At NELHIN, we are dedicated to making a positive impact in our community through a variety of initiatives and programs. We focus on Entrepreneurship & Art Incubation, Integration & Social Cohesion, Women Empowerment & Childcare and Wellness & Mental Health, aiming to empower individuals and create lasting change. Our team works collaboratively with volunteers, partners, and local organizations to provide resources, support, and opportunities for growth. Join us in our mission to inspire, uplift, and transform lives for a better tomorrow!
To build the resilience and self-reliance of refugees, NELHIN is investing efforts across four focus areas:
ENTREPRENEURSHIP & ART INCUBATION
We empower young community members by catalysing their entrepreneurial endeavors and artistic talents:
Integrated Upshift
i-UPSHIFT empowers marginalized adolescents and youth to become social innovators and produce social impact on their communities.
Gender & Entrepreneurship Together
We empower Gender-Based Violence survivors by providing them with entrepreneurial skills through the Gender and Entrepreneurship Together methodology. Then we offer support to promising business ideas with a start-up fund of USD 100 to help kick-start their ventures.
Start & Improve Your Business (SIYB)
We empower people without a business plan who would like to start a business, potential entrepreneurs with a concrete business idea who want to start a profitable and sustainable small business and people already practicing entrepreneurship to good principles of business management.
INTEGRATION & SOCIAL COHESION
Provide an integrated support program for assimilation of refugee community in their host country:
English Language
We provide equitable opportunities to young refugees so that they can integrate into Uganda by breaking language barriers. We also support new arrivals with immediate translation coupled with mentorship to guide them through the host country for a smooth transition.
Digital literacy
We offer digital literacy training that equips individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to use computers competently, securely, and efficiently.
Social cohesion & Peacebuilding
We focus on building strong relationships, promoting mutual respect, and creating a peaceful environment for all residents in hosting districts.
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT & CHILDCARE
We work toward build a generation of women who are informed, self-assured against inequality & justice. We provide skills & knowledge to young women that they need to become successfully confident & self-reliant individuals.
Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
We establish community-based women’s groups consisting Gender-Based Violence survivors of and facilitate their connection with other women’s groups in the community. They serve as valuable platforms for discussing topics related to womanhood, empowerment, and feminism.
Early Start program for vulnerable children
We focus on preparing the most vulnerable children for school and ensuring their overall development through various services. This includes supporting their early learning and development, promoting good mental well-being, and ensuring optimal physical health.
WELLNESS & MENTAL HEALTH
We work to improve the state of mental well-being of children, adolescents and adults than will enable them to cope with stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn & work well and contribute to the community.
Mental Health & Psychosocial support
At NELHIN, we provide a well-organized psychosocial support including counselling services and mental health education to orphans and separated children both in schools and out of school together with their caregivers.
Environment Actions
We focus our campaign to significantly decrease the use of single-use plastic to a point where it becomes close to non-existent. Our efforts stem from a deep concern over the negative environmental impact of single-use plastics that are disposed of together with waste under the ground.
our theory of change
NELHIN’s Theory of Change
Our theory of change emphasizes interconnectedness between our interventions (Integration and social cohesion, alongside Entrepreneurship, Women’s empowerment, and Mental Health) as drivers of community wellbeing and resilience. It posits that fostering inclusive environments enhances social connections, which in turn supports mental health and well-being. By empowering women through entrepreneurship programs, they gain economic independence and agency, creating role models and reducing societal barriers. This empowerment facilitate integration by encouraging diverse community participation, breaking down stereotypes and promoting social cohesion. Moreover, addressing mental health needs through supportive services enables individuals to thrive academically, socially, and economically, ultimately creating a more cohesive and resilient society where everyone can contribute to and benefit from collective wellbeing.