Acid is a weapon of violence in Uganda, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Cambodia and Bangladesh where people attack for a variety of different reasons ranging from marital to political to business disputes. According to The Center for Rehabilitation of Survivors of Acid and Burns Violence (CERESAV) there has been a steep rise in the number of cases...
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Donate Tech Supplies
Having access to the internet and email is world-changing for many survivors. CERESAV collects new or used smart phones, tablets, and laptops for distribution to acid attack survivors in Uganda. Have a tech device you want to donate? Contact us at info@ceresav.org. Why is this important? Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook said it well: “The Internet is...
Medical Supply Donations
We are always looking for medical supply donations to support the team on the ground in Uganda! Please email us at info@ceresav.org to discuss the donation process or see our medical donations page for more information.
Jewelry
CERESAV has worked with many survivors to enhance their jewelry and craft-making skills over the years while at the same time lobbying for markets both locally and internationally
Sign our petition on change.org!
Urge Ugandan President Museveni to pass the acid attack bill now After having lived for seven years with an abusive husband, I decided it was time to leave. I didn’t think I would survive another year if I stayed, so in 2011, I walked out the door and broke the crippling silence and isolation the...
Greater Cincinnati World Affairs Council Interview with Dr. Angie Vredeveld
Interview with Dr. Angie Vredeveld, Executive Coordinator of The Center for Rehabilitation of Survivors of Acid and Burns Violence (CERESAV) Posted on September 24, 2015 by Michelle The Center for Rehabilitation of Survivors of Acid and Burns Violence (CERESAV) is a non-government organization established in 2012 to address acid violence in Uganda. The organization was founded...