Esaete Foundation is a registered non-profit and non-partisan community based organisation operating in Uganda. The organisation aims to address the different issues in the community that leave young women marginalized and youth vulnerable to gender based violence, Sexual Reproductive Health & Rights and Economic problems facing their communities. Esaete Foundation’s programmes apply a holistic feminist, human rights-centered and evidence-based approach – in order to challenge the status quo of inequalities and discrimination against young women and adolescent girls. The organisation places great emphasis on ending teenage pregnancy and Ending child marriages.
Vision: A healthy, inclusive, and just society where women and girls have equal access to ICTs, resources, opportunities, and economic empowerment, enabling them to thrive and reach their full potential.
Mission: To empower women and girls in marginalized communities through innovative ICT solutions and health initiatives, providing access to quality healthcare, education, and economic opportunities while fostering inclusivity, innovation, social impact, and an equitable society.
Organisation Goal: To become a leading catalyst in bridging the digital and health divides for women and girls in marginalized communities, ensuring they have the necessary tools, knowledge, and support to achieve holistic well-being and economic independence.
Objectives:
- Provide digital literacy and online safety training for women and girls.
- Offer health education programs for marginalized communities.
- Develop and implement ICT-enabled healthcare solutions for improved health outcomes.
- Support entrepreneurship and economic empowerment through ICT-enabled initiatives.
- Advocate for gender equality and challenge harmful gender stereotypes in health and ICT.
- Partner with local communities, organizations, and governments to amplify impact.