Way in back 2021 during the COVID 19 pandemic, which was deeply intertwined with social determinants of health, rural communities were faced with disparities in these determinants, exacerbating health inequities. Uganda was provoked to imposing of stringent lockdown measures to limit the spread of the virus, which on the hand led rise unintended socio-economic, environment and health consequences which severely affected the community wellbeing such as increased teenage pregnancies, decrease in healthcare access, improper waste management, biodiversity loss and intensive food systems which predisposed the a more likely detoriating wellbeing. Mr Ssali Ronald Ogwal with support from Ms. Annet Namwanga and Mr. Ogwal Fred began an informal support group initiative that provided the communities with free valuable support of basic needs such clothing, food and health education. Because of the increased recognition from the communities served and the initiative impact, there was increased and continuous demand from communities for services thus the transitioning of into a fully-fledged and functioning registered NGO in 2024 so as to create formal structures to facilitate a more efficient and sustainable impact.
VIRON predominantly works with marginalized communities through developmental partners and stakeholders, focusing on thematic areas of Health care and Environment through training, support and development of community ventures
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Who We Are
Vital Roots Initiative is a is a non-profit, non-governmental organization with a pioneering approach that efforts on relationship between the environment and humanity as interdependent—each affecting the other. Therefore, just as our actions and choices affect the environment, the health of the planet influences our own personal health and wellbeing, as well as our communities, families, and economies.
Addressing these challenges requires a holistic approach, and our programs are aimed at providing solutions and support through assistance and resources to individuals and communities in need.
To achieve our goals is through directly engaging communities and other partners in addressing the existent challenges as well as ensuring robust and adaptable “differentiated” models of service delivery within the community systems.
We are involved in creating supportive significant impacts in communities by addressing critical issues and providing sustainable solutions. We therefore believe in having a society that effectively participates in their own sustainable social wellbeing throughcare, support, advocacy and lobbying for greater involvement and quality living for communities.
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Our work is essential for creating a world where all people live free from environmental risks that harm human health
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We collaborate with partners and members to center equity and environmental justice to support, engage and lift up evidence-based solutions and best practices to creating environments where all communities can live, play, learn and thrive.