SMVA Trust is a not for profit 501 (c) 3 charitable organization, currently listed as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in associative status with the Department of Public Information of the United Nations and are actively involved in advancing the all-important Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
OUR PARTNERSHIP:
Since 2019, SMVA has been supporting several local community projects at our school for orphans (Shine Preparatory school), government primary schools, government health centres, and during disasters (emergency situations).
The Luena Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to providing critical services to vulnerable children, families and communities worldwide – through conducting in-depth analysis and forming partnerships to implement project-based objectives based on the community’s priority needs.
OUR PARTNERSHIP:
With successful implementation of a school WASH project they funded in July 2022, and followed by a visit by Luena Foundation founders in September 2022, the foundation has been providing a catalytic micro-grants, strategic advice and global networking opportunities to help improve PARC-Uganda’s operations and visibility.
Crooked Trails is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works to ensure that travel is a positive force in the world by partnering with travelers and tour operators to support locally owned community-based tourism development projects across the globe.
OUR PARTNERSHIP:
We have partnered with the Crocked Trails to develop a community based tourism trail in Kasese, western Uganda that will not only provide travelers (tourists) with an opportunity to experience the community life and appreciate the daily lives of the local people, but also directly contribute to the livelihoods of the villagers through creating supplementary income, local jobs and supporting the expansion and sustainability of our programs that solely targets children.
The Foundation for Small Voices (FSV) is a U.S based not-for-profit organization dedicated to using music to cross cultural, generational, and ideological boundaries to raise awareness and funds for national and international programs for children
OUR PARTNERSHIP
Since 2018, FSV has been supporting micro-initiatives (small projects) at our community school (Shine Preparatory school)
Worldwide Action is a UK based charity committed to taking positive and pragmatic action in supporting children and young people around the world to live in safety and to facilitate their learning and development.
OUR PARTNERSHIP
Since 2018, Worldwide Action has been supporting children at our community school (Shine Preparatory school) through provision of pens and pencils as well as engagement in global ARTS competitions
Kasese District Local Government (Kasese DLG) is the local administrative unit and the arm of the Ugandan central government in Kasese.
OUR PARTNERSHIP
Since our inception, we have closely worked with various departments at Kasese District Local Government not only in planning and design for the community projects, but also in the process of pursuing CBO/NGO regulatory procedures as required by the law in Uganda.
