We believe local child protection leaders are best equipped to address Sexual Violence Against Children (SVAC) in their communities.
That’s why Rescue One More works through a community-based model designed to strengthen local systems of protection, support survivors, and prevent abuse before it occurs.
At the center of our approach are Community Action Teams (CATs) — multidisciplinary groups of local police officers, probation and social welfare officers, social workers, prosecutors, and medical and mental health professionals who work together to prevent SVAC and coordinate effective responses when abuse occurs.
Through these partnerships, we help communities create sustainable child protection systems that can continue protecting children long after our direct involvement ends.
Providing a Pathway to Safety, Justice, Healing, and Prevention
Every child’s journey is different, but our response is comprehensive. Through local partnerships, Community Action Teams, and trauma-informed services, we work to protect children, support survivors, strengthen communities, and prevent abuse before it occurs.
Safety
When children cannot safely remain in their homes, our Rescue One More Centers provide emergency shelter, protection, counseling, and compassionate care in a child-friendly environment where healing can begin.
Justice
Community Action Teams bring together police, social welfare officers, healthcare providers, prosecutors, and community leaders to coordinate responses, support survivors, and pursue accountability for perpetrators.
Healing
Healing continues long after the crisis has passed. Through counseling, case management, caregiver support, and community-based services, we help children and families recover from trauma and build resilient futures.
Prevention
Education is one of the most powerful tools for protecting children. We equip families, schools, churches, and community leaders to recognize, prevent, and respond to child sexual violence.
Our goal is to prevent SVAC while providing survivors with the following core services:
Safe Shelter & Resettlement
Child-Friendly Police Interviews
Medical Exams & Health Care
Local
Replicable
Scalable
Equipping local leaders to prevent & respond to SVAC.
We equip and empower local child protection leaders to work together to respond to SVAC cases and develop prevention interventions tailored to meet the specific needs of their communities.
Community Action Teams
Rescue One More Centers
Committed Local Leaders
Our model is designed to be easily replicated in any sub-county or district in Uganda.
The key to our replicability lies in our approach, as we collaborate closely with key government leaders and stakeholders that exist in every district or sub-county in the country.
Community Action Teams
Rescue One More Centers
Committed Local Leaders
A scalable and adaptable approach for responding to SVAC.
Because Community Action Teams (CATs) are easily replicated from one community to the next, our model is extremely scalable. It’s just a matter of time before CATs are established in every district in Uganda.
Community Action Teams
Rescue One More Centers
Committed Local Leaders
Our implementation partners form and lead Community Action Teams (CATs) while also providing safe shelter; trauma counseling; discipleship; and medical, legal and case management services to the children in our care. Primary partners include:
Ourganda Bundibugyo
Wakiso District
Kampala District
Through it's Ugandan affiliate, Talitha Kuom, She is More Than provides residential care, counseling, and discipleship programs to children in our program.
Kampala City Council Authority works with Rescue One More to implement multidisciplinary teams in Kampala.
Children At Risk Action Network (CRANE) provides operational support along with industry expertise and access to its vast network of church and organizational partners.
We are grateful to the following churches, businesses, foundations, and organizations for supporting our mission. Their generosity helps us provide safety, justice, healing, and prevention services to children and families affected by sexual violence. Together, we are creating safer communities and brighter futures for vulnerable children across Uganda.
Get stories of hope and the latest news in your inbox. Sign up for our email today!