Who we are
Assisi Centre for Social Justice and Peace is a social change Not-for-profit Organisation working at the intersection of Gender Justice, Social Inclusion and Non-Violent Resolution of Conflicts in Ugandan Schools and Communities.
Premised on the belief that investing in every child’s education can be our world’s smartest investment, Assisi Centre for Social Justice and Peace (ACESJP) exists to create a world free from illiteracy, exclusion, violence, and gender inequality.
OUR VISION
We envision a world where social justice, human rights, and equitable power relations between all humanity are recognized as factors for sustainable peace and development.
OUR MISSION
To create a just, fairer and peaceful Uganda society for all.
OUR PILLARS
We LISTEN
We LEARN
We ENGAGE
We CO-CREATE SOLUTIONS
We STRIVE FOR LASTING IMPACT
In pursuit of our goal we focus on;
Supporting disadvantaged school-going children to learn, thrive, and defend their right to acquire an education.
Working closely with individuals, institutions and communities to tackle root causes of violence against children, women and girls.
Advancing processes that fully utilize the potential of women and girls, and young people to challenge barriers that constrain their choice and agency.
Innovating and scaling interventions that build competencies for conflict resolution and abilities to drive sustainable peace and development among youth.
All our programs align with the following Sustainable Development Goals.
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Promoting access to quality education.
We facilitate greater access to quality education through addressing barriers that marginalize children’s school access, retention, progression, completion and transition.
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Peacebuilding in and through education.
We provide peace and conflict resolution curricular and animate structures in schools such as; restorative circles, peace theatres, and peer mediation committees.
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Economic Empowerment and Livelihoods.
Economic, environmental, social resilience and empowerment are key factors in supporting the abilities of individuals and communities to overcome exclusion, marginalization and poverty.
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LATEST NEWS
A nutritious meal made possible for every school-going child.
Advancing Social Justice may mean different things to different people. Supporting as many school-age-going children in underserved communities to...
ACESJP Features in Rotary Down Under Magazine
We are truly honored to feature for the second time in Rotary Down Under (RDU) magazine (September Issue/ 2021)! Every month, RDU publishes articles...
Closed, Commissioned and Handed over!
Congratulations to our partner school Bukulula Mixed Primary upon your two newly completed projects. It was a real pleasure working with your...
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