Samaritans Alliance for Health and Development Foundation (DASH Foundation) is a registered Community Based Organisation in Uganda delivering high impact, community led health and development interventions in Kitgum District. Our work is rooted in a strong, well-established community network, anchored
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Strategic Health Partnerships DASH Foundation believes that strong partnerships are essential for delivering quality, sustainable healthcare services. Through our Health Centre III, we work closely with trusted national and international partners to strengthen service delivery, expand community reach and improve
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DASH Foundation operates a well established, registered and fully licensed Health Centre III serving communities in Pager Division, Kitgum Municipality. The health centre provides essential primary healthcare services in a safe, organised and supportive environment. Our facility plays a central
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Implementing Organisation:Samaritans Alliance for Health and Development Foundation (DASH Foundation) Location:Pager Division, Kitgum Municipality, Kitgum District, Uganda Project Duration:2024 – 2027 Target Group:Children under five years of age, expectant mothers, adolescents, youth and vulnerable households Target Reach:1,000 children under five
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At DASH Foundation, we provide a wide range of services aimed at improving the health, wellbeing, education, and livelihoods of communities in Pager Division, Kitgum Municipality and beyond. Our programmes focus on children, youth, expectant mothers, families and the wider
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The DASH Foundation is a registered community based organisation in Uganda. We work to support the people of Kitgum Municipality and the wider Kitgum District. Our team is made up of skilled professionals dedicated to improving health and local livelihoods.
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DASH Foundation is a registered Community Based Organisation in Uganda. We are located in Pager Division, Kitgum Municipality, Kitgum District. Our foundation is fully registered with the local authorities. We hold the registration number National Registration No: 80034802685756 with Uganda
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DASH Foundation provides comprehensive health and emergency response services to communities affected by crises, including disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and conflict situations. Our team works quickly to assess the needs of affected populations and provide immediate medical care, first aid,
DASH Foundation supports vulnerable households through livelihood projects and socio-economic programmes aimed at reducing poverty and improving self reliance. Our initiatives provide practical skills training, guidance on income-generating activities, and support for small scale business development, tailored to the local
DASH Foundation actively promotes education for all, with a special focus on supporting girl child education. We work to remove barriers that prevent girls from attending school, including financial constraints, cultural practices, and lack of resources. Our programmes include providing
DASH Foundation runs an advocacy programme that defends human rights, promotes justice, and addresses sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Our team works with community members, leaders, and institutions to raise awareness about rights, legal protections, and support mechanisms for victims
DASH Foundation promotes access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene practices to improve environmental health in both rural and urban communities. Our programmes provide education on proper handwashing, safe water handling, latrine use, waste management, and the prevention of waterborne
DASH Foundation promotes peace, social cohesion, and justice to foster unity among communities and diverse tribes in Uganda. We support dialogue, conflict resolution, and community reconciliation initiatives that respect cultural diversity while addressing historical or emerging tensions. Through education, awareness
DASH Foundation supports expectant mothers and families by providing essential maternal and community health services at our Health Centre III. We offer health education, routine check-ups and guidance to help women maintain healthy pregnancies and prepare for safe delivery. Our
We provide youth friendly health services designed to meet the specific needs of adolescents and young people in our community. These services focus on sexual and reproductive health, HIV prevention, counselling and life skills education. DASH Foundation creates a welcoming
DASH Foundation provides free, confidential and reliable HIV testing and counselling services through our Health Centre III in Pager Division. Our services are open to adolescents, young people, expectant mothers and members of the wider community. We offer both pre-test
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Samaritans Alliance for Health and Development Foundation (DASH Foundation) is a registered Community Based Organisation (CBO) operating in Uganda. We are based in Pager Division, Kitgum Municipality, Kitgum District. Our vision is a healthy and empowered community, peacefully co-existing with
We operate a fully registered and licensed Health Centre III, which serves as a key point of access to essential healthcare services in Pager Division in Kitgum Municipality. The health centre provides a safe, organised and supportive environment for clients
