Health and Economic development strategy Organization (HEDSO) jobs and careers

About Health and Economic development strategy Organization (HEDSO)

HEDSO was formed with the main aim of amplifying the voices and addressing the unique challenges faced by adolescent girls, young women, and youths in the rural communities in the lake victoria beaches and sugar belt areas.HEDSO recognizes that these groups often encounter significant barriers to achieving their full potential, both in terms of their health and economic empowerment. By focusing on improving their health and wellbeing while simultaneously fostering economic empowerment, HEDSO aims to create a more equitable and inclusive society free from social injustices. Our programing areas revolves around 1.Intergrated health and wellbeing a. Prevention and response to all forms of GBV and discrimination against AGYW and Youth. b. Enhance access to quality sexual reproductive health services and accurate information among AGYW and youths to reduce teen pregnancy. C. HIV Prevention and Response. 2.AGYW, PWDs and Youths Economic Empowerment-Enhance a stronger ecosystem for AGYW and youths employment and entrepreneurship A. Capacity building B.linkages 3.Climate Change Resilience -Contribute to minimizing the impacts of climate change on AGYW and youth a. minimize the negative impacts of waste on human health and the environment b. contribute towards ecosystem restoration by increasing trees coverage C. contribute to Disaster Risk Reduction and climate change adaptation Cross cutting issues Advocacy Disability inclusion Localisation Good governance and leadership. Gender and social inclusion. Media advocacy IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ,APPROACHES AND STRATEGIES 1.Community - based engagement: Gender transformative and right based community led intergenerational dialogues 2.Evidence Informed: Use of own generated and/or existing knowledge for policy-advocacy and program influence. 3.Promoting positive attitudes, behaviors, and practices: 4.Strategic partnerships and Alliance Building 5.Grassroot/Rural community Mobilization