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Organization Contact Information | |
| Name: | LADA- Literacy ACtion and Develeopment Agency |
| Street 1: | Kanyinya Teachers Village |
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| City: | Rukungiri |
| Province: | Western Uganda |
| Post Code: | 386 |
| Country: | Uganda |
| Phone: | +256782579951 |
| Organization Email: | info@lada-uganda.org |
| Web Site: | http://www.lada-uganda.org |
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General Information | |
| Board Constituency: | None |
| Is your organization legally registered in your country: | Yes |
| If yes, please enter your registration number: | 2171 |
| Organization Type - Primary: | Non-Governmental Organization |
| Organization Type - Secondary: | Other Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) |
| Organization Description: | |
| Started in 2003, Literacy Action and Development Agency (LADA) is a grassroots/indigenous NGO that operates countrywide, rooted on the philosophy; “Building Strong Children, Families and Communities”. Its strategic focus is on Child Survival and Development, enterprise development, value addition, HIV/AIDS, Human Rights Awareness and Advocacy, Water and Sanitation, Clean Energy, water Governance and Water Shed/Catchment Conservation. LADA is managed by a nine (9) member Board of Directors, which appoints the Executive Director. The Board plays the advisory role on policy and strategy, approves financial statements and runs affairs of the organization on behalf of the Foundation Body. Reaching out to over 102,340 people directly and over 345,000 indirectly. Activities of LADA are concentrated in South Western Uganda District; Rukungiri, Kanungu, Kabale, Kisoro, Kikuube, Mityana, Wakiso, Mpigi, Hoima, Kabarole, Iganga, Namutumba, Busembatia, Rubanda, Rukiiga, Sheema, Mitooma, Rubirizi, Kamwenge and Kasese in Eastern Africa. Beneficiaries to the organization are mainly Women, children, schools, Indigenous Peoples Communities, Farmer Groups, and Youth Groups. Working promise: “Building strong children, families and communities” Vision: A community with sustainable livelihoods Mission: To empower vulnerable households and communities through quality and equitable advocacy, health, Economic strengthening and environmental programs Goal: To empower and support the disadvantaged and at risk members of the Community in Uganda to access support, quality health, education, sanitation and Hygiene, improved incomes and human rights awareness creation and protection. LADA is interested in becoming a member to enhance collaboration, networking, and resource mobilization for TB prevention, treatment and advocacy. LADA works with Key Populations and Priority Populations in western Ugnada in HIV/TB control (awareness creation, Care and support and Advocacy) |
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| Do you know about the UNHLM declaration: | Yes |
Specializations / Areas of Work | |
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Advocacy Civil Society and Community Engagement Delivery of health services and care Provision of drugs, diagnostics and commodities Working on Community, Rights and Gender (CRG) Working on Key Populations related to TB |
Other Organization Information | |
| Total number of staff in your organization: | 11 - 25 |
| Number of full-time staff who are directly involved with TB: | 6 - 10 |
| Number of part-time staff who are directly involved with TB: | 1 - 5 |
| Number of volunteers who are directly involved with TB: | 1 - 5 |
| How did you hear about the Stop TB Partnership: | Internet search |
| If you were informed or referred by another partner of the Stop TB Partnership please tell us who: | |
| Why do you wish join the Stop TB Partnership: | Network with other partners |
| Are you a member of a Stop TB national partnership: | No |
| Are you in contact with your national TB programme: | No |
| Please tell us how your organization is contributing to your country's national TB control plan: | |
| LADA has been implementing Sustainable Outcomes for Children and Youth (SOCY) in 5 districts in South Western Uganda, and also Distributes Micro-Nutrients for Pregnant Mothers and Children under 5. KP/PP and OVC Clients/households have accessed TB services from LADA from; prevention, screening, case identification, treatment and other linkages. |
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Geographical Reach | |
| Which country is your headquarters located in: | Uganda |
| Which countries do you do operate in: (This includes countries you are conducting activities in) |
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Contribution | |
| Please tell us how your organization will contribute to the Global Plan to Stop TB by briefly describing its involvement in any of the areas of work listed below: | |
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TB Care Delivery: LADA works with other partners in the sub region to create demand for TB services, and also ensuring TB Drugs and services are available in respective Facilities/centres. TB-HIV: LADA works with TB/HIV clients to access quality services, treatment and drugs and follow ups to service centres, collection of sputum |
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Declaration | |
| Declaration of interests: No conflicts of interest were delacred. | |
| Application date: | February 21, 2022 |
| Last updated: | February 21, 2022 |