Women Caring and Counselling Centre (WCCC)
Women Caring and Counselling Centre (WCCC) is a Charity Organization that was founded in 1996 and legally registered as an NGO (Reg. No. INDR2448702NB) with the government of Uganda. It was formed with the aim of advocating for the welfare of the widowed, orphans, young women and to restore the wellbeing of the disadvantaged in our society. It has also been at the forefront of the campaign against the inhumane treatment and human rights abuse to widows and children and paved way to access social services. It has empowered the vulnerable youths and widows with vocational skills to enable them become self-reliant. WCCC was initially mandated to work in 4 Districts of Kampala, Wakiso, Mpigi and Mityana but it currently operates nationwide. It has a competent and dedicated staff team of seven (with training and skills ranging from clinical medicine, HIV counselling and social work and management), 110 community volunteers and over 200 Village Health Team members with a wide range of experience in HIV and Malaria prevention services. The staff work closely with the several government health centre staff to provide Home based management of ART through follow-up, care and support at household level and EMTCT counselling.
To Change the less fortunate citizens into a resourceful populace of the nation.
To improve the welfare of women, children and youth through education and health support, socio-economic empowerment, rights advocacy and networking in Uganda.
To coordinate and provide education, health care, clean water, income generating projects and advocate for other services for marginalized members of society, including women, orphans and other vulnerable children, the elderly and people living with HIV/AIDS by 2025
Implemented Activities
HIV/AIDS Prevention in under-resourced Communities
WCCC has continued carrying out activities to support its campaign on expanding HIV/AIDS Prevention services in Kalangaalo Sub-County in Mityana District. This program was supported by US Embassy-Kampala through PEPFAR (Presidential Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief). The purpose of this program was to empower Lay Readers, Priests, Deacons and other clergy with up-to-date skills and knowledge on HIV/AIDS care and …
HIV/AIDS Prevention in under-resourced Communities
WCCC has continued carrying out activities to support its campaign on expanding HIV/AIDS Prevention services in Kalangaalo Sub-County in Mityana District. This program was supported by US Embassy-Kampala through PEPFAR (Presidential Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief). The purpose of this program was to empower Lay Readers, Priests, Deacons and other clergy with up-to-date skills and knowledge on HIV/AIDS care and …
Vocational Skills Program
Women Caring and Counselling Centre (WCCC), in its activities, has over the years been fueled by its VISION to Change the less fortunate citizens into a resourceful populace of the nation. It was upon this vision that WCCC established a Vocational Skills Training Program in 2015. Its aim was to empower the youths, orphans and other vulnerable children with employable …
Vocational Skills Program
Women Caring and Counselling Centre (WCCC), in its activities, has over the years been fueled by its VISION to Change the less fortunate citizens into a resourceful populace of the nation. It was upon this vision that WCCC established a Vocational Skills Training Program in 2015. Its aim was to empower the youths, orphans and other vulnerable children with employable …
Re-unions
Reunions are weekly gatherings held to follow up on WCCC Members in the surrounding communities, as well as the beneficiaries of our activities. During these meetings we also assess the impact of our activities in the communities we serve. During these sessions, members gather, share experiences from the previous week and pray for one another. Those that are faced with …
Re-unions
Reunions are weekly gatherings held to follow up on WCCC Members in the surrounding communities, as well as the beneficiaries of our activities. During these meetings we also assess the impact of our activities in the communities we serve. During these sessions, members gather, share experiences from the previous week and pray for one another. Those that are faced with …
Income Generating Activities (IGA’s).
IGA’s are engagements WCCC members undertake with the aim of attracting funds for the organization as well as for themselves as individuals to help support themselves as well as their families. These activities include: Production of herbal soap and jelly, Liquid soap and handicrafts production, Briquettes production, Daycare services Catering Services and Consultancies like facilitating in marrieds’ conferences. For productions, …
Income Generating Activities (IGA’s).
IGA’s are engagements WCCC members undertake with the aim of attracting funds for the organization as well as for themselves as individuals to help support themselves as well as their families. These activities include: Production of herbal soap and jelly, Liquid soap and handicrafts production, Briquettes production, Daycare services Catering Services and Consultancies like facilitating in marrieds’ conferences. For productions, …
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Districts
110
community volunteers
200
Village Health Team members
213
Vocational Program Beneficiaries
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