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Our Vision
A society where young people have access to basic needs, living in harmony and utilizing the available resources in a sustainable way to better themselves.
Our Mission
Building community resilience and fostering a safe, protective and inclusive environment where young individuals can meaningfully achieve their potential through building skills and advancing research innovation and learning.
Core Values
Christian Love • Stewardship • Team Work • Integrity • Respect for Diversity
Who Are We?
Friendship Christian Organization (FCO) is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young people and their communities to create positive change, overcome challenges, and promote human rights. Guided by our mission of unlocking impact through skills development, equality, and innovation for lasting change, we work to build a just and equitable society where young people lead the way in creating resilient and thriving communities, especially in underserved, isolated, and conflict-affected areas.
Service Delivery Areas
Life Skills Dev’t & SRH
We empower adolescents and youth through life skills and sexual and reproductive health education, fostering self-awareness, confidence, and resilience.
Advancing Gender Equity & Inclusion
Engaging youth in education, awareness, and collective action to challenge harmful norms, advance gender equity, and prevent violence against women and girls.
Research, Innovation & Learning
Advancing action research and creating collaborative spaces where young people and innovators co-create sustainable solutions.
Mental Health Integration
FCO integrates community-based mental health and psychosocial support to promote well-being, ensuring interventions address underlying trauma and foster sustainable change.
Current Project: SAFER HEELs
Duration: Jan 2025 – Dec 2027
Funded By: ACT Church of Sweden
The Six Agencies for Equity & Resilience in Health, Education, Economic and Livelihood Support for marginalized communities.
Our Approaches & Field Delivery
Rights-Based Approach
We view vulnerable populations not as recipients of charity, but as individuals with inherent rights. We enable communities to understand rights, hold leaders accountable, and address root causes of inequality.
Community-Based Empowerment
Lasting change happens when communities take ownership. We work closely with local leaders, faith-based organizations, and CBOs to build self-reliance and local leadership.
Community Mentors
Delivered through trusted Community Volunteers identified and trained with support from community leaders. Mentors conduct capacity-building sessions, lead community conversations, and report project progress.
Our Team
- Pius Kikomeko – Founder & Team Lead
- Brenda Ageno – Admin Ass/ Communications
- Dorah Tushabe – Program Officer
Key Partners
- Office of the Prime Minister
- The Act Church of Sweden
Contact Us
Email: info@friendshipug.net
Follow: @Friendship15337
Field Office: Nkoma Katalyeba Town Council, Kamwenge District.
Community Mentors in Action
Empowering Communities and Sharing Christian Fellowship across Uganda