40 days…over 40 smiles foundation profile

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Who we are40 DaysOver 40 Smiles Foundation (40-

40) is a Kampala based independent, youth-led,non-governmental, non-partisan and non-prot

professional charity committed to helping vulnerablechildren and communities access quality, all-round

education support and entrepreneurial training thatleads to self-sustainabilit y. Using social media as our

primary platform, we seek to be the change we wantto see. This is by encouraging youths to take active

part in providing solutions to problems that affect theimpoverished and vulnerable communities around us.

Our history40-40 started in March 2012, as a Facebook

group to support vulnerable children. Overtime it has grown into a conuence of youth

seeking to create a movement that takesresponsibility for social change within their

communities.

Originally started during lent, this group'sintention was to collect clothes, toys, books

and other items to benet as many lessfortunate children as possible.

After achieving this goal, we realised thatlove goes beyond a few clothes, play items

and one time delicious meal. Children need aparent, warm hug and renewed hope that their

future is bright.

It is this conviction that led us to continueestablishing projects to ensure self-

sustainability and social security support thatcan cause a wholistic transformation of the

lives of vulnerable children.

Currently, our activities and initiatives rangebetween long term partnerships and project-

specic initiations, all offered to children'shomes/orphanages and communities that

are deemed to be in need of the kind of helpdened along these parameters.

We believe that empowering the children with

practical entrepreneurial skills and helpingvulnerable childrens homes /Orphanages set

up these projects will eventually help morechildren as the success of this model can and

will be replicated elsewhere.

VisionTo be a charity model that offers

self-sustaining holistic support

in education, health, nutrition,spiritual and entrepreneurship,

to vulnerable children inUganda.

MissionThrough the establishment ofincome-generating projects

that enable self-sustainability,we aspire to support 10

vulnerable childrens homes,with a possible 5000 childrenby 2022 by replicating this self-

sustainability model around thecountry.


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Aims andObjectivesAid the education and welfare of vulnerable

children in orphanages, childrens homes and

communities

Lobby and organize events for the purpose of

raising funds or resources that shall be used tomeet the needs as they may arise.

Initiate self-sustaining projects for the children's

homes and vulnerable groups in communities

Initiate avenues of youth empowerment andmentorship at both the children's homes and in

communities.

Acquire assets in trust of children's homes andany other community initiatives that may arise in

the event of time.

Carry out health awareness campaigns in thecommunity.

Engage and equip persons who are under privileged

with survival skills and any other economic skills forthe betterment of their lives.

Offer counseling services.

Advocate through local governments, local institutionsand any other high inuences that affects the socialneeds of the Community

Monitor and evaluate the organizations initiatives.

Facilitate community initiatives morally, nancially andthrough capacity building.

Establish learning centers to meet educational needs

of a community.


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Our coremandateEducation Support40-40 views education support that promotesenterprise and self-sustainability among vulnerablechildren and communities, as a major component of

human development.In order for the next generation to play a crucial

role in the social-economic transformation oftheir communities and country, it is important

that they are empowered through education and

entrepreneurship, which will not only offer them achance at a better life but will also help them act aschange agents in the ght against poverty.

We therefore focus on value addition by providingavenues and linkages to children who have no

means to access education through the provision

of scholastic materials, school fees, and othersuch amenities essential in easing the process ofeducation.

We believe that quality education that involves

integrating the formal curriculum with aspects ofco-curricular activities like handwork and vocational

skills, drama, music and dance, games and sports,etc are essential for young people as a step towards

social and economic development.

Operational areasThe operations of 40-40 are not limited to a particulararea but are decided upon through deliberations and

agreement by the executive committee and board.

BenefciariesPossible beneciaries may include:

Orphans and vulnerable children

Marginalised groups

Displaced people

Any other community or group of people that theexecutive committee and board may decide to support

based on the circumstances pertaining at the time

Note: The number of beneciaries is agreed upon by the

executive committee and board basing on availability ofresources and other factors as and when issues arise.


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Key programmeareasFeeding and nutritionReports attribute the high drop out rates in lower

primary to the lack of food in school. We run aprogramme that supports the provision of food to

children to ensure that they stay in school.

LiteracyIt is important that children learn to read andwrite properly in order for them to grasp basicschool concepts. This will also, gain expansive

knowledge to eventually enable them contributeto the development of the country. Our literacy

programme involves career guidance andcounseling, reading and writing, educational and

study tours, etc.

