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Est. 2004

Building Peace, Restoring Lives.

Rooted in the community, VISO provides humanitarian expertise to transform post-conflict regions through sustainable recovery and social justice.

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Contextual background of Northern Uganda
Our Identity & Mission

Driven by Lived Experience, Led by Community.

Voluntary Initiative Support Organization (VISO) is a youth-founded, community-led humanitarian agency transforming Northern Uganda through peacebuilding and resilience.

Why VISO Exists

Northern Uganda carries the weight of a complex post-conflict history. For too long, "solutions" have been imported from the outside. VISO was born from a different philosophy: The community already possesses the wisdom to heal itself.

Founded by individuals who grew up amidst the region's challenges, VISO functions as a bridge between immediate humanitarian need and long-term social justice.

"We don't just work in the community; we are the community."
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Community-Led Governance

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Youth Leadership Ratio

Focusing on shifting power to the next generation of Northern Ugandan leaders through localized expertise.

Our Strategic Pillars for 2026

Youth Power

Fostering spaces where young people lead mediation, climate advocacy, and local governance monitoring.

Healing & Resilience

Providing trauma-informed care and psychosocial support to children and families affected by displacement.

Justice & Peace

Community-led peacebuilding initiatives that resolve land disputes and foster inter-generational dialogue.

Driven by Purpose

Our Theory of Change

We believe that when children and youth are safe, heard, and empowered, they become the primary architects of a peaceful society.

By focusing on grassroots capacity and localized response, we ensure that every dollar translates into a permanent shift in community resilience.

Registered Community-Based Organization (CBO) with deep operational reach across Northern Uganda districts.

Adherence to international Child Protection and Safeguarding standards in all field operations.

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