DASH Foundation is supported by a team of qualified and experienced professionals who are committed to serving the community with care and integrity. Our staff have strong backgrounds in health service delivery, community mobilisation, counselling and programme management. They work
DASH Foundation uses Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) materials to raise awareness and promote healthy behaviours within the community. These materials support education on HIV prevention, malaria control, hygiene, maternal health and general wellbeing. Through using clear, culturally appropriate messages, we
We maintain strong and positive working relationships with political and technical leadership in Kitgum Municipality and Kitgum District. These partnerships support coordination, accountability and effective service delivery. Through working closely with local authorities, health offices and community structures, DASH Foundation
DASH Foundation is guided by an active and well structured Board of Directors and Secretariat. The Board provides strategic leadership, oversight and policy direction, while the Secretariat manages day to day operations and programme implementation. Together, they ensure transparency, accountability
The CASCADED Under Five Free Malaria Programme is DASH Foundation’s flagship initiative aimed at reducing malaria-related illness and deaths among infants and children under five years of age. The programme takes a holistic approach by strengthening health services, promoting prevention and engaging communities to address the wider factors that affect child health. Through this programme, DASH Foundation targets 1,000 children by the end of 2027, while also supporting adolescents, youth, expectant mothers and families. The following projects and activities are implemented under the CASCADED Programme.
Under the CASCADED Programme, DASH Foundation supports the distribution and proper use of malaria prevention tools for households with children under five and expectant mothers. This includes promoting the correct use of insecticide-treated mosquito nets and other preventive measures at
Under the CASCADED Programme, DASH Foundation provides free and confidential HIV testing and counselling services at its Health Centre III and through community-based activities. These services support early detection, prevention and treatment, which are essential for protecting maternal and child
Condom distribution is a key prevention activity within the CASCADED Programme. DASH Foundation provides free male and female condoms to adolescents and young people in need, alongside education on correct and consistent use. This intervention helps reduce the spread of
Community outreach is delivered through strong local networks, including Village Health Teams (VHTs). These trusted community members play a vital role in health education, early identification of illness and referral to health facilities. Under the CASCADED Programme, VHTs support malaria
A core component of the CASCADED Programme is malaria prevention and early treatment for children under five years of age. DASH Foundation supports caregivers with information on malaria symptoms, prevention methods and the importance of early testing and treatment. Children
DASH Foundation provides regular health education sessions for mothers, expectant women and caregivers as part of the CASCADED Programme. These sessions focus on malaria prevention, nutrition, hygiene, immunisation and child care practices. Through equipping caregivers with accurate and practical information,
The CASCADED Programme uses Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) to promote positive health behaviours at community level. DASH Foundation develops and distributes easy-to-understand materials on malaria prevention, HIV awareness, sanitation and maternal health. Community meetings, group discussions and outreach activities help
DASH Foundation supports referral and follow up services for children under five and vulnerable families identified through community outreach or health facility visits. When specialised care is needed, clients are referred to higher-level health facilities. Follow-up visits help ensure children
DASH Foundation integrates monitoring and data collection into all CASCADED Programme activities to ensure quality service delivery and continuous improvement. Health workers and community volunteers collect basic data on service uptake, malaria cases, referrals and follow up outcomes. This information
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DASH Foundation provides comprehensive health and emergency response services to communities affected by crises, including disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and conflict situations. Our team works quickly to assess the needs of affected populations and provide immediate medical care, first aid,
DASH Foundation supports vulnerable households through livelihood projects and socio-economic programmes aimed at reducing poverty and improving self reliance. Our initiatives provide practical skills training, guidance on income-generating activities, and support for small scale business development, tailored to the local
DASH Foundation actively promotes education for all, with a special focus on supporting girl child education. We work to remove barriers that prevent girls from attending school, including financial constraints, cultural practices, and lack of resources. Our programmes include providing
