Sharing Circles
Unverified non-profit organisation
At Sharing Circles, our vision is a world where every young person overcomes trauma, understands their human rights, and lives with dignity. Operating in Uganda, we are dedicated to creating safe and supportive environments that address trauma, build confidence, and promote personal growth among youth.
Core Competencies
Trauma-Informed Interventions: Our specialized programs focus on addressing the unique challenges youth face particularly those with disabilities, helping them process and heal from trauma.
Human Rights Advocacy: We educate and empower young people to understand and advocate for their rights.
Personal Growth and Leadership: Through workshops and mentorship, we nurture confidence and foster leadership skills.
Scope of Operation
Our programs primarily target youth in Uganda, focusing on underserved communities where trauma and social exclusion are prevalent. We work with schools, local organizations, and community groups to ensure broad reach and meaningful impact.
Size and Capacity
Sharing Circles is a youth-led organization with a growing team of dedicated facilitators, trainers, and volunteers. Our capacity enables us to implement community-focused projects, such as trauma-informed practice training, career mentorship, and entrepreneurial activities.
Particular Strengths
Guiding Values: Compassion, Agility, Resilience, and Empowerment (C.A.R.E.) shape every aspect of our work.
Holistic Approach: Our programs integrate mental health support, human rights education, and skills development.
Community-Centered Initiatives: From awareness campaigns like “Disability is not a curse, exclusion is” to entrepreneurship projects like bead-making, our work is deeply rooted in community engagement.
Proven Impact: We have successfully piloted initiatives like youth mentoring programs and awareness campaigns, fostering measurable change in young lives.
Website
https://www.sharingcircles.orgYear established
2022Organisation annual cash turnover (in US$ equivalent)
Less than 500,000Participant in relevant networks
Member of Catalyst Now, formerly Catalyst2030. Member of Global Anxiety Alliance of AnxietyUK. Sharing Circles is a pioneering initiative from the Community Solutions Program in the United States.About this organisation
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- Children, youth and family welfare (3388)
- Community development (3808)
- Disability issues (847)
- Education and training (4213)
- Job creation and enterprise development (1318)
- Environment and climate change (1332)
- Gender issues (1654)
- Human rights (1408)
- HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, health and medical (2790)
- Refugees and internally displaced persons (337)