Background
Health is one of the main components in improving the quality of life and quality healthcare is the benchmark for achieving the policy of poverty eradication. However, the health infrastructure in Uganda is still not ample enough given the fact that access to health services is still difficult by the vulnerable communities.
Having observed the failure to access health care services by a number of households in the community, Serenity Trust Organisation-STO aims to work with the community to provide free healthcare services to the population at risk in districts of Jinja, Kampuli, Mayuge, Iganga, Namutumba, Bugiri, Buikwe and many others.
With an aim of reaching out to wider audiences of communities which are at a higher risk to ill health, STO is an independent, non-profit organisation in auspice of Al-Shafa Modern Hospital Ltd.
Our core operating values
CARING ATTITUDE – STO demonstrates compassionate support and concern for the less privileged
RESPONSIVENESS – STO finds solutions that meet the needs and preferences of vulnerable people through direct services or referral to other services providers
RESPECTFULNESS – STO honors the unique individual choices of the population, encouraging each person to take control over his/her own life and helps to shape these based on what is important to each client. We respect the role that individuals have in developing/shaping their personal life.
INDIVIDUALISED SUPPORT – STO knows that people’s needs vary significantly and can change over time; we seek to understand the individual client and co-create the right supports for each person’s development.
DIVERSITY – STO understands that people are part of several races, ethnicities and religion; we seek to assist as many people as our financial resources support.
INTEGRITY & ACCOUNTABILITY– STO has the highest level of integrity in its administrative services and outreach activities; we tie a wide variety of partners and advocates for quality services by all partners.
PARTNERSHIPS – STO works with a wide variety of partners and advocates for quality service by all partners.
ADVOCACY– STO educates the public and advocates for the long-term best interests of the community.
FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY– STO believes its work as an advocate and service provider will be needed for many years into the future. Therefore, we strive to deliver on our mission with thoughtful strategic choices that ensure we have sufficient financial resources.
Our Objectivies
- To provide free, accessible and professional health care services to vulnerable individuals and their families in the community.
- To promote a healthy and productive community by building capacities for improved hygiene, nutritional status, malaria control, immunization, reproductive health and prevention of HIV and AIDS with emphasis on mother and child care.
- To train and empower the disabled persons with skills which will improve their economic, social welfare growth and self-sustainability.
- To provide a network for exchange of skills, information and experience on good health practices.
- To organize the community into viable groups at district and national levels, to enable resources mobilization and utilization to be effective and efficient for health needs and development needs.
- To Extend STO services membership in Uganda and Worldwide.
- To collect and receive donations/gifts subscription, dues and contributions both at National and International level.
- To do all other things and activities as may appear to be in the best interest and best advantages of the organisation provided they are consistent with the aims and objectives hereinabove.