A women and girls-centered non-profit dedicated to empowering girls to realize their full potential — because when a girl is empowered, entire communities thrive.
Tekere Girl Child Empowerment (TEGEM) is a women and girls-centered non-profit dedicated to empowering girls to realize their full potential. What began in 2004 as a community-based response to Tororo District's health and social needs evolved into a fully registered NGO in 2019.
We believe that when a girl is empowered, the entire community thrives — providing access to accurate information, life skills, and positive behavior change around Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Family Planning.
Learn more about usEverything we do falls under one of these interconnected areas of work.
Access to family planning, reproductive health services, and SGBV prevention and response.
Equipping individuals and communities to take charge of their own health and well-being.
Closing learning gaps and keeping girls in school through inclusive, student-centered teaching.
Vocational skills, financial literacy, and micro-finance access for sustainable livelihoods.
Envision a healthy community of empowered girls, boys, and young women for sustainable development.
To empower girls and young women through holistic approaches for improved health.
To promote a holistic human being with good health and skills training for improved livelihoods.
A small sample of what your support has already made possible.
Distributed food, clothing, and scholastic materials to 170 families — including elderly people and persons with disabilities — through community leader networks across the…
Trained 300 VHTs, 120 health workers, and 400 teachers on case identification and referral, and reached 14,200+ people through community dialogues plus over one…
Enrolled 12,122 pregnant women across four districts, achieving a 99% HIV-free newborn rate by training 600 TBAs and 300 health workers on Option B+…
There are many ways to stand with TEGEM — pick the one that fits you best.
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TEGEM's work is made possible through collaboration with funders, government bodies, and fellow changemakers. Hover a logo to see it in colour.
