Inter Religious Council of Uganda - IRCU
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The mission is To promote peace, reconciliation, good governance, and holistic human development through interfaith action
and collaboration, advocating for the empowerment of member bodies for common good.
IRCU's vision is A divinely peaceful, united, prosperous Uganda where all people enjoy full health and freedoms for the common good.
» Values
• Understanding and respecting religious differences.
• Acting on deeply held and widely shared moral concerns and values
• Preserving the identity of each religious community
• Honoring the different ways religious communities are organized in Uganda.
• Supporting locally led multireligious structures within the IRCU networks in Uganda
• Upholding the principles of Representativity, Subsidiarity and Solidarity.
» Objectives
1. To promote the sharing of knowledge among religious communities of their respective principles and values, which can be related to building a peaceful and just society in Uganda and the world at large.
2. To create a forum for deliberating and articulating on areas of common interest and concern.
3. To plan and implement collaborative action programs based on shared moral commitments in Uganda in relation to other parts of the world.
4. To promote tolerance for. unique traditions and differences in belief and action.
5. To advocate for the promotion of Human Rights.
6. To discourage and fight exploitation, segregation and beliefs and affiliation
» Target Beneficiaries
Orphans and vulnerable children, Religious leaders, HIV/AIDS affected groups
» Laspnet Membership Cluster
Transitional Justice
» Area(s) of Work / Focus
• HIV/AIDS Prevention
• Care and Treatment
• Psychosocial Support
• Human rights and governance
• Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC)
• Peace,National Reconciliation and Emergencies
• Gender based violence
» Summary of Activities
• Training and capacity building of religious leaders and communities to enhance their awareness and education on access to justice
• Community outreach through legal counseling, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), follow ups and referrals
• Promotion of public awareness and education on access to justice through documentation and I.E.C. materials.
Contacts
Plot 884, Centenary Road, Namirembe Hill
P.O. Box 7502
Kampala, Uganda | Tel:256-312-265670
Email:
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| Website: www.ircu.or.ug
CONTACT PERSON(S)
Joshua Kitakule
Secretary General
Tel: +256-782-551108 +256-757-551108 +256-715-55108
Email:
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