DORCUS FAITH MINISTRIES at a Glance
A Bit of Background
Dorcus Faith Ministries (DFM’S) is a Non-governmental Health promotion and Disease prevention program registered and operating in Uganda since 2017
Mission
To contribute to the attainment of high quality of life of the community through proven health promotion and disease prevention interventions and innovations.
Vision
A community free from Malaria, HIV/AIDS and Drug Substance abuse
Values
1) Innovation
2) Creativity
3) Integrity
4) Excellence
5) Partnerships
Core Interventions
1) Malaria prevention
2) Medical Mission in communities where access to healthcare service delivery is a challenge
3) Promoting treatment adherence through Psycho - socio support for people living with HIV/AIDS
4) Prevention of Drug substance abuse
5) Advocacy and partnership
Core Intervention 1: Malaria prevention
Empowering communities for Malaria prevention and elimination
Activities
a) Promotion of Long lasting Insecticide treated Nets (LLINs)
b) Health Education and control of Mosquito breeding sites
c) Social Marketing of Indoor residual spraying, LLINs and Mosquito Repellents
Core Intervention 2: Medical Missions with a component of Community Health Evangelism (CHE)
Providing basic care to communities where access to health care service delivery is a challenge, working in partnership with local churches and local health care providers
Activities
1) General patient care, Dental extraction, Basic laboratory tests and Reading glasses
2) Health Education on the prevailing disease conditions in the area
3) Spiritual care and Counseling
Core Intervention 3: Psycho socio support to people living with HIV/AIDS
Activities
1) Adherence counselling
2) Home visits and patient follow up
3) Training on fighting stigma
Core intervention 4: Prevention of Substance Abuse
Over 78% of Uganda’s population is under 30 years of age and majority are unemployed which has led to increased substance abuse especially Alcohol and Marijuana. As a result of this has led to increase in crime, HIV/AIDS, and unwanted teenage pregnancies.
Activities
1) Basic life skills development
2) Friendly health education in schools on reproductive health issues, HIV transmission and prevention messages.
3) Counselling sessions for teenagers
Core Intervention 5: Advocacy and Partnerships
To strategically position DFMs to partner with other national, regional and international stake holders to achieve its objectives
Activities
1) Strategically position DFM’s on forums such as UNITAID, GLOBAL FUND, PREFAR for advocacy
2) Put in place Institutional structures to advocate for DFM’s activities.
DORCUS FAITH MINISTRIES
Working Towards a Brighter Future
At DORCUS FAITH MINISTRIES we’re raising funds and promoting initiatives to serve the people who need them most. We believe in taking action with urgency in order to raise public awareness about some of the most pressing issues facing today’s society. Please join us by supporting our efforts to make a measurable difference in the lives of others.
DORCUS FAITH MINISTRIES
Working Towards a Brighter Future
At DORCUS FAITH MINISTRIES we’re raising funds and promoting initiatives to serve the people who need them most. We believe in taking action with urgency in order to raise public awareness about some of the most pressing issues facing today’s society. Please join us by supporting our efforts to make a measurable difference in the lives of others.
DORCUS FAITH MINISTRIES at a Glance
A Bit of Background
Here at DORCUS FAITH MINISTRIES, we are driven by a single goal; to do our part in making the world a better place for all. Our decision making process is informed by comprehensive empirical studies and high quality data evaluation. We strive to build productive relationships and make a positive impact with all of our pursuits.
Activities : Basic healthcare treatment, laboratory testing, Health Education and Counselling
Malaria Prevention
People living HIV, Pregnant women and Children under the age of 5
With our organization’s mission always in mind, we strive to find new strategies for dealing the challenge of Malaria. Malaria is the number one killer in sub - Saharan Africa. A long lasting mosquito net has been proven as a number one preventative measure for Malaria and Indoor residual spraying. Through the outreach program we encourage and provide mosquito Bed nets to the most vulnerable communities and encourage Indoor residual spraying through social marketing
Free Medical Missions
Communities where access to medical treatment is a challenge
At DORCUS FAITH MINISTRIES, we are dedicated to stepping up our efforts in addressing this inequalities in access to basic healthcare treatment. Providing free medical treatment is by no means an easy feat, but through cooperation and community empowerment we believe we can facilitate progress in this area. We are always striving to make a difference, and invite you to learn more and lend your support.
Advocacy for People living with HIV and Malaria
PLHIV and those suffering from Malaria
With this initiative, our goal is to promote great opportunities for those in need. With access to the right medicines which are affordable and of great quality. We do this on local and global platforms such as Global Fund, UNITAID, PEFAR who influence decisions in the global market
Promoting treatment adherence through Psycho - Socio support for people living with HIV/AIDS
Supporting those facing treatment challenges ans fighting stigma
With this initiative, our goal is to provide treatment support and improve HIV adherence to treatment through
1) Adherence counseling
2) Home visits and patient follow up
3) Training on fighting stigma
With access to the right resources, people can become empowered by their own abilities and gain the confidence to fulfill their potential and live a health life. Learn more about our work by getting in touch with our team today.
"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together"