CRO's approach
CRO’s existence is grounded on the transformation of the life of CLOS, their families and communities principally through rehabilitation, reintegration and resettlement interventions. CRO enrolls the resettled children for vocational and formal education in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions.
In line with its Christian philosophy, it champions the fundamental rights of CLOS and in targeted communities as people of God, created to live a life of dignity in society. CRO employs an inclusive implementation approach that involves working with a spectrum of stakeholders including; the parents/guardians, community leaders, CSOs, Local Governments, the private sector, law enforcement personnel and other partners to advocate for the rights of CLOS and in targeted communities’ and to raise resources to enable them enjoy their rights to clothing, education, food, health, shelter and protection.
In line with Uganda government policies, CRO does not institutionalize children, but assists them to get rehabilitated, educated and reintegrated within their extended family lines as a long-term strategy. This has proved to be a “good practice” for the street children because the children have to take their own decisions to quit the streets. This usually has a lasting impact on the street children.
CRO’s 23 years experience of working with street children is enriched by experienced staff and modest structures to enable street children access rehabilitation and education and finally transform their lives into productive persons in society.
The CRO Core Values are:
- Christianity
- Commitment to the poorest of the poor
- Value people
- Stewardship
- Partnership
- Empowerment
- Parenting
- and Growth, development and Commitment.