"Empowering Communities, Defending Rights,
Transforming Lives."

SUPPORT A CHILD TO STUDY, EDUCATION IS A MUST.
"Musandama Pupils with RIDE-AFRICA team proud
for education"

EMPOWERING WOMEN AND MEN'S SAVING GROUP IN KYAKA II REFUGEE CAMP.

Bwiriza Tungane Group during a saving session to attain gender equality and women empowerment as a way of ending violence against women.

KYAKA II REFUGEE EMPOWERMENT GROUP

RIDE-AFRICA has had direct intervention in 87 primary schools of Nyankwanzi, Bufunjo, Katooke, Kyarusozi, Bugaaki and Nyantungo sub counties, Kyenjojo District and 4 Sub counties of Nombe Karugutu and Kibuku of Ntoroko District with support from WeSeeHope.

PROVIDING ACCESS TO QUALITY PRIMARY EDUCATION

RIDE-AFRICA ensures the natural environment is used wisely and continues to be available for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations through agriculture.

Conserving the environment through agricultural practices.

RIDE-AFRICA is supporting deprived women, men, children and youth acquire vocational entrepreneurship, financial literacy and numeracy and life skills.

SKILLING YOUTH FOR SELF EMPLOYMENT

The programs goal aimed at improving the Socio-Economic situation of 21,770 vulnerable, out of school, young people aged 12 – 18, both boys and girls, living in rural areas in 3 districts of Uganda, 26 sub counties in 3 Districts.

YOUTH INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEUR EMPOWERMENT

RIDE-AFRICA PROVIDING HANDS ON SKILLS TO MEN AND WOMEN TO IMPROVE THEIR INCOME IN HOUSE HOLD LEVELS IN MALIBA SUB-COUNTY

RIDE-AFRICA has provided technical skills to men and women groups of Maliba Sub-county to improve their income house holds through providing materials for weaving baskets and providing market for their products.

CONTRACTED HOUSE FOR CHILD-HADED FAMILIES IN NYANTUNGO SUB-COUNTY

RIDE-AFRICA implemented this project in the sub counties of Bugaaki and Nyantungo in Kyenjojo District which are characterized by vulnerable children who do not go to school and for those in schools cannot go beyond primary seven.

RIDE-AFRICA

We are a Local Grassroots Organization with a Mission to:

Advocate for the Rights and Protection of Vulnerable Women, Children, and Marginalized Communities in Uganda through Research, Advocacy, and Capacity Building for Equitable Access to Justice, Security, and Dignity.

Uganda, located in East Africa with over 46 million people, is one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, driven by agriculture, industrialization, and trade. However, over 20% of the population lives in poverty. Challenges like HIV/AIDS, unemployment, domestic violence, child marriage, and sexual violence persist, especially in poor rural communities, affecting women, children, and overall development.

VISION

A Uganda where all communities champion the rights of marginalized people, particularly
women and children, fostering a society built on equality, justice, and collective well-being.

MISSION

A Uganda where all communities champion the rights of marginalized people, particularly
women and children, fostering a society built on equality, justice, and collective well-being.

Program Highlights

Human Rights Advocacy and Legal Aid

We provide legal assistance and advocating for the protection of vulnerable groups, including women, children, and marginalized

Child Protection and Education

Protecting children from abuse, exploitation, and neglect while promoting access to quality education and other welfare support services.

Gender Equality and Women Empowerment

Promoting gender equality through capacity building and empowerment of women and girls..

Health and Well-Being

Promotes access to essential health services, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health rights, family planning, HIV/AIDS awareness, and healthcare for vulnerable populations

Governance and Civic participation

Advocating for democratic governance by strengthening the civil society and empowering people to actively participate in local governance

Environment Conservation Education in Local Communities

Integrating environmental sustainability and climate resilience initiatives among community programs.

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

Our Impact

women and girls empowered through skills training and eco-friendly enterprise development

school children benefiting from rights awareness programs across five districts in the Rwenzori

women and girls accessing improved sexual and reproductive health services, including HIV/AIDS support.

Our Partners

Our Head Office

Kaija Road
P.O.Box 870, Fortportal
Tel: +256772463522
Email: info@ride-africa.org
Website: www.ride-africa.org

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