Founding

Tonny Ocak, Founder and Executive Director grew up in an Internally Displaced Person Camp (IDPs) in Apala, Northern Uganda during the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) insurgency that lasted for over twenty years.
Tonny is a victim of the violence as he was abducted at the age of 11 by a group of rebels that were being led by the notorius figure - Odyambo John, who was a commander of Joseph Kony, the leader of LRA. Tonny witnessed alot of abuse and violence towards women, youth and children. He was able to escape and after loitering for about three to four days trying to find his way home, he was by chance identified and rescued by Amuka- a military group that worked alongside the Uganda People's Defence Forces.
Tonny thereafter lived in Apala camp witnessing and experiencing tough economic situation, deprivation of education, basic needs and also witnessing domestic violence. Northen Uganda has never fully recovered from the twenty-year insurgency and people who were victims still suffer, infact, many children are being born as victims todate due to the post traumatic effect on the communities.

The above mentioned experience and the deep passion to contribute to the social economic improvement of the affected communities motivated the creation of TONIMO FOUNDATION.

About Tonimo Foundation

Tonimo Foundation is a registered non-profit organization under the Company’s Act NO.1 (2012) of Uganda as A Company Limited by Guarantee under Registration Number: 80020002458236.

Tonimo Foundation works with and for children, women, youth and persons with diablities.

The organization is engaged in empowering poor and vulnerable communities with livelihood skills, Provision of educational support, formal and informal, to disadvantaged children and youth, advocating for and protecting the rights of children, youth and women against all forms of violence amongst other activities.

We contribute to community development through working with the communities in respect of the traditional knowledge attained. Our activities in general terms are; Community Needs Assessment, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning and Design, Capacity Building, Infrastructure Development, Livelihood and Economic Development, Social Services and Welfare, Environmental Sustainability, Monitoring and Evaluation, Advocacy and Policy Engagement.

Our Vision

A socially and economically empowered community where every child's, woman's, youth's and person with diablities' right is protected.

Mission

To bridge the gap in access to resources, opportunities, and protection, ensuring a bright future for generations to come.

Our core values

1. Active Participation
2. Inclusion
3. Transparency
4. Accountability
5. Learning

Goals

a. Mobilize communities and sensitize them on how to protect the rights of vulnerable children, youth, women and persons with disabilities in the societies.

b. Provide formal and informal educational programs to build the skills, knowledge, and capacity of community members hence enabling them to secure a decent social economic well-being.

c. Carrying out community outreaches to sensitize and empower adolescents, parents and teachers on how to ensure menstrual hygienic practices.

d. Advocating against gender based violence (GBV) as well as be the intermediary between the victims of gender based violence, the perpetrators and the authorities.

e. End hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.

f. Promote environmental conservation, sustainable resource management, waste management, and climate resilience to protect natural resources and enhance community resilience.

g. Ensure the well-being and mental health of all community members by Implementing proactive initiatives and providing necessary resources and support to foster a positive and healthy community.

About us

Incoming Projects

Inner Strength: A Mental Health Journey

Around one in five women in Lango Sub Region have a common mental health problem, such as depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse and even suicide. Risk of developing a mental health problem is multifactorial and influenced by a host of vulnerabilities such as exposure to violence, intense socioeconomic deprivation and health issues as it is the case for women in Lango Sub Region and has a long-term impact on their mental health

Project Goal: To sustainably improve the mental health and well-being of at least 80 % of women in the Lango sub-region of Northern Uganda within two years.

Past Projects

"PlaySmart" Project

According to the research that was done by our team of staff in the war affected areas of northern Uganda, sports can provide a safe environment to teach young people positive values that lead to better resilence, help youth belive in equality through mutual acceptance and also ensure the well-being and mental health of all community members.

A sports for development and peace activities event organized by the Tonimo Foundation held at Aguredenge primary school play ground, Alebtong District, in March 2022, teaches peace values, promotes unity among young people and mental health.

Member of parliament of Moroto consituency Hon. Okwir samuel encouraging the youth of Abangoimany parish to engage in co-curricular activities to foster a positive and healthy community

Member of parliament of Moroto consituency Hon. Okwir samuel Taking a picture with Abangoimany Parish FC

Member of parliament of Moroto consituency Hon. Okwir samuel Taking a picture with Atinkok Parish FC

"GrowSmart " Project

Smallholder farmers in Abia Sub-county, Alebtong District who have Limited technical skills in agricultural production being trained.
This initiative was organised by Tonimo Foundation in partnership with Ogini farmers' cooperative society Limited.

The smallholder farmers have been encouraged to form associations and work collectively in farmers groups

Demonstration of crop spacing for better yeild. A training session for skilling farmers

A feedback session to assess farmers on the so far gained skills.

On going Project

"It Completes Me" Project

The inadequate knowledge and understanding of menstruation amongst adolescent girls often leads to unsafe hygienic practice that in turn increases the risk of reproductive and genitourinary tract infections, cervical cancer, poor academic performance,school drop-out and overall poor quality of life. TONIMO Foundation is running a campaign aimed at raising awareness about menstrual hygiene and reusable pads making amongst the adolescent girls, boys, parents and teachers in Alebtong District. It's named "IT COMPLETES ME" because it focuses on empowering the girl child. Remember, an empowered girl child implicates am empowered nation

IT COMPLETES ME Project is eradicating myths around menstruation, confronting taboos and raising awareness.

