FAQs

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What is ACHIEVE and when was it established?
ACHIEVE (Advocate For Children And Environment) is a community-based organization established in 2013. We focus on child rights protection and environmental conservation, primarily operating in Wakiso, Kampala, and Mukono districts.
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What areas do we cover in our operations?
We primarily operate in Wakiso, Kampala, and Mukono districts. Additionally, we have a project implementation network through partnerships with other CBOs and NGOs operating in various districts across Uganda.
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What are our main focus areas?
Our two major focus areas are child rights protection and environmental management. We emphasize primary healthcare, WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) solutions, children's health and education, and environmental conservation.
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Who can benefit from our programs?
Our programs benefit children, parents/caregivers, teachers, community leaders, healthcare workers, health inspectors, Village Health Team members, district leadership, and academic institutions.
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How do we implement our projects?
We implement projects through direct interventions, stakeholder training and awareness programs, research and development, advocacy and lobbying, capacity building, and resource mobilization.
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What makes ACHIEVE different from other organizations?
Our unique approach combines child rights protection with environmental conservation, recognizing that children need a healthy environment to thrive. We're community-based, ensuring local ownership and sustainable solutions.
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How can communities get involved with ACHIEVE?
Communities can get involved by participating in our awareness programs, joining our training sessions, becoming partners in our networks, or reaching out to discuss specific community needs and challenges.
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Do you work with government institutions?
Yes, we actively engage with government institutions at various levels, from local community leadership to district authorities. We also lobby duty bearers to prioritize child rights protection
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What is our approach to environmental conservation?
We focus on sustainable solutions, particularly in WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene), environmental management, community education, and promoting sustainable development practices that benefit both current and future generations.
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How do we ensure the sustainability of your interventions?
sustainability through capacity building, community ownership, partnerships with local organizations, evidence-based approaches, and continuous resource mobilization efforts.
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