Raising Voices is a results-oriented organization based in Kampala, Uganda. It is recognized regionally and internationally as a pioneer in preventative approaches with proven capacity for creative and practical programs. We are regularly sought out by a variety of international organizations and decision-makers to consult on program design and development, provide technical support and capacity building on violence against women and children, and human rights.

In the USA , Raising Voices operates as a project of the Tides Center, a registered public charity, exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Tides Center provides administrative, financial management and organizational support to the project.

In 2003, Raising Voices co-founded Center for Domestic Violence Prevention (CEDOVIP) in Kampala, as an independent organization, and continues to provide technical and management support. We collaborate on several programs and operate from the same office space.

We work through two interrelated departments:

Violence against Women programming has been underway at Raising Voices since our inception in 1999. Raising Voices received the Women’s Safety Award from Women and Cities International in 2004 for innovative efforts to prevent violence against women. Our work has also been recognized as good practice by WHO, USAID and CDC.

Violence against Children work began formally in 2004 with extensive research in Uganda about the problem. We are currently implementing various programs to prevent and respond to violence against children.

Learn more about the people behind the work here