Change ALife Initiative Uganda - CALI UGANDA - Wakiso

CALI-Uganda was formed on the principle of preventing child abuse, ensuring a supportive
and loving environment for children to enjoy their right to life. To support and conduct nonpartisan research, educational and informational activities to increase public awareness of issues in child rights and child protection; advocate for child rights; and to Increase Community education and awareness about child abuse, including strategies for prevention
and intervention.
Children are equal citizens of the nation and hence it is extremely important to safeguard
them from any risks to their lives. Recognising the importance of safety and protection of all children as guaranteed in the Constitution of the republic of Uganda, to all children to ensure equality, and non-discrimination on basis of  

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gender, (dis) ability, age, religion, ethnicity etc.,
"CALI Uganda takes measures to protect the child from all forms of physical or mental violence, injury or abuse, neglect or negligent treatment, maltreatment or exploitation, including sexual abuse, while in the care of parent(s), legal guardian(s) or any other person
who has the care of the child."

Our Vision.
Children achieve their full potential through growing up in safe, secure, nurturing families and supportive community environment.

Our Mission.
To prevent child abuse, ensure a supportive and loving environment for children to enjoy their right to life.

Our Values.
- Dignity to all human beings.
- Accountability and trustworthiness.
- Equal Treatment to all people.
- Community Involvement in the prevention of child abuse.
- Integrity and transparency.

Objectives of CALI-Uganda
- To promote a safe nurturing, health home and school environment for children to enroll and stay in school.
- Increase community education and awareness about child abuse, including strategies for prevention, intervention and treatment.
- Network & collaborate with other organizations advocating for child rights in Uganda and beyond.
- Produce, distribute information, education and communication materials on legislation and
other issues that affect the lives of children and their families in Uganda.

Activities & Thematic Areas of CALI-Uganda.
CALI-Uganda (referred to as the organization in the constitution) maintains and ensure its'
commitment to the realization of the mission and Objectives stipulated in this constitution by
supporting the organization's thematic areas which include:
(a): Thematic area
- Prevention of child sexual abuse.
- Prevention of child labour.
- Human rights advocacy.
- Education.

(b): Activities.
1. Sensitization campaigns on prevention and dangers of child abuse.
2. Produce and distribution of educative posters with information on forms, dangers and child abuse prevention mechanisms.

3. Organize forums for community members to exchange ideas on child abuse prevention mechanisms.

4. Collaboration, advocacy and networking.