The Mercy Program is the largest part of the TWOPU budget and exists to care for the physical needs of the most vulnerable population of Pader. It is reserved for families and individuals at risk of starvation or death from disease/injury and provides groceries, healthcare, and other needs on an individual basis. Some cases require constant care while others are rehabilitated and exited from the program once stable. Below are some of the tangible needs this program covers.

The Mercy Program

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Malaria Prevention, Testing, & Treatment

Uganda has the world's highest malaria incidence rate, at 478 cases per 1,000 people. It is the #1 killer in Uganda. However, death from malaria is often preventable! Testing and treatment costs about $10 per case. At The Women of Pader Uganda, we are committed to providing testing and treatment to each person who seeks it at a local healthcare facility we partner with through TWOPU's Malaria Fund. In addition to testing and treatment, we purchase and distribute treated mosquito nets to the community as a preventative measure against malaria.

Our Mercy Program provides food for people at risk of death or starvation. TWOPU is given

Food & Groceries

The Women of Pader Uganda partners with Feed My Starving Children to provide "manna packs", which are nutritious pre-packed meals. TWOPU uses some of their manna inventory for Pader Community Church's school to feed students, as well as some for our Mercy Families. Mercy families who do not receive manna packs but are suffering from food scarcity receive groceries from us through this program so that no one in their family goes hungry. Lastly, our Maize Program through our agriculture development opportunities provide food for Mercy families as well.

Medicine & Treatment

Healthcare access and integrity remains the most important problem that civilians want the government to address. In a 2021 survey, 74% of Ugandans reported having gone without needed medicine/medical care at least once in the last year. Furthermore, 42% of those who did access healthcare from a public facility reported having to pay a bribe. The Women of Pader Uganda is committed to providing necessary medicine and treatment for those with severe circumstances through our Mercy Program.

Mental Health Services

Mental health services and access remains extremely limited in Northern Uganda. At TWOPU, we have two counselors on-staff to provide free services to our staff and those in our Mercy Program. In addition to one-on-one services, our counselors host group therapy and mental health conferences in and around Pader. This team also partners with our social workers to spread awareness and educate on alcoholism, which is prevalent in Uganda, through a local radio program.

Life-Saving Procedures & Surgeries

In extreme circumstances, TWOPU grants funding for life-saving medical procedures and surgeries. We partner with different hospitals across Uganda to receive the best care for these patients and ensure their needs are being met.