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Background Jinja Area Communities Federation (JIACOFE) is an umbrella association of parents, children and youth who came together in 2004 to promote the overall well being of children and youth, including the social and economic aspects of their future. JIACOFE is a Child focused local NGO registered by the Uganda NGO Board. It operates in 3 districts i.e. Jinja Kamuli and Mayuge in Busoga Sub region, Eastern Uganda. JIACOFE implements interventions through six Community Based Organizations (CBOs) namely; Kamuli and Buwuda communities in Kamuli district, Buwenge and Wanyange communities in Jinja district, Buwaaya and Imanyiro communities in Mayuge District. The Community Based Organizations are managed by parents, children and youth associative structures representing parents and children assemblies that form the Federation. Members and partners of Jinja area Communities Federation are inspired by its Vision, Mission and Values.

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