Sensitization on menstrual hygiene and reusable pads making to school drop-outs

Sensitization on menstrual hygiene and reusable pads making to school pupils

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Education on menstrual hygiene and reusable pads making to school pupils

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Sensitizing boys to participate in menstrual hygiene awareness creation and reusable pads making to ensure amore supportive environment for girls in their communities

Aguredenge P/S

Sensitizing boys and girls on the common myths and facts about menstruation.

Awinyoru P/S

Practical seasion on making reusable pads

Awinyoru P/S

Call For Action

Support us in empowering the poor and vulnerable communities which entails disadvantaged youth, persons with disabilities and children to attain livelihood skills, formal education, protection against all forms of violence, mental health intiatives and protection of human rights

Donate

Opportunity bank Uganda Ltd
Swift codes CITIUS33
A/C 1325500500433
Account name TONIMO FOUNDATION LTD

Our Gallary

Here are some of the pictures taken during our projects implementation in the communities

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Testimonials

Mr Okello Bonny a teacher in Abia primary school thanking Tonimo foundation for empowering girls with skills of managing menstrual hygine using local resouces.

my name is Akullu Sharon, am 15 years old and am in primary five. I come from a farmily of six members and am the only daughter. Being a disabled from apoor farmily, managing my menstrual hygine has been a big challenge because i cannot afford to buy sanititary pads monthly. I thank Tonimo foundation that has tought me the skills to make my own reusable pads and now am free and managing my menstrual hygine

Akullu Sharon

beneficiary

My name is Anusu veronica, am 16 years old and a child mother.I experience alot of diffculties before and after giving birth due to lack of money to buy sanitary pads monthly. I would love to thank Tonimo Foundaion for teaching me the skills on how to manage myself during menstruation using the available materials.

Anusu veronica

Child mother

Team

Here is our committed team

TONNY OCAK

Position: MANAGING Director

Communication from MD

Tonimo Foundation is here to give communities and families the hope, skills and the means to secure their own futures.

RACHEAL AGITA

Position: Programs Director

Communication from Programs Director

Our projects are aimed at elevating or improving the social economic status of women, youth, children and persons with disabilities in our communities.

REBECCA ABAGO

Position: Finance and Administration Manager

LOIS ASIO

Position: Human Resouces Manager

ZACHARIAH NSABAYESU

Position: Information Techonalogy Manager

DENISH OPIO

Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

DANIEL APUNYO

Position: Comminication and Advocacy Manager

JACOB OCEN

Position: Capacity Building Manager

ISAAC OKELLO

Position: Fundraising Manager/ Coordinator

COLLINE AKITE

Position: Technical Specalist

Frequently asked Questions

What is Tonimo Fondation?

Tonimo Foundation works to ensure a violent free community where every child, person with diablities and women's rights are protected. The Foundation also helps adolescents to achieve autonomy, identity and intimacy an important milestone on the way to adulthood with reputable characters.

Where is Tonimo Foundaion located?

Ayoomomto village,
Abangoimany Parish,
Abia Sub-County,
Alebtong District, Uganda

Who are our target beneficiaries?

Tonimo Foundation focuses on supporting child mothers, adolescents, persons with disabilities, school drop-outs, victims of gender based violence and children at risk of exploitation to ensure that their social, economic and environmental conditions are lmproved

where does tonimo foundation operate?

Tonimo foundation carries out most of its key activities in Northern Uganda specifically in Alebtong District and neighboring districts like Otuke District, Abim District, Lira District among others.

What are the different activities under the different projects of Tonimo Foundation ?

1.Community Needs Assessment:
Conducting surveys, interviews, or focus groups to assess the needs, strengths, and priorities of the community.
2.Stakeholder Engagement:
Engaging with community members, local leaders, government officials, and other stakeholders to build partnerships, gather input, and mobilize support for the project.
3.Project Planning and Design:
Developing a comprehensive plan that outlines project goals, objectives, activities, timeline, budget, and resources required.
4.Capacity Building:
Providing training, workshops, or educational programs to build the skills, knowledge, and capacity of community members to actively participate in and lead the development process.
5.Infrastructure Development:
Implementing projects to improve physical infrastructure, such as building incinerators in schools for menstrual waste and community centers.
6.Livelihood and Economic Development:
Supporting income-generating activities, entrepreneurship, vocational training, microfinance initiatives, or small business development to enhance economic opportunities and reduce poverty.
7.Social Services and Welfare:
Delivering services and programs to address social issues such as education, healthcare, nutrition, sanitation, and social welfare.
8.Environmental Sustainability:
Promoting environmental conservation, sustainable resource management, waste management, and climate resilience strategies to protect natural resources and enhance community resilience.
9.Monitoring and Evaluation:
Monitoring project progress, collecting data, and evaluating outcomes to assess the effectiveness, impact, and sustainability of interventions and make informed decisions for future programming.
10.Advocacy and Policy Engagement:
Advocating for policy changes, community empowerment initiatives to address systemic issues, promote social justice, and empower marginalized groups.

Contact

Our Address

Ayoomomto village,
Abangoimany Parish,
Abia Sub-County,
Alebtong District, Uganda

Email Us

tonimo.foundation@gmail.com

Call Us or WhatsApp

Managing Director => +256774605679

Project Director=> +256773455470