades, including the UNDP Equator Prize. Recognized as a "human rights incubator" by the UAB, Nashulai addresses a wide array of global challenges such as biodiversity protection, climate change mitigation, and women's empowerment, exemplifying successful coexistence between humans and nature.
Objective of the project: Sustainably manage and expand the conservancy areas, known as Nashulai Main and Nashulai East, by securing lease payments for the land. This financial support ensures the continuation of various community empowerment and environmental conservation programs. These programs include educational scholarships, food security initiatives, ecosystem regeneration, and income diversification for the Maasai community, which in turn supports their resilience against poverty and climate change. The project aims to maintain and enhance the coexistence model that balances wildlife conservation with the economic needs and cultural practices of the local communities.
A total of USD 100,000 was allocated to this project
MCODE
About: Mission for Community Development (MCODE) is a non-profit organization established in 2008 to uplift vulnerable communities in rural Uganda. MCODE focuses on enhancing the livelihoods of orphans, vulnerable children, and women by providing access to education, health services, clean energy, water, and vocational training in organic agriculture. Their work is driven by the mission to empower individuals to improve their lives and foster community-driven development, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. MCODE’s efforts include building resilience, supporting formal education, and raising health, social, and economic awareness. The organization’s aim is to improve living conditions and elevate the standards of life for the rural poor affected by poverty, disability, and HIV/AIDS.
Objective of the project: Expand the distribution of Biosand water filters to an additional 2,000 households in the Buikwe and Najja sub-counties of Central Uganda. This initiative aims to alleviate the energy demands of boiling water and provide a sustainable solution to the issue of waterborne diseases by offering a reliable source of clean, potable water. The project seeks to empower women and low-income families by training them to construct and maintain these filters, enhancing their vocational skills and economic stability. Additionally, the project aims to improve community health by reducing the reliance on burning firewood, thus decreasing indoor air pollution and respiratory problems associated with smoke inhalation. The project's activities include sensitization, mobilization of beneficiaries, procurement and construction of filters, and training on their use.
A total of USD 47,000 was allocated to this project.