Making of paper beads was the outcome of the need to increase income generation ideas for the rural women. Many women in the group who were selling in the market would wait all day to sell a few shillings or sometimes go home without making any sales, and yet if they sat in their stalls they could utilize this opportunity by doing additional work. We wanted to do something meaningful for them. When Dana Doll came to Uganda on Hope’s invitation, the sole purpose was to assist CDO Uganda transform the lives of the women in the community by building...

The community program has been a learning experience for both teams as we learn to share and exchange ideas and lives. We hope that through this programs we can link with more schools around the world. During our community interactive events groups from the community came together to conduct traditional dances and music, sports as well as drama. Since then our social programs have promoted the use of community interactive activities in order to reduce stress and tension between participating community members and increase solidarity and stability...

The Karin Children Medical Centre (KCMC) at Corner Kitgum and Agonga village were opened to provide community medical services and education in order to improve the socio-economic status of households and communities.  KCMC is a Grade II Health centre which offers medical services to the surrounding communities. The centre offers a comprehensive program focusing on addressing the major health issues that children and women face throughout their lives. The program targets children from birth to 18 years old, mothers and PLWHA. Health programs include...