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Our Work

Overall objective

MYPF aims to support vulnerable families impacted by incarcerated, to access basic services that enhance their well-being and re-settlement in society

Interventions

1.     Support to appropriate education services: in both formal and vocational institutions:

  • Payment of school dues
  • Provision of basic school requirements
  • Career guidance

2.     Support to access basic health services including psychosocial support:

  • Facilitate to access appropriate health services.
  • Provision of assistive devices to persons with disabilities
  • Referral of MHPSS cases to relevant government health facilities such as Butabika Hospital.
  • Hire of a counselor for one-one-one sessions upon release of inmates and counseling for family members

3.      HIV awareness

  • To increase awareness by educating incarcerated individuals and their families about HIV-AIDS transmission, prevention, testing, and treatment. It aims to promote HIV testing and facilitate access to treatment for those who are HIV positive, ensuring they receive the necessary support. Additionally, through trainings MYDF seeks to reduce the stigma surrounding HIV-AIDS within incarcerated populations and their families, fostering an environment of understanding and acceptance. The trainings are designed to empower families by equipping them with the knowledge and resources needed to support their HIV-positive loved ones effectively. 

4.      Provide access to livelihood options to enhance reunification and settlement for ex-inmates.

  • Facilitate and guidance on appropriate options that former inmates would adapt in order to transition into the society and support their children. This would range from home projects such as farming and small business establishments.

Mode of operation

1.      Support to appropriate education services: in both formal and vocational institutions:

·        Payment of school dues

·        Provision of basic school requirements

·        Career guidance

2.      Support to access basic health services including psychosocial support:

  • Facilitation to access appropriate health services
  • Provision of assistive devices to persons with disabilities
  • Referral of MHPSS cases to relevant government health facilities such as Butabika Hospital.
  • Hiring of a counselor for one-one-one sessions upon release of inmates and counseling for family members

3.      Provide access to livelihood options to enhance reunification and settlement for ex-inmates.

  • Facilitation and guidance on appropriate options that former inmates would adapt in order to transition into the society and support their children. This would range from home projects such as farming and small business establishments.

Highlights

 Environment and Climate Change
The Mapenzi Ya Dunia Foundation (MFYD), is at the forefront of operational, research, policy and advocacy efforts, seeking to greening operations to international, regional and national concerns in collaboration with local NGOs, observers and partners.


MYDF’s Mandate.
MYDF is determined to have all its operations in environmentally friendly manner aimed at greening environment.
Sustainable development is recognized as an integral part of this approach, implemented through disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and environmental sustainability measures.