Opolot Fred Foundation
About Us
Opolot Fred Foundation is a registered non-profitable organisation whose works are directed towards improving livelihoods in the rural fishing communities of Teso sub region through rehabilitation of health and education facilities, increase of output and quality of farm products as well as building capacity of women and youth saving and credit groups.
While addressing agricultural livelihood is our starting point, together with partners, we are concurrently investing in Health and Education for locals to narrow the inequalities, develop their mindsets, so as to create sustained improvements in livelihoods of people in the Teso sub region.
Our Mission
Committed to empowering underserved fishing communities through implementation of programs that support expansion of social safety nets while building capacity of beneficiaries to actively participate in national Development process.
Our Vision
To Alleviate Poverty and create a sustained socio-economic Transformation in rural fishing communities.
Our Strategic Objectives
Improve access to vital services so as to strengthen health and wellbeing of beneficiaries.
Facilitate capacity building, mindset change and local artisan skills development purposely to diversify livelihoods.
Organize individuals into registered savings groups and provide revolving funds to support establishment of micro and small-scale social enterprises owned and managed by locals.
Our Approach
It’s a self-help approach to development where community participation is encouraged and integrated in the planning, designing, implementation and evaluation of programs to ensure they not only address present needs but also empower beneficiaries to sustainably respond to their evolving needs.
Our Focus
Livelihood For All
In the face of declining fish catch, extreme weather events, population growth, and stringent Gov’t regulations on fishing, Serere District, a predominantly fishing community is under pressure to construct diverse portfolios of activities and social support capabilities for locals to adapt to socio-economic challenges and mitigate emerging effects of climate change.
Health
For resource dependent communities like Pingire where fishing and farming are main activities, the health of the population is of paramount importance if people are to remain productive and sustain a viable livelihood.
Education
We believe to create a healthier and sustainable future for all, affordable and quality education is a pertinent tool for creating awareness and capability, enhancing quality of life, and promoting holistic human development in rural areas and the nation in general.
