CERESAV during home visits and follow up community visits realized that while many survivors of Acid attacks face socio-economic challenges, their children are the most affected. Many of the survivors struggle to meet their children’s the basic survival needs.Most of all, they are unable to give their children a stable education. CERESAV is taking on...
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Meals Program Donations
CERESAV provides patients in hospital with nutritious bodybuilding foods to keep patients nourished enough for skin grafts. The meals program is an ongoing project that requires a continuous flow of supplies. Please help support provision of food security to our patients. For more informtion on how to support the meals programs, please contact us at...
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Acid Attacks continue in Uganda
While CERESAV continues to advocate for legislative policy change to address the problem of acid attack violence in Uganda, attacks continue to be reported. Currently, CERESAV is working with 3 acid attack patients in the hospital. Specifically, one Sumaiya Namwaje was attacked at the time she was 7 months pregnant. She delivered her baby on...
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A special note to our change.org supporters
Hello to our change.org supporters, Look what your support has helped us achieve! This month, CERESAV hired its first Executive Director, Justine Mpagi, who brings many years of experience in human rights advocacy. We are so excited to have her on our team! In addition, we have moved into a new office in Uganda along...
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Meet CERESAV’s new Executive Director Justine Mpagi!
Justine holds a BA in Social Works and Social Administration from Makerere University and was the Regional Project Coordinator at National Community of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda (NACWOLA). Join us in welcoming Justine to the team! As Executive Director, Justine will manage CERESAV’s main service departments, including advocacy, legal services, health services, and...
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CERESAV USA is looking for a grant-writing volunteer!
This is a great opportunity to contribute to a 501c3 nonprofit devoted to ending human rights violations internationally. You will report directly to the CERESAV USA Board as you help ensure our continued growth and success. Key responsibilities include: Research and identify organizations whose goals mirror our own. Create foundation profiles, including prior donations, board...
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Meet the Inspiring Acid Attack Survivors Who Are Pushing to Change Uganda’s Laws | TakePart
KAMPALA, Uganda—More than half her body is completely shriveled, but 33-year-old Gloria Kankunda is adamant about one thing. “I’ll make these scars stars,” Kankunda, who has a glowing smile to match her personality, told Take Part. She is one of the hundreds of women who have been left physically, psychologically, and socially scarred by an...
