GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Right now, there are tens of thousands of women and children being trafficked across Uganda. As both a source and destination country for human trafficking, the victims range from infants to adults. In addition, many more suffer under conditions of domestic abuse and oppression. With often nowhere to turn, the cycle has been repeated for years. For generations, this violence has continued. Due to past governmental corruption, the fight to eradicate such injustices has stagnated...
... until now.
We work in conjunction with the police and state attorney's office in order to investigate, make arrests, and follow cases through the courts. We provide holistic care to victims of trafficking and violence through our shelters, our House of Joy hospital, the Tebow Okoa Philippi (TOP) campuses, and our Child Rescue Center. Our social workers provide ongoing support and also engage in community mediation to settle disputes and provide education. We use holistic and individualized care plans for every survivor. We take a survivor-first approach to healing. We understand that healing must occur on many levels: emotional, mental, physical and spiritual. We encourage mediation and family reunification. We fight for justice within the courts when necessary. We don't back away from difficult cases or cower to corrupt officials. We stand for what’s right, no matter what.
Our Presence
Okoa Refuge is the only NGO in Uganda with nationwide operational approval to carry out research, reconnaissance, operations, and arrests in the area of anti-trafficking and gender- based violence. This is due to our ability to build strong partnerships and attain impressive results. We have a seasoned and strong relationship with the Ugandan government.
Our Partnerships
From the moment we get brought in on a case (and oftentimes before), we have an expert partner involved. Through our partnership with the Sentinel Foundation, we are able to carry out anti-trafficking operations on a large scale. At our TOP campuses in partnership with the Tim Tebow Foundation, we are able to provide long-term survivor care to those rescued.
Our Processes
Our success has not been accidental. We have invested heavily into creating SOPs and manuals that contribute to the fast and effective replication of our GBV shelters, ensuring that our impact is measured and maximized. We are laser-focused on creating the framework to achieve our goal of eradicating human trafficking and gender-based violence in Uganda in our lifetime.
In order to operate our Gender-Based Violence shelters effectively, each shelter costs $6,250 per month . Currently, both of our shelters operate on $12,500 per month , or $150,000 annually . These numbers include all expenses: including staffing, legal counseling and followup, court costs, and community outreach. It also includes all expenses incurred during investigations, arrests, and covert operations. The opportunity to expand this movement is truly uncapped. As we look to multiply, each GBV Shelter will cost $75,000 to establish . There are 130 districts in Uganda, all in need of the services rendered through our Gender- Based Violence shelters. You can be a part of rescuing thousands and putting an end to human trafficking and violence across Uganda and beyond.
Per every Gender-Based Violence Shelter
Land purchase and title Complete shelter construction costs Building Furnishing Landscaping and exterior work Establish MOU with local government
15 full-time staff members 2 lawyers 6 social workers 2 caretakers 1 police liaison 1 administrator 1 security guard 1 receptionist 1 cook Court costs and filings Survivor shelter and care
3,000,000
2,500,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
500,000
0
2023 (2 locations)
2024 (3 locations)
2025 (4 locations)
2026 (6 locations)
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If you have any questions or would like to set up a time to discuss the impact of our Gender-Based Violence shelters, please contact:
Tyler Workman Okoa Refuge Founder and CEO
tyler@okoarefuge.org
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