The intervention was initiated under the auspices of the Association of the Religious in Uganda (ARU) and /or under her arm of TALITHA KUM.
The intervention sought to build synergies
of the religious institutes in Uganda coming together to have concerted efforts in combating the
vice of human trafficking and modern slavery in Uganda.
The intervention was also intended to
create awareness about the prevalence of human trafficking /modern slavery associated with
other human rights abuses in Uganda. Religious Institutes have an added advantage of naturally
and deep imbedded relationship in getting involved in the affairs of the communities they serve.
However, the religious has been for long ignorant about the human rights abuses that are inflicted on the people they serve while for the religious have been concentrating on their spiritual aspects only without focusing on the increasing vices that are eroding the sense of the human dignity of the people they serve.
The intervention intended to create the awareness
among the religious institutes through their members whose capacities have been built especially
in raising awareness about the vice of combating the vice of human trafficking in Uganda through
the four ecclesiastical provinces.
The intervention also intended to build the capacity of members from different religious
institutes and other stakeholders in the wider understanding of the manifestation and prevalence
of human trafficking its manifestations imbedded in forms of; forced labor, child labor, child
sacrifice, commercial sex workers, forced domestic labors and/or victims of domestic violence.
Given these forms of exploitation against humanity, the synergized efforts were required especially
by the Religious Institutes to cause change for the survival of the future generations.
The intervention
targeted at least 30 religious institutes to be identified and recruited to add to the existing 6
institutes that were already carrying out work in the area of combating the vice of human trafficking.
The 30 religious institutes were to be recruited from 97 registered institutes with the Association of
the Religious in Uganda (ARU).
We combine prevention, protection, and partnership by working through trusted community structures, especially religious institutes and local leadership.
Education, awareness, and early reporting pathways.
Safe referral, psychosocial care, and reintegration support.
Coordination with dioceses, schools, and service providers.
If you are a diocese, institute, school, or partner organization, we can plan a tailored engagement to strengthen prevention and survivor support in your area.
A world free from human trafficking, where survivors experience true freedom, dignity, and the joy of humanity.
Build synergies among religious institutions to prevent trafficking, protect survivors, and strengthen accountability across Uganda.
Together we can end trafficking in persons.
Our VisionA world free from human-trafficking and survivors, experiencing true freedom and joy of humanity.