Background
Kyosiga Community Christian Association for Development (KACCAD) is a registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that was established in 1994. Since its inception KACCAD's goal has been to improve the standard of living of its members through supporting income generating activities, skill development, primary and secondary education for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), HIV/AIDS/health support and sensitization.

KACCAD was originally started as a women's development group. It has since expanded to meet the needs of other vulnerable community members. KACCAD is especially committed to serving and empowering OVCs, women, people from child-headed households, women headed households, people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, and those with disabilities. The core strength of KACCAD is its excellent understanding of the communities it serves and its practical approach to finding solutions to community problems. This strength is rooted in the fact that KACCAD's volunteer staff are part of these same communities.

The organization depends on the expertise of full time personnel and other technical and part time support. The expertise available as of May 2007 include: HIV/AIDS and health educator from Peace Corps, accounts person, administrator, construction and carpentry experts, marketing person, medical doctor, and an agricultural economist. KACCAD also is supported by the local governments of Wakiso and Mpigi Districts, partnerships with 25 community based organizations in these districts, international organizations, private donors and international volunteers.

Organization Structure
KACCAD is a community based organization with fulltime and part-time volunteer staff. Primary staff members live in Wakiso district but still other volunteers live in the US, UK, Germany, Sweden and Ireland. The Board of Directors is made up of five people including the Executive Director. The Executive Director is overseen by the Board of Directors. In turn, the Executive Director oversees and works hand in hand with the organization volunteer staff.

The group works as a team to conduct projects with staff members taking on many related roles such as financial management, proposal writing and community outreach. A small staff leads to quick decision making and action. Decisions are primarily made by the volunteer staff and Executive Director through a consensus process: where the group reached a unanimous decision on matters pertaining to projects. The Board of Directors is called on if the staff of the organization are unable to come to consensus or it the staff needs other support.

Our Goals:

	By 2017, women, youth and OVCs in Wakiso Sub-County and surrounding communities will have increased access to quality HIV/AIDS counseling and testing and health relater education and support services.
	By 2017, at least 550 presently out of school OVCs in Wakiso district and surrounding communities will receive school sponsorship and education support.
	By 2017, low-income earners, HIV/AIDS infected and affected families, teen mothers and people with disabilities living in Wakiso District will have increased access to skills development opportunities and income generation projects.
	By 2017, all resident in Wakiso District will have greater access to safe water and sanitation improving overall community health.
	By 2017 at least 3 Orphanages affiliated to KACCAD will have access to enough infrastructure, food security, scholastic materials and other basic necessities met.

Our Objectives:

	By 2017, KACCAD will provide HIV/AIDS sensitization and Testing to at least 17,500 in-school youth in Wakiso district and surrounding communities. As a result, involved youth will be better able to avoid HIV infection reducing the prevalence of HIV in our youth population.
	By 2017, KACCAD will provide HIV/AIDS training and support in HIV/AIDS curriculum development to 2 more male and female teachers in participating secondary school in Wakiso District. As result, secondary schools will be equipped with needed information and skills to start HIV/AIDS prevention programs in their schools.
	By 2017, at least 15,000 women, out-of-school youth and people affected and infected by HIV/AIDS will receive HIV/AIDS prevention and related health sensitization. As result, these vulnerable communities will be better able to avoid HIV infection.
	By 2017, KACCAD, in collaboration with partner agencies, will facilitate access to voluntary HIV counseling and testing for at least 7,500 women, youth, people with disabilities and OVCs in Wakiso district and surrounding areas. As a result, these people will have increased knowledge of their HIV status and methods of HIV/AIDS transmission and prevention.
	By 2017, 850 low income youth in Wakiso District will be provided with tailoring training and a sewing machine each as part of KACCAD’s existing revolving scheme. As a result, at least 35 youth will start profitable tailoring business.
	By 2017, 150 out-of-school youth will receive training in carpentry from the 25 already trained youth who have received tools and support for work space from KACCAD. As a result, at least 35 new youth will be successfully involved in carpentry for IGA.
	By 2017, KACCAD, in collaboration with individuals and partner agencies, will facilitate access to school sponsorships and education support for at least 450 OVCs in additional to the 120 OVCs already provided for by KACCAD Donors. As a result, 200 more vulnerable youth will go back to school or will have the opportunity to attend school for the first time increasing their potential to acquire profitable employment and life skills.
	By 2017, KACCAD, in partnership with international donors, will construct 50 spring and hand dug wells in Wakiso District. As result all residents will have greater access to safe drinking water hence reducing water born diseases and sickness as from contaminated water in our district.
	By 2017, KACCAD will provide a minimum of 3,500 chickens to cooperatives of low-income people. Groups will be provided with financial and business management and poultry rearing training as way of increasing sustainability of their projects. As result, at least 35% of participating groups will be enabled to maintain poultry farming as an income generation activity or as way to support group nutrition.