Tekere Girl Child Empowerment (TEGEM) is a non-profit organization, a women and girls-centred initiative dedicated to empowering girls to realize their full potential. What began in 2004 as a community-based organisation in response to the growing health and social needs of the Tororo district community, evolved into a fully registered NGO in 2019.
At TEGEM, we believe that when a girl is empowered, entire communities thrive. Our work focuses on providing access to accurate information, life skills, and positive behavior change around Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Family Planning. Through education and support, we help girls and young women make informed decisions, stay in school, and build brighter futures.
In order to achieve our mission and vision, we are focusing on women and girls empowerment, education excellence, quality of care, research and innovation and reducing gender based violence. We work with the existing systems to build the capacity and ensure sustainability. We reach out to the girls in their schools and community without creating any fears that come with change of environment. We are committed to creating a change that will help girls unleash their potential while working with the key stakeholders and local leadership.
The best strategy we always employ includes involving men and cultural leaders in the fight against teenage pregnancy and child marriage. The custodians of culture are living with the girls in the same community. However, building their capacity to appreciate positive cultural values is our niche. We would like to see cultural leaders who are promoting healthy values to support empowerment of women and girls. Not to invent a will, we also work with or partners who have the same ideology to build synergies and avoid duplication.
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 through social mobilization and nurturing cultural values.
At TEGEM, our work is guided by core values that reflect who we are, what we stand for, and how we serve—from empowering girls and women to advancing reproductive health and rights. These values define everything we do and shape the way we engage with and support our communities.
Promote honest communication and accountability across all operations.
Equip girls with skills, knowledge, and confidence to lead.
Foster continuous development of individuals and organizational capacities.
Advocate fair access to opportunities and resources for all.
Inspire determination and resilience to overcome obstacles and succeed.
