Central Archdiocesan Province Caritas Association (CAPCA)

CAPCA was formed as a successor to a project implemented by Caritas Uganda with Danida support in order to be able to carry out community work. CAPCA is a development arm of the Central Archdiocesan Province of Kampala Ecclesiastical Province comprising six partner agencies: Caritas Kampala of Kampala Archdiocese, Caritas Kasana Luweero of Kasana – Luweero Diocese, Caritas Kiyinda Mityana of Kiyinda – Mityana diocese, Caritas Masaka also abbreviated as MADDO for Masaka Diocese Caritas Lugazi of Lugazi Diocese and one secular Non-Government Organizations Tusuubira Women’s Development Agency (TWDA). These are mandated to cover 24 districts in Central Uganda. However, currently interventions are implemented in 24 sub counties across 8 districts of; Mpigi & Butambala, Wakiso, Mukono, Luweero & Nakaseke, Mubende and Bukomansimbi, mainly in farming communities. There is a Coordination office strategically located in Kampala Archdiocese in charge of management functions, policy development, reporting & monitoring. Hence CAPCA projects are managed on a consortium. Vision: A society where all people sustainably enjoy a decent livelihood. Mission: To be a leading organization in promoting integral development in Uganda. Purpose: to improve the social, economic conditions of the poor, marginalized and vulnerable people especially rural women and youth through empowering them for sustainable livelihoods. Main activities: Sustainable Agricultural and Aquaculture Farming; Marketing and Value Addition; Farmer Cooperatives Growth and Development; Advocacy and Networking; Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation; and Institutional Capacity Development.