MPK's mission is to develop human potential of children, youth and women infected and affected by HIV/AIDS and increase literacy levels as well as creating awareness and behavioural change among all categories of people with the main focus on HIV/AIDS, its causes and effects.
MEETINGPOINT Kampala Kyamusa Obwongo (MPKKO) registered in 1992 as a local NGO. It is located on Bukasa Road Plot 125 in Namuwongo at the end of 8th street. It has a sister branch in Wakiso district called Meeting Point Wakiso Kyamusa Obwongo (MPWKO) found in Kisimbiri C zone along Kasengejje road in Wakiso Town Council. In Kampala it serves people in Makindye division. While in Wakiso it serves three sub-counties of Wakiso town council, Kakiri and Nabweru respectively.
Meeting Point Kampala provides HIV/AIDS palliative care and support services to people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS with particular attention to women, orphans and other vulnerable children. Services are delivered through a home based care approach supported by counselors and trained community volunteers. Currently a team of 30 committed volunteers offer on-going counselling to clients and also educate immediate family members on basic HIV/AIDS care and prevention. These volunteers monitor drug usage to ensure that the right doses are taken and alert counsellors whenever there is need for intensive care. Clients with intensive care needs are referred to counsellors, nurses and social workers at Meeting Point offices.
MPKKO Mission Statement
To create general awareness and behavioral change in all categories of people about HIV/AIDs and its related problems, giving particular attention to women’s and youth development.
MPKKOVision
To fight for the dignity of a human person by providing quality health and education services to the marginalized sections of our society.
