Founded in 2010, HOCW is a refugee-led, grassroots initiative devoted to instilling hope, providing opportunities and offering support to victims of violence in the Ndejje Central Region outside of Kampala, Uganda.
Our community is an ever-changing population of Ugandans and refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and other African nations who have fled war, internal conflict, natural disasters, gender-based violence, and extreme poverty.
Our Mission
To create a safe and welcoming home for all members of the community where they can access the support they need to lead a productive life: education, employment, health, sense of belonging, sufficient food and clean water.
Our vision
A world where every person has the hope, confidence, and necessary means to be self-reliant and achieve their own definition of well-being.
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“Before coming to HOCW, I felt useless. The opportunities to learn new skills and the community restored my sense of purpose and empowered me to believe in a brighter future. ”
OUR GOALS
Ensure all community members access to services they need to attain financial mobility including employment and banking
Ensure all community members access to educational opportunities
Ensure that all community members have access to nutritious food and clean water
Nurture a vibrant, safe and connected community
Ensure all community members have access to the medical and mental health care they need
Why this isn't just another Non-profit:
With over 70.8 million people currently displaced in the world, we are witnessing the largest global migration crisis since World War II. Refugees are among the world’s most vulnerable populations, suffering major human rights violations, insecurity, and the inability to meet basic needs. Of those seeking refuge, 80% flee to neighbouring countries. As of March 2020, Uganda ranks 3rd among the top 10 refugee host countries.
This is an important issue that Hope of Children and Women seeks to address by going beyond the basics to ease the transition to a new life by connecting clients to health care, education and job opportunities. HOCW was founded by those who understand the crisis most—refugees themselves. By welcoming clients into a community of refugees and Ugandans alike, the sense of isolation and despondency is eliminated, expediting the resettlement process. Because the programming is inclusive of local Ugandans, HOCW is able to mitigate tensions within the host community, integrate newcomers, and foster inter-cultural understanding. Hope of Children and Women is unique because it’s more than just a non-profit; it’s a community.
Data from UNHCR.