Action to Support Orphans and Disadvantaged

Action to Support Orphans and Disadvantaged (ASOD-Uganda)

Postal Address	P.O. Box 70556, Kampala, Uganda
Street Address	Plot 20, Bukoto Street
Tel	+256 (0)41 4533993
Fax	-
E-mail	asod_Uganda@yahoo.co.uk
Web Address	-
Year Established	2005
Contacts	Dr. John Tumwebaze, Country Director, +256 77 2848478
Mission	To make substantial contribution towards the fight against HIV/AIDS and improve Health status of the Disadvantaged communities, through interventions in three integrated social services of Education, Health and HIV/AIDS. Thus build human capacity and create synergy between the sectors.
Geographical area of operations	Nationwide
Issues area of operations	Integrated Community Development focusing on orphans, women and vulnerable children.
Activities	Reception and rehabilitation of vulnerable children. Sponsorship for orphans and other vulnerable children. Running community school. Promoting vocational and Life Skill Education. Youths and women economic empowerment.
Affiliation(s)	Peace Child International Africa Youths Alliance Nabuur.com National NGO Forum Children of Uganda Children Foundation Uganda PIDC-Mulago WORPH’s care – Uganda Widows and Orphans Care Uganda
Dissemination	Life skills education HIV/AIDS prevention Promotion of girl child education. Children’s rights. Secondary and vocational training. Reproductive health.
Target Audience	- Orphans and widows - Young women and rights - Vulnerable youth and grandmother - Vulnerable children
Additional Information	CBOs that are affiliated to ASOD include: Agency for Madi Orphans and Widows Organization (AFMOWO) – Adjumani Buruli Anti – AIDS crusade (BAAC) – Uganda – Masindi District Uganda Child and Aid Development Foundation – Mukono District Madi Development Foundation – Moyo District. Child Development Foundation - Mbale

Last update: March-20, 2007