Last month, we reached a fantastic milestone in our history. CHASE Africa and our local partner organisations have now delivered over one million healthcare and family planning services across East Africa, improving the lives of rural families who often face insurmountable barriers to leading healthy lives. This has only been made possible with the support of many generous [...]
Could you help us reach more people via digital channels through engaging storytelling? CHASE Africa is looking for short-term support to increase our online presence and engage existing and new supporters in our work. If this could be you, download the full details below and send us your CV and cover letter by October 7th. Download the recruitment pack [...]
In Northern Uganda, our work continues to support better health, livelihoods and environment for rural communities. Since January when we first announced this project, activities have been launched to great success, despite the difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Working with our local partner RICE West Nile, two women's groups have been identified to create Women's Environment Clubs. They [...]
Come out of Lockdown and Act for Nature Through the pandemic, it has become clear that our planet is not a healthy one. Nature is sending us a message. From Nairobi, rare photographs of skyscrapers framed by the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya have been shared on social media. The planet has had [...]
Whilst governments and health systems are responding to COVID-19, it is essential that access to family planning is part of the response. “One of the lessons we have already learned in this short time is how much women bear the burden of any situation that involves family health”, says Wendo Aszed, founder of Dandelion Africa, a CHASE Africa partner [...]
According to the WHO, there were 15,471 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa by 14th April. 835 people have died. Kenya has had 208 cases and Uganda 53. Both countries have been quick to respond, enforcing lockdowns at a much earlier stage than most European countries. The Ugandan authorities closed Entebbe Airport and all land borders on 22nd [...]
We hope this message finds you well in these uncertain times. CHASE Africa is very aware of the huge challenges that Coronavirus is placing on our partners in Kenya and Uganda, and on colleagues in the UK. It is important that we all look after ourselves, and the organisations and communities we are working with in Kenya and Uganda. [...]
So far, Africa has managed to stay relatively free of COVID-19 despite China (where the virus originated) being the biggest trading partner in many African countries. With a population of 1.3 billion people, and weak health services, there is a worry as to how the continent will cope with the pandemic. An article in the New Scientist [...]
In January this year, CHASE Africa and RICE West Nile started work on a new project to empower women, reduce poverty and strengthen natural resource management. Over the course of 2020, the project aims to increase access to reproductive health information and services for women in the Arua District of Uganda, as well as improving the sustainable use of [...]
We are looking for a Trustee with financial experience who would be interested in advising and guiding our work from a strategic viewpoint. We are small but growing charity, supporting local partners in Uganda and Kenya to provide healthcare and family planning in fragile, rural environments. We are looking for someone who could: Advise Trustees on all financial matters, [...]
