Mission and objectives
MISSION STATEMENT To actively engage in the restoration and giving Hope, Future, Love, Education, Spiritual and basic support to disadvantaged Children, Youths and Communities of Northern Uganda OBJECTIVES To provide education, health, sanitation, nutrition, Spiritual life and vocational training skills to disadvantaged Children and Youths. To Promote psycho-social support to Orphans, Street Children and Youths To advocate for the rights and well being of disadvantage especially children and Youths living with HIV/ AIDS To promote Care takers Psycho-social support and Income generating activities To conduct research, disseminate data and information among the community on disadvantaged Children and Youths. To fight Child abuses and protect their rights. To subscribe to any local or foreign charities and donors for public support Programs. To provide leadership training to youths
Context
Purewish Foundation Uganda is implementing Water for Dignity: Rainwater Harvesting and Menstrual Health Initiative for Schoolgirls in Northern Uganda, a project aimed at improving access to safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and menstrual health services for vulnerable schoolgirls in rural communities. Many rural schools in Northern Uganda experience chronic water shortages during prolonged dry seasons, leaving children without adequate water for drinking, handwashing, cooking, sanitation, and menstrual hygiene management. These challenges disproportionately affect adolescent girls, particularly those from low-income families, who often miss school during menstruation because they lack access to sanitary products, private changing facilities, and clean water. Repeated absenteeism increases the risk of poor academic performance, school dropout, child marriage, and early pregnancy. The project will install 20 rainwater harvesting tanks in 20 rural primary schools, providing a sustainable source of safe water for more than 10,000 children. It will also improve hygiene practices by supporting handwashing and sanitation facilities within schools. To promote menstrual dignity and keep girls in school, the project will provide reusable sanitary towel kits and menstrual health education to girls from economically disadvantaged families. These interventions will enable girls to manage menstruation safely and confidently, reducing absenteeism and supporting their continued education. The initiative will further establish 20 Dignity Clubs in participating schools. These clubs will serve as safe and supportive spaces where girls can learn about menstrual health, personal hygiene, life skills, gender equality, leadership, and self-confidence. Through peer support, mentorship, and leadership activities, the clubs will empower girls to overcome stigma, build resilience, develop leadership skills, and access guidance from trained female teachers, women leaders, and community mentors. To strengthen the quality and sustainability of the initiative, Purewish Foundation Uganda is seeking the support of an Online Volunteer with expertise in research, proposal development, technical writing, and project documentation. The volunteer will contribute by conducting research on best practices, identifying suitable grant opportunities, supporting the preparation of high-quality project proposals and technical documentation, and developing communication and knowledge products that enhance the organization's capacity to implement and expand the project. This assignment does not involve fundraising or donor solicitation. The volunteer's contribution to resource mobilization is strictly limited to grant research, proposal writing, and the preparation of technical documentation. Volunteers will not be asked to solicit donations, contact donors, organize fundraising campaigns, or request financial contributions on behalf of the organization.
Task Description
The volunteer will provide technical assistance to strengthen the design, documentation, communication, and resource mobilization capacity of the project. This assignment focuses on research, proposal development, knowledge management, and technical writing. Volunteers will not be required or expected to conduct fundraising, solicit donations, approach donors, or request financial contributions on behalf of the organization. Key Responsibilities Conduct research on best practices in rainwater harvesting, school WASH, menstrual health management, gender equality, and community-led development. Support the development and review of high-quality project proposals and concept notes for submission to institutional donors and grant opportunities identified by the organization. Research grant opportunities and funding calls that align with the project's objectives and compile relevant eligibility and application information for the project team. Assist in preparing logical frameworks, work plans, monitoring indicators, budgets, and supporting technical documentation for grant applications. Develop educational materials, training manuals, fact sheets, and awareness resources on water, sanitation, hygiene, and menstrual health management. Support the preparation of project reports, case studies, impact stories, newsletters, presentations, and other communication materials. Assist with monitoring, evaluation, and learning by organizing project data, documenting lessons learned, and compiling progress reports. Contribute ideas for innovative, sustainable, and community-owned approaches to improving school WASH and menstrual health services. Participate in virtual coordination meetings and provide technical recommendations to strengthen project implementation. Expected Outcomes The volunteer's contribution will enhance the quality of project design, grant proposals, technical documentation, communication materials, and knowledge products, increasing the organization's readiness to compete for funding opportunities while improving programming for vulnerable schoolgirls.
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