What We Do
TERJA is a 501(c)(3) Registered Nonprofit Organization which seeks to fulfil the desire of our parents and grandparents (Terry & Jack Osundwa) through our contribution to rights of the child.
Our Work
Youth Empowerment
We Empower youth through :
- TERJA Story Exchange: Inclusive, Interactive, and Global.
- Storytelling Video Shorts Production for Social Impact by Students
- Community Unity Youth Summit & Film Festival
- Educational Scholarships
- Youth Programing that includes
- Mentoring
- College applications help
- Job training and Internships
- Global and Cultural Literacy
Our Work
Protecting and Empowering Children
We protect and empower children through :
- Equitable access to Quality Education
- Equitable access to Quality Health Care
- Equitable access to Technology/to Bridge the Digital Divide
- Equitable access to a Safe and Clean Environment
Our Work
Gender Equity and Equality
We emphasize Gender Equity and Equality for girls through :
- Advancing girls’ secondary education
- Supporting menstrual health and hygiene
- Preventing and responding to gender-based violence
- Promoting gender-responsive adolescent health, including prevention and care for malnutrition, pregnancy, HIV, and HPV.
Our Work
Inclusive Education and Opportunities
We promote inclusive education, including for children with disabilities :
- Improved community awareness of the prevention and management of disabilities through workshops and events
- Prioritizing age-appropriate mental health promotion, prevention, therapeutic treatment, and rehabilitation
Inclusion and respect for all children and youth