Foundation for Community Support (FOCOS) is a community based charity organisation founded by a five people with a passion and commitment to the welfare of the disadvantaged.
Poverty continues to afflict millions due to deprived access and lack of awareness.
It is our duty to cause enlightenment and also facilitate transfer of much desired material needs to the disadvantaged from those centres of soaring wealth.
VISION
A developed, just and healthy society created through the inclusion of the vulnerable orphans, youths and women in its development process.
MISSION
Promote the social and economic life of the vulnerable orphans, youths and women through education, skill training, Health and Agriculture.
CORE VALUES
Mutual respect
We recognize the innate worth of all people and the value of diversity.
Equality and Justice
Every person is entitled to opportunity irrespective of race, age, gender, skin, colour, class, ethnicity, disability, location or religion.
Honesty and Transparency
We are accountable at all levels truthful in our actions, judgement and communication.
Solidarity with the Poor, Powerless and Excluded
This forms the bias in our commitment to the fight against poverty, disease and ignorance.
Courage of Conviction
We are creative, bold and innovative, without fear of failure while in the pursuit of making the greatest possible impact to reduce poverty.
Independence
Our operations are free from religious or party-political affiliation.
Humility
We recognize that we are part of a wider alliance against ignorance and poverty.
ORGANISATION ACTIVITIES
Enhance access to primary and secondary education by providing scholastic materials and child sponsorship.
Vocational skills training programmes for job creation and economic transformation.
Awareness and training in sustainable agricultural practices.
Support job startups with seed grants and work tool kits.
Environmental awareness, conservation and afforestation to mitigate effects of climate change.
Health awareness programmes including HIV/AIDS and rehabilitation from alcohol and drug abuse.
Socio-economic research and policy advocacy.
Collaborate and partner with other charities and public/government departments.
Where We Operate
We operate in seven districts in
Eastern Uganda, Africa.
Kamuli
Kaliro
Luuka
Jinja
Iganga
Bugiri
Mayuge