ABOUT TENDER MERCIES OUTREACH FOUNDATION
Tender Mercies Outreach Foundation is an indigenous, independent Non Government Organization operating in Uganda with Registration Number: S. 5914/8162.
TMOF was founded in October 2003 and officially launched on the 18th of September, 2004 with the aim of directly responding to the negative impact of HIV/AIDS, Sickle Cells and Bad water.
TMOF uses a participatory approach with the grass-root communities to help them live sustainable, decent and meaningful lives.
Our Vision
An Empowered, Healthy and Hopeful Society.
Our Mission
To provide holistic care-medical, social, emotional and spiritual support to people who suffer greatly due to HIV/AIDS, Sickle Cells and Bad Water.
Our Objectives
The overall objective of this organization is to offer a unique model of care to People who suffer greatly due to HIV/AIDS, Sickle Cells and Bad Water; a model that takes care of the whole person, including the needs of the body, mind, family and community.
- To provide education opportunities for orphaned and needy children in rural areas.
- Promoting the Intellectual Development and Self Esteem of Orphaned and other Vulnerable Children.
- To provide community based health care (including Voluntary Counseling and testing services) tailored to the individual's situation and needs for persons living with HIV/AIDS.
- To mobilize and support community activities for HIV/AIDS and Sickle Cell prevention, management and treatment
- To provide services that mitigate the socio–economic and other effects of HIV/AIDS and Sickle Cells within the communities.
- To set up vocational training centers to equip beneficiaries with different skills for self-reliance as well as talent development.
- To encourage spiritual growth and dependence on God through bible study, prayer and evangelism activities for the children and their families.
Programs carried out by TMOF.
The main programs carried out include;
- Orphans education (includes vocational training),
- Orphans intellectual and self-esteem development,
- HIV/AIDS Clinics, Sickle Cell Clinics,
- Psychosocial support,
- House hold food security,
- Income Generating Activities,
- Hygiene and Sanitation,
- Safe water,
- Children's Sports,
- Evangelism and Missions.
