Friends of Orphans (FRO)

 


Country

Uganda

Organization

Friends of Orphans (FRO)

FRO was founded and is administered by former child soldiers and abductees from northern Uganda. FRO provides abandoned and orphaned children with financial support for education, vocational training, and advocacy for their rights and basic needs.

Project

Atim Ki Koma "Let Me Do It Myself" Vocational Training Program

To support the rehabilitation, reintegration and economic empowerment of former child soldiers, abductees and orphans through vocational skills training; and to strengthen FRO's early childhood development center through an exchange with another AJWS partner.

Project Grant Amount $26,000
Total Grants Received $145,140
Years Supported 7
Theme Sustainable Development
Population Served Refugees and IDPs, Women, Youth
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