About us
Empowering Communities, Improving Quality of Life
Historical Background and Evolution of DTO.
Back in 1991, at the height of the AIDS scourge in Uganda, 25 adults (13F and 12 M) who tested HIV positive in Gulu district, declared their positive HIV status and formed a community group called Dyere Tek, with the aim to support each other, resolving to live positively, amidst the then heightened trend of stigmatization against persons living with HIV/ AIDS. With the support of Gulu Main Hospital, the group was trained in community counseling, and in awareness raising, in order to promote voluntary HIV testing and open positive living for those testing positive, and acceptance and support from family and community members towards them, as well as to promote government programmes on prevention of the spread of the disease.
Between 1991 and 1997, the group continually gained strength and momentum, and worked tirelessly to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDs among the community members. In 1997, the group formally registered as a Community Based Organization under the name of Dyere Tek (PLWA) with the Uganda Government National Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Board, under registration number S.5914/2092 and renewed its Registration Certificate and Operation Permit every five years: 2001; 2007; 2011 and 2017.
Our Mission
To enhance community resilience and self-sufficiency to respond to change
Our Vission
We Envision Healthy Communities, Living in Dignity, in Safe and Peaceful Environments
Our Goal
To improve quality of life and social cohesion among community members in Acholi sub-region and beyond.
Core values
- Solidarity and Inclusion;
- Humanity and Respect;
- Innovation and Adaptiveness;
- Transparency and Accountability;
- Community Ownership and Sustainability;
Youth Reached
Our impacts on the ground…
Self Help Groups
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House Holds
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HIV Clients Reahed
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Children Reached
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Meet Our Board of Directors
Mr. Luwa John Charles
Executive Chairperson Board
Profession: Statistian, Educationist, Planner
Rev. Lukwiya Pamela
Executive Vise Chairperson Board
Profession: Priest, Educationist
M/s. Amony Cynthia Agnes
Executive Treasurer
Profession: Finance and Administration
M/s. Harriet Olanya
Executive Secretary
Profession: Law/ Advocate, Human Rights Activist
Mr. Palagen Paul Ocen
Executive Board Member
Profession: Social Worker
Our Registration
With statutory changes within the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the coming into force of the National NGO Law 2016, the National Bureau of Non-Governmental Organizations was established and what followed was a requirement by the Bureau for all NGOs and CBOs to re-register. Dyere Tek (PLWA) completed the registration process as an NGO under the name of DYERE TEK ORGANIZATION (DTO) with Registration Number INDR 158955077NB NGO valid from 2nd June 2022 to 1st June 2026, along with an Operation Permit No. INDP0005077NB, permitting DTO to operate in Gulu, Omoro, Nwoya, Amuru, Kitgum, Lamwo, Agago and Pader districts and Gulu city, focusing on the key thematic areas of:
Health
HIV/AIDS response, Sexual Reproductive Health Rights and Water and Sanitation
Livelihoods
Integrated Community Savings and Credits Groups and Income Generation
Education
Quality education for every child in pre-school and primary School; non-formal life skilling education for adolescents and youth
Protection
Children Protection, Gender, and Human Rights
Partnerships, Institutional Capacity Building and Organizational Development
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Our Areas of Operations
DTO operates in Gulu City, Gulu, and Nwoya districts in addressing health needs, human rights, and livelihoods concerns amongst the poorest of the poor, vulnerable and marginalized populations in target locations of operation. In the next six years (2023 – 2029), DTO will expand operations to cover the districts of Amuru, Omoro, Pader, Kitgum, Lamwo and Agago, as permitted by the National NGO Bureau.