AVSI Foundation
AVSI is a civil society organization implementing development and humanitarian aid projects since 1972, active in 41 countries including Uganda.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
AVSI, a civil society organization, has been implementing development and humanitarian aid projects since 1972. It operates worldwide through a network of 33 founding institutions and reports 300 projects across 41 countries, with 1,776 staff and 2,705,176 direct beneficiaries. In Uganda, AVSI's activities started in 1984, covering sectors such as education, child protection, health, energy, livelihood and vocational training, environment, climate change, women empowerment, migration and emergency, with 24 projects, 500,000 beneficiaries, 3,700 children supported at distance, a budget of €22,400,000 and 630 staff. AVSI's Uganda office is in Kampala, with additional offices in Gulu, Kitgum, Kyegegwa, Arua, Mbarara, Kyangwali, Kamwenge, Moroto, Lamwo and Kiryandongo.
History
AVSI, a civil society organization, has been implementing development and humanitarian aid projects since 1972. It operates worldwide through a network of 33 founding institutions. In Uganda, AVSI began operations in 1984, one of the countries most closely tied to its origins.
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- 1AVSI in Uganda | Discover our humanitarian and development projectsavsi.org
- 2International humanitarian organization: discover AVSI | official websiteavsi.org
- 3Stakeholders: founding institutions, donors and partners | AVSI Foundationavsi.org
- 4Transparency: funds and donations report | AVSI Foundationavsi.org
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