The Problem

In Jinja and surrounding districts in Uganda, over 50% of Survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) do not access timely, integrated, and effective support services. Hence often forced to navigate a fragmented support system moving from police stations to hospitals and back, then to legal offices and so forth frequently alone and without psychosocial support. This disjointed approach not only retraumatizes survivors but also severely delays justice and healing. These delays can be even fatal, a case in point is a 16-year-old girl who was pressured into an unsafe abortion, sought help but instead of urgent care, she was delayed by broken systems, stigma, and fear. By the time she reached a hospital, it was too late. Her death could have been prevented if a One-Stop Crisis Center had existed.

Our Solution

Romic Care Foundation (ROCAF) is building a One-Stop GBV Crisis Center, a safe place open 24/7 where survivors will find:

✅ Urgent medical care within hours, not days

✅ Psychosocial counseling for healing

✅Temporary safe shelter and protection

✅ Legal aid to pursue justice

✅ Reintegration support to rebuild lives

No more running in circles. One door, one team, immediate help.

The Campaign: #Run4GBVSurvivorsUG

We’re inviting you to turn solidarity into action:

🏃‍♀️ Run/Walk 4 km (2.5 miles) in honor of survivors

💰 Donate any amount you can

👥 Nominate four friends to join

📲 Share your photo/video with #Run4GBVSurvivorsUG #StandWithSurvivors #GivingTuesday #ROCAF.

This challenge will culminate in a Big Community Run/Walk on GivingTuesday (December 2, 2025) which is the grand finale bringing together all people who have been doing the #Run4GBVSurvivorsUG in their Homes, schools, churches, mosques, businesses, WhatsApp groups or companies to break the silence on GBV.

Our Goal

We aim to raise $178,900 by April 30, 2026, to run the Center for its first year, launching a 5-year pilot project to serve thousands of survivors.

Where Does Your Donation Go?

Your gift helps fund the One-Stop Crisis Center in Jinja, Uganda, including:

Outfitting survivor treatment rooms
Hiring trauma counselors and legal officers
Maintaining a safe emergency shelter
Running 24/7 crisis response hotline and transport
Organizing school and community prevention programs

💜 Every step saves a life. Every shilling restores dignity.

This campaign runs under the fiscal sponsorship of Group 36, a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports charitable projects. All donations are processed and receipted by Group 36, making them U.S. tax-deductible and handled securely.

Every Step Saves a Life: #Run4GBVSurvivorsUG