Let's create a community where vulnerable groups infected and affected by HIV and AIDS, TB, Malaria and NCDs enjoy high quality of life.
CHAIN was founded by a group of African professionals led by Mr. William Babumba resident in the United Kingdom in the wake of the 1998 Geneva World AIDS Conference.
The Geneva conference theme, "Bridging the Gap between the North and South" highlighted how Africa continues to bear the brunt of the epidemic and the burden borne by communities as a result HIV and AIDS morbility and mortality. It brought into focus the recurrent theme of of the pervasive North-South divide, and the need for persons with a foothold in both worlds to form bridges of understanding, advocacy focal points and vehicles for resource mobilization in the effort to reverse the effects of the scourge of the epidemic.
CHAIN emerged from the realization that this need had to be urgently met. CHAIN opened up the Uganda office in 2004.
Keeping up with the average standards of living is a dream to many families. Many can only afford one meal a day, cannot take their children to school and cannot also afford the basic needs for their families. Women often prove to be strong and ingenious at coping with difficulties and they contribute a positive role in their families when they are supported. It was a great opportunity working with women from very low settings as they were focused towards achieving their dreams and have control of their situations....[Read More]
Every Young person has a great potential awaiting to be unlocked. Given the right support environment and mentorship not even the sky can be a limit to what they can become and achieve. This was an experience I learnt working at Community Health And Information Network(CHAIN) with young people from very vulnerable backgrounds. The small things we usually take for granted like having a ball they can kick, a book and pen, clean water to drink and one meal day means a lot to these young people...[Read More]
CHAIN program’s approach advocates for health and social empowerment for vulnerable communities and references the development of its programs in line with the National Sector Strategic Plan (NSSP 3) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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The second born in a family of six children faced a life-altering moment when their father passed away leaving them with an illiterate mother who worked as a small-scale farmer and could not afford to cater for the family, but....[Read More]
In 2001, the untimely passing of his beloved mother plunged this ambitious young boy into the depths of life’s harsh realities, forcing him to confront the challenges of existence in a world filled with darkness. However, amidst the challenges, there was light at the end of the tunnel...[read more]
After the devastating loss of his beloved parents, this young man, the youngest in a family of five, found himself in the care of his 14-year-old sister. “A case of a child-headed family! The situation was dire…………….”.Amidst the difficulties, a ray of hope emerged…[read more]
In the war-torn region of Northern Uganda, he managed to escape abduction during the Kony War. Despite the hardships faced and the loss of loved ones, his unwavering determination propelled him to seek help and overcome the challenges he encountered…..[read more]
Growing up as the eldest among eight siblings in Katakwi district, he faced a series of obstacles that threatened his education. The lingering effects of the Kony war brought gender violence against women and children, which their father bravely took in from the IDP camps. On top of that, the constant threat of Karamajong cattle rustlers….[read more]
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