Family Caregivers Association for the Aged Group (FCAAG) Verified non-profit organisation

(Verified non-profit organisation)

The Family Caregivers Association for the Aged Group (FCAAG) is a local NGO based in Lira and the Apac districts in Northern Uganda. The organisation was formed in order to address the increasing needs of older persons and the orphaned children they look after in the community. Activities undertaken by the Association include repairing shelters, HIV/AIDS education for the elderly, distribution of donated goods to households headed by the elderly, distribution of seeds and other agricultural equipment to the elderly, training older persons as paralegals, and providing scholastic materials to orphans and other vulnerable children.

Year established

2001

Organisation annual cash turnover (in US$ equivalent)

Less than 500,000

About this organisation

Partnership types

Project funding; Provision of goods

Regions / countries / territories

Africa: Uganda

Global issues

Children, youth and family welfare; HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, health and medical

Goods categories

Apparel & fashion; Computer hardware & software; Sports & recreation