Our Vision
A just and free society where women, youth, and communities live without human rights abuses, ignorance, poverty, and preventable diseases—beginning in Northern Uganda and extending across the nation.
About SOHURA Foundation
Empowering youth, women, and communities to defend human rights, build sustainable livelihoods, and promote social justice in Uganda since 2008.
Who We Are
Transforming Lives Through Rights-Based Development
SOHURA Foundation, formerly known as the Society for Human Rights Activist (SOHURA), is a registered community-based non-profit organization legally recognized by the Lira City Council NGO Registration Bureau under the Ministry of Local Government, Republic of Uganda (Registration No: 23/LCC/244L).
Founded in 2008 in response to post-conflict challenges in Northern Uganda, SOHURA empowers youth, women, and vulnerable communities through rights-based, inclusive, and sustainable development approaches.
- Over 16 years of dedicated service to Northern Ugandan communities
- Legally registered and recognized community-based organization
- Multidisciplinary membership including lawyers, social workers, counselors, and community advocates
Our Mission
To work in partnership with stakeholders to empower youth, women, and communities to mobilize collective action against human rights abuses, ignorance, poverty, and preventable diseases through inclusive, sustainable, and rights-based approaches.
Our Philosophy
"For a better world to exist, people's overall welfare must reign supreme"
Our Objectives
Comprehensive strategies for sustainable community development and empowerment
Human Rights Awareness & Peacebuilding
Strengthening community capacity for human rights protection and peaceful conflict resolution in post-conflict Northern Uganda.
Advocacy & Legal Reform
Contributing to the development and reform of policies and legal frameworks supporting women, children, and vulnerable populations.
Economic & Youth Empowerment
Equipping women and youth with vocational, agribusiness, entrepreneurship, and life skills to enhance self-reliance and economic independence.
Health, WASH & HIV/AIDS Prevention
Improving community health outcomes through HIV/AIDS prevention, access to safe water, improved sanitation, hygiene promotion, and disease prevention.
Psychosocial & Educational Support
Providing psychosocial care, education, and livelihood support to women, youth, and orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs).
Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability
Building community and youth resilience through climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy solutions, and environmental conservation initiatives.
Governance Structure
Democratic and transparent organizational leadership
General Assembly
The supreme authority of SOHURA that gives general direction for realizing SOHURA's objectives. Comprises organizations and individuals committed to human rights, women's rights, children's rights, and HIV/AIDS response.
National Executive Committee
A democratically elected body serving three-year terms. Responsible for formulating policies and overseeing the management and effective running of SOHURA's affairs.
National Secretariat
Led by the Executive Director, this organ is charged with implementing policy decisions and programmes of SOHURA. Ensures day-to-day operations and program delivery.
Membership Categories
SOHURA's membership is multidisciplinary and open to NGOs, CBOs, and individuals passionate about combating SGBV and HIV/AIDS through human rights protection. Current membership includes 50 members across four categories:
- Full Members: Organizations and individuals with voting rights
- Associate Members: Supporting organizations and individuals
- Affiliate Members: Partner organizations
- Honorary Members: Distinguished supporters and advisors
Year Founded
Active Members
Lives Impacted (2024)
Districts Served
Our Core Values
Guiding principles that define our work and impact
Human Dignity & Rights
We believe in the inherent dignity and equal rights of all people, especially the most vulnerable and marginalized in our communities.
Inclusivity & Participation
We promote inclusive development approaches that ensure meaningful participation of women, youth, and vulnerable communities in decision-making processes.
Transparency & Accountability
We maintain the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and integrity in all our operations and relationships with stakeholders.
Sustainability
We design and implement programs that create lasting positive change and build community capacity for self-reliance and resilience.
