About Us

Overview of JUA Community Services

Our Story

JUA Community Services is a community-driven organization dedicated to fostering safer, healthier communities by focusing on crime prevention and reducing substance abuse. Recognizing the complex social issues that often lead to crime and addiction, JUA works proactively to address these challenges by promoting education, outreach, and support programs.

JUA Community Services is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families by providing essential resources, services, and support in areas such as community safety, mental health, housing, and youth development. Our goals are driven by a commitment to empower communities and create positive, lasting change.

WHY CHOOSE US

Key Focus Areas

JUA Community Services centers its efforts around several key focus areas to address the comprehensive needs of the community. These focus areas reflect the organization’s commitment to fostering resilience, supporting underserved populations, and providing access to essential services that promote well-being and social equity.

Crime Prevention

JUA Community Services engages in various initiatives designed to prevent crime by addressing its root causes, such as poverty, lack of education, unemployment, and social exclusion. By offering youth mentorship programs, job training, and conflict resolution workshops, the organization helps reduce the factors that lead to criminal behavior.

Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery

The organization provides substance abuse prevention programs that educate communities about the risks of drug and alcohol use, while also offering support for those affected by addiction. This includes rehabilitation referrals, counseling services, and peer support groups aimed at promoting long-term recovery and reducing relapse rates.

Creating Safe and Supportive Environments

JUA emphasizes creating safe spaces where community members can thrive. This involves providing resources that support personal development, mental health, and family well-being. By promoting social inclusion, positive role models, and community engagement, JUA works to foster environments where individuals feel supported and connected.

Mission

To create safer, healthier communities by addressing the root causes of crime and substance abuse through prevention, education, and support. We are committed to empowering individuals and families by fostering positive social environments that promote personal development, recovery, and resilience. Through community engagement, outreach programs, and collaboration with local partners, JUA Community Services works to reduce crime, mitigate substance abuse, and create inclusive, supportive spaces where all members can thrive and contribute to long-term community development.

Goal

Create secure communities that improve quality of life for residents and workers.

The overarching goal of JUA Community Services is to create a community where individuals have the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive. By addressing the critical areas of housing, health, safety, youth development, and food security, we strive to uplift and strengthen the communities we serve. Through collaboration and compassion, we are working toward a future where everyone can achieve stability, success, and well-being.

Objectives

  • Generate, document, and share knowledge on crime prevention and addiction.
  • Promote youth participation in extrcurricular activities
  • Enhance vocational skills training for income generation.
  • Connect clients to social services.
  • Build community capacity for crime prevention and substance abuse awareness.
  • Collaborate with law enforcement for crime prevention.
  • Engage communities in JUA activities.

Meet Our Team

Hilda Nshemereirwe

President

  • MSc in Project Planning & Management (University of Bradford, UK)
  • BA Social Sciences (Makerere University Kampala)
  • Director JCS

Barbara Komugisha M

  • MA SSPM (Makerere University), Dip SSW (Algonquin College, Ottawa)
  • BA Education (Makerere University Kampala)
  • Director JCS

Daphine Kirabo

  • Diploma in Social Service (George Brown College, Toronto)
  • Volunteer Coordinator JCS

Edmund

  • Director JCS