Vision
A society that actively values and consistently supports women and girls on their journey to positive mental health and social inclusion.
Strategic Plan · 2025–2028
A four-year roadmap to deeper, lasting impact.
Aanyu Initiative Uganda's Strategic Plan (2025–2028) advances mental health, advocacy, and socio-economic inclusion for vulnerable women and the girl child, building on our foundational work and scaling reach across Greater Kampala, Luweero, and Nakaseke.
Executive Summary
Building a society where every woman and girl thrives.
AIU recognizes the urgent need to address the mental health crisis and socio-economic challenges faced by vulnerable women and girls in Uganda. Despite progress, mental health support remains underfunded and misunderstood, leading to stigma, discrimination, and limited access to quality services.
This strategic plan serves as a roadmap for AIU's growth and sustainability over the next four years. It outlines our goals, thematic areas, and actionable strategies to address the systemic barriers faced by our beneficiaries, while aligning with national and international development priorities.
Mission
To advocate for mental health and human rights through education, sensitization, research, and the provision of holistic, quality mental health support services for women and girls in Uganda.
Six Thematic Areas
Where we'll focus from 2025 to 2028.
01
Mental Health & Psychosocial Support
Establish and operationalize a dedicated Mind Guard Centre; deliver tailored mental health services, therapeutic interventions, and psychosocial support, especially for women living with HIV/AIDS or facing stigma and discrimination.
02
Economic & Social Empowerment
Empower vulnerable women and girls through vocational training, financial literacy, micro-loans, and access to income-generating opportunities that foster self-reliance and dignity.
03
Shelter & Safety
Provide temporary safe spaces for women and girls facing homelessness, eviction, or family neglect, and support residents into long-term housing through a structured re-integration program.
04
Advocacy & Rights Protection
Amplify the voices of women and girls through policy advocacy, sensitization, and awareness campaigns that combat stigma, discrimination, and legal barriers.
05
Health & Well-Being
Address the broader health needs of women and girls, including sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), nutrition, HIV/AIDS management, and Drop-in Centres in rural areas.
06
Organizational Development
Strengthen AIU's institutional capacity, governance, fundraising, and resource mobilization to ensure long-term impact and growth.
Strategic Objectives
What we'll deliver, by area.
Mental Health & Psychosocial Support
- Establish and operationalize a dedicated Mind Guard Centre.
- Conduct 100+ mental health awareness outreaches in rural and urban communities.
- Provide group therapy and individual counselling to 5,000 beneficiaries.
Economic & Social Empowerment
- Train 1,000 women and girls in entrepreneurship, innovation, and vocational skills.
- Facilitate access to micro-loans and financial literacy programs for 500 participants.
- Run annual mentorship programs that promote professional growth and resilience.
Shelter & Safety
- Maintain and expand temporary shelter facilities for up to 300 individuals annually.
- Develop a re-integration program for long-term housing solutions.
Advocacy & Rights Protection
- Advocate for legal reforms to protect women and girls against eviction, discrimination, and violence.
- Engage media platforms and community leaders to foster acceptance and inclusion.
- Host quarterly stakeholder dialogues with local governments, health providers, and CSOs.
Health & Well-Being
- Partner with healthcare providers to establish HIV/AIDS-friendly Drop-in Centres in rural areas.
- Provide nutritional support to 1,000 vulnerable women living with HIV/AIDS.
- Conduct SRHR sensitization workshops reaching at least 2,000 participants annually.
Organizational Development
- Implement a robust fundraising strategy including proposal development and donor engagement.
- Train AIU staff in governance, financial management, and monitoring & evaluation.
- Strengthen national and international partnerships for resource mobilization.
Where we work
Expanding reach across Uganda.
Urban Areas
Greater Kampala, including Kampala, Mukono, and Wakiso, for immediate access to facilities and partnerships.
Rural Areas
Luweero and Nakaseke, addressing the unique challenges of women and girls in remote communities.
Emerging Areas
Additional districts mapped through ongoing research and needs assessments.
Expected Results by 2028
The change we aim to deliver.
10,000
Vulnerable women & girls accessing mental health services
1,500
Households strengthened through sustainable livelihoods
1,000
Women & girls trained in entrepreneurship
300
Individuals sheltered annually
Partner with us
Help us deliver this plan.
Funders, partners, and volunteers, your support turns this roadmap into real change for women and girls across Uganda.