Sanitation and healthMost homes communities cannot access health

and sanitary ware like medicine, soap, sanitarypads, etc. 40-40 creates avenues to enable

children access these amenities, in line with our

vision

Extra-Curricular SupportThis involves drama, games and sports, andrelated co-curricular activities in order to raise a

generation that exploits talent and give chance totalented children to be recognised

Infrastructural support -- Most homes need properand appropriate structures for accommodation and

educational purposes. Our work involves helping

them set up dormitories, classrooms,libraries, as and when necessary.

Direct education andempowermentThis programme is divided into two;

1. Formal Education-- The knowledge-base provided by

formal education provides a muchgreater chance for individuals to impact

their communities. Therefore, throughthe provision of scholastic materials,

volunteer teachers, school fees andbursaries, and other such support,

we enable vulnerable children have thebest and equitable chance in life.


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40-40 networksMost of our work is done throughpartnerships and we also have a

volunteers program that aims atintegrating people from all walks of

life and from around the world intoour programs either through holding

fundraising events or through taking partin our programmes and activities.

Our projectsGods GraceOrphanageFor 15 months (March 2012 - June2013) our pioneer project was focused

on raising funds and human resourceto take care of Gods Grace Orphanage

located in Kyebando.

In this period, we raised over Ushs50

million, and used this to take careof feeding and nutrition, health andsanitation, education, construction

of a bathroom block, establishmentof a mushroom project, a vegetable

garden, acquisition of a 100-seater tent,counselling and psychological support,

monthly breakfasts, and other suchamenities.

Gods Grace Orphanage had 93 children when wejoined then and they have now increased to over

120.

Through our networks, we reached out toorganisations that share a similar vision, to help

take over the support we were offering to GodsGrace Orphanage and we still remain in contact

with the home to ensure that the childrens lives areprioritised.

Happy Times Child CareInitiativeIn July 2013, we established a partnership with

Happy Times Child Care Initiative. It started in 2006and is a school and home for vulnerable children.

The school is located in Katikamu Luwero and

through the Opportunity for Orphans (040) and othervulnerable children projects, supports 91 orphans

and vulnerable children out of the total population of184 children at the school.

40-40 will support the 040 Project through raising

funds to complete a dormitory as well as provide

support for value addition especially in education.

Our teamThe Foundation is managed by a team of youngprofessionals, divided into various departments, to

which they commit their time and resources towardsfurthering the vision of the foundation.

On addition to this, we shall workwith donors who wish to pay

school fees/tuition for vulnerablestudents.

Infrastructure in form of classroomblocks, libraries/reading rooms

shall be set up in communitiesthat need them depending on

availability of resources.

2. VocationaleducationThis is meant to actualize theempowerment aspect of this

programme. Specic focus is puton the pursuance of vocation

education so that children canably acquire life skills in areas like

computer education, carpentry,mechanics, plumbing, cookery/

bakery, style and fashion designs,among others.

The idea is that these childrencan then be a resource and offer

support to others like them, canstart their own projects, and in

the future, can ably sponsorthemselves to pursue formal

education if they feel the need to.

Self-sustainabilityWe realise that most childrens

homes rely on handouts fromwell wishers and as such, have

no sustainable means of survival.

Therefore, our ultimate goal isthe establishment of income-

generating projects that helpthese homes create a nancial

base that cushions them in thetimes when no donations are

forthcoming.

40-40 facilitates trainings for staffand children in these homes to

be equipped with entrepreneurialskills that build their capacity to

manage these projects.

LegacyThe vision, spirit, and works of

40-40 will and need to live onlong after the founders are gone.

As a result, we intend to promotethe ethos and virtues of 40-40 in

schools and universities.

Through the establishmentof clubs which promote the

spirit and sense of communalresponsibility and giving back at

a young age, we shall nurtureand give rise to change agents

who shall eventually hold thebaton.


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ADDRESS:

40 Days Over 40 Smiles Foundation

Plot 345, Sir Apollo Kaggwa RoadPO Box 10923 Kampala Uganda

Tel: +256 77749999

+256 773152701

+256782433333

Email: [email protected]

Website: 40daysover40smiles.org

Facebook: 40 Days...over 40 smiles:-)Twitter: @40Days_40smiles

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