Unverified non-profit organisation

Child Restoration Outreach (CRO) is a Christian NGO in Uganda that works on the rehabilitation of street children. The organisation advocates for the rights of street children and addresses their basic needs such as education, health, shelter, and recreation.

In the last 5 years, the Lira branch of CRO has enrolled and supported the rehabilitation and resettlement of over 500 street children with their families through family tracing and reunification, support to vocational skills training and formal primary, secondary and tertiary education. CRO also works with women, helping them to acquire the necessary skills to run their own small businesses.

Website

http://www.croug.org

Year established

1992

Organisation annual cash turnover (in US$ equivalent)

Less than 500,000

Participant in relevant networks

Lira District NGO Forum; District Child Protection Working Group; District Orphans and Vulnerable Children Committee; District Education Office; CLango Cultural Foundation; Uganda Child Rights NGO Network; ANPPCAN Uganda Chapter; CaRNaC (Children at Risk National Collaboration of Christian Agencies in Uganda).