Social Protection

Social protection is a thematic area in Caritas Kiyinda – Mityana. It has special interests on Persons with disabilities and orphans and vulnerable children especially those affected by HIV and AIDs.

It has the following projects:

  1. People with disability’s project (PWD)
  2. Orphan support project (OSP)
  3. Orphans and Vulnerable Children support project (OVUCCA)
People with disabilitiesn Activities done by PWD
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Key Interventions

  • Create awareness on the rights of vulnerable persons/groups
  • Support formation and strengthening of community fora/groups that represent the poor, vulnerable and marginalized groups
  • Support initiatives that enhance the participation of the poor, vulnerable and marginalized groups to participate in process that affect their lives/and demand for protection of their rights and services
  • Promote increased access and retention of OVC in schools
  • Scale up of psychosocial support and child protection services for OVC and their households
  • Enhance the participation of OVC in processes and events that affect their lives
  • Conduct research, documentation and dissemination on issues affecting
  • Create awareness on the need and usage of standard PWD friendly structures
  • Support access to education, rehabilitation and other services for children with special needs and other persons with disabilities