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WHO WE ARE

OUR HISTORY

INTRODUCTION

In the wake of a protracted Karamojong conflict, raids, and kidnappings, APPCO was founded in 2010 to provide psychiatric support, family reunions, basic relief and resettlement packages, and assistance in mobilizing communities to coexist. APPCO has been dedicated to enabling communities impacted by armed conflict and other man-made and natural disasters to enhance their livelihoods, social health, and protection requirements. When UN Women started Community Development Projects and capacity-building workshops for the Northern, Eastern, and Karamoja areas in 2010, APPCO joined the development partnership. As of December 2025, APPCO has developed into a reputable national NGO with a proven track record in more than 18 districts.

2010

2010
START
2022 STRATEGIC PLAN
PRESENT
2027

WHO WE ARE

APPCO employs advocacy, development, and support to address the causes and consequences of poverty. The situations of women and children who are marginalized, vulnerable, and deprived in the communities we serve are the main focus of our activities. We promote education, provide communities with the resources they need to end violence against women and girls, construct and equip schools and health facilities, train farmers and medical professionals, participate in advocacy campaigns, distribute better crop and animal breeds, and provide clean, safe water.

PROGRESS TO STRATEGY 2027 61%

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Since 2010, APPCO has served the most vulnerable populations in Uganda, from the South West, West Nile, Central Region, Acholi lands, Lango , Teso region, Karamoja sub-regions among others, with a focus on refugee communities

Our Theory of Change

If households are supported to peacefully co-exist, have access to inclusive education and life skills: Empower to generate income, meet their food and health needs while sustainably conserving the environment: Then they will develop resilience, become productive and enjoy equal dignity and wellbeing

OUR PROFILE

VISION

“A society where children, women and their communities are empowered and enjoy equal dignity and wellbeing free from poverty”.

MISSION

APPCO works in partnership with communities, civil society and government to empower children and women to survive and thrive in ending poverty for healthy and sustainable well-being”

2023 - 2027 Focus

APPCO will work towards a holistic vision for the improved well-being of children, in which all girls and boys: • Enjoy good health • Are educated for life • Are cared for, protected, and participating • Experience socio-economic sustainability

OUR CORE VALUE

Intergrity

Being honest, dedicated, and loyal with transparency in ownership and communication represents the spirit of our daily work life. We follow the golden rule by treating others as we wish to be treated and by meeting our commitments.

Partnership

We accept the obligation of joint participation, a shared goal, and mutual accountability that our partnership requires. We recognize our beneficiaries as key partners at all levels and will, at all times, be guided by the relationship especially in signing contracts with donor partners.

Commitment

Commitment to the poor, the underprivileged, the marginalized, and the handicapped, our pursuit of excellence is driven by high professional standards in delivering quality products and services to our beneficiaries, partners, and stakeholders.

Accountability

We take personal responsibility for using our resources efficiently, achieving measurable results, and being accountable to supporters, partners, and, most of all, children

Inclusiveness

We take personal responsibility for using our resources efficiently, achieving measurable results, and being accountable to supporters, partners, and, most of all, children

Strategic Program Choices

EDUCATION

APPCO works with education stakeholders to support vulnerable children from all backgrounds to successfully navigate the education system despite challenges.

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LIVELIHOOD

Our programming on livelihood is geared toward achieving improved Food Security and Incomes for individual households and communities.

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PROTECTION

We focus on building the capacity of Protection systems, creating a safe and productive environment for women and girls at the family, community, and institutional levels.

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HEALTH

Our health program focus on supporting communities with interventions that can help them with practical skills on how to live a healthy life both at home, school and within the community.

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