Program Areas
Community Focus International (CFI) is dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding in four key program areas detailed in our Strategic Plan 2023 – 2027. We aim to drive positive change through research, innovation, and collaboration and create meaningful impact in these critical sectors.
Assistive Technology Devices
CFI enriches the lives of persons with disabilities by making customised wheelchairs, to promote independent mobility. Through this initiative, CFI fosters inclusivity and accessibility in communities, empowering individuals to navigate their surroundings with ease and dignity.
Inclusive Education
In rural Oyam and Lira, CFI advocates for inclusive education, uniting all children in shared classrooms regardless of ability. Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 4, this commitment ensures equitable access to education for diverse learners, including those with disabilities and from marginalized backgrounds, fostering inclusive learning environments for all.
Health & WASH
To promote Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights among adolescents and young people, CFI empowers them with the knowledge and skills to make healthy choices and contribute to positive outcomes for their health and well-being. We are involved in Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights using Peer Educators and the Village Health Team approach in reaching out to adolescents and young people.
Socio-Economic Empowerment
CFI champions socio-economic empowerment for Persons With Disabilities, vital for fostering inclusivity and fulfilling lives. Through innovative methods like Village Savings and Loan Associations and the Piggery approach, CFI facilitates economic independence, ensuring Persons With Disabilities have equal opportunities to thrive within their communities.
The Essence of Our Mission and Inclusive Approach
Strategic Interventions
CFI will contribute to an increased and sustained quality standard of living and equitable access to social services for 3,545 most Vulnerable PWDs and caregivers by 2027. With four specific objectives; Increased PWDs’ accessing positive and peaceful relationships in their families and communities; Increased most vulnerable people’s protection from infection and diseases; Increased children attaining quality basic education by the age of 7-16-year-old; and Increased sustainable income and resilience to shock and stress among most vulnerable communities. To achieve the outcome of the above objectives, CFI will use a holistic approach of models to achieve the project goal between 2023 to 2027.
Strategic approach
Given the strategic challenges faced by PWDs and their families, CFI will carry out interventions aimed at removing barriers in the 4 main areas to ensure reduced challenges faced by PWDs and improve on involvement, inclusion and engagement of PWDs in development processes. The strategic areas of intervention proposed have however been kept broad so that different interventions can be proposed and undertaken by the organization. It is believed that within the broad areas proposed, the organization can propose interventions that are best suited to the operational context.
Our Team
Team of experienced Social Workers
Ben Ocan
Executive Director
Ponsiano Coda
Program Manager
Rebecca Atala
Finance & Administrative Officer
Christopher Atworo
Project Officer
Significant Change Stories
Discover inspiring stories of transformation and resilience, showcasing the impact of our programs on individuals and communities.
Today, Sharon is a councilor representing persons with disability in Otwal subcounty and she attributes this success to the ability to move and canvas votes in her locality. She also owns a hairdressing business.
Sharon Auma
Beneficiary of Wheelchair and Economic Empowerment programs – VSLA
I am greatful to CFI for helping me regain my strength and be able to walk again. Thank you for the wheelchair.
Prisco Akaki
17 year old beneficiary form Oyam District, Uganda.
I was the best in my class at the end of second term exams. i am very happy because i now understand better what the teachers teach us.
Nengo Innocent
8 year old beneficiary of Alternantive Basic Education from Orem Primary School.
Nancy, Emmanuel’s mother is grateful that she can now carry her son to the hospital when sick and conveniently take him to church and school. These tasks were very difficult before he had the wheelchair.
Emmanuel Ojok
7 year old beneficiary of a Wheel Chair.
