Mend the Broken Hearts Uganda

History: Founded in 2004 by Stephen Tumwebaze and others who realised the need to start an organisation to address the harsh conditions that were dehumanising orphans and other vulnerable children (OVCs), absolute poverty in the community, high HIV/AIDS prevalence and human rights violations. Main objectives: To enable farmers to increase production and productivity for food security and household income, to equip OVCs and their caregivers with skills for self-support, to fight HIV/AIDS and other diseases, to prevent gender-based violence (GBV), and to empower rural communities to advocate for their rights. Primary activities: Training of households and OVCs through engaging in micro-projects involving improved agricutural methods and financial management, education of OVCs by catering for school fees and scholastic materials, sensitisation on HIV/AIDS and other diseases through public sessions in the community and schools, conduction of GBV dialogues and follow-ups, and advocacy trainings in the communities on rights.