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Houston, TX 77004

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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