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We are Pioneers in humanitarian services & sustainable development

We believe in a community where hopeless and other vulnerable people have access to equal opportunities

 

OUR TEAM

United is a team built of enthusiastic and dedicated young people, who believe in humanity, and power of refugees to create a better future for themselves and others.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Our Board of Directors comprises of talented and visionary individuals who help ensure Resilience Action’s priorities are always achieved by bringing in their expertise from varying fields. 

OUR PARTNERS

We work with an extensive and supportive network of partners both, locally and internationally. 

To become a partner organization and learn more about our existing partner organizations, click here.https://uhscharity.org/partnership/

US BASED SERVICES 
-Housing (buy/Sell house)
-Language Services
-Green Card/Permanent Resident 
-Citizenship application 
-Travel Documents 
-Job Application 
-Auto /home Insurance 
-Computer Literacy
-Refugees Family Reunification  
-Referral Services
Community Based Services :
-Funeral Mutual Aid
Sexual and Gender Based Violence Education 
– Drug and Substance Abused Prevention 
– Refugee Education Empowerment
 
Contact
United for Humanitarian Services, Inc.
C/o Programs Director

838 E High Street

Who We Are

Your donation restores someone’s hope. Mashaka  and Cheka first time house owner



Emo ‘ya Mmbondo Lexington community benefiting from a “love your neighbor” training. This is a refugee community safety program

M’mbondo youth Lexington

 

African communities leaders in a work shop on violence prevention strategy focused on preventing power-based personal violence – sexual violence, intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder abuse, bullying and stalking. Led by Green Dot Lexxington

Mr. Uwezo, the Central and East Africa Operations Manager

Amissy in Baraka city (field office) serving hopeless children and other war victims

Smal actions. big impacts. War victims in Fizi-DR Congo

At the MSF hospital in Baraka city. Children loosing life by kwashiorkor. Support and save one’s life.

 

United For Humanitarian Services(UHS) is a 501 (c) (3) with focus on humanitarian and community development programs. The organization is supporting refugees, low-income families and people with special needs  in Kentucky (USA). We have expended our activities in The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), The United Republic of Tanzania (Nyarugusu Refugee Camp in Kigoma region and Dar es Sallaam region with urban refugees ) and the Republic of Burundi with low income families and Internally Displaced Population (IDPs).
The  organization’s core values are Professionalism; Responsiveness; Respect; Team Work; Volunteerism and Integrity.

UHS has its head office situated in Lexington, Kentucky in the United States of America. The organization is engaged in Humanitarian and Community Development projects implemented under the humanitarian to development nexus concept. In the areas of our operation, Local Government and Community at large have always been our key partners.

To access our language services offered available 24/7 click here https://www.jamboit.com/

UHS has well-structured governance which is headed by the Governing Board comprising of up to nine members with gender representation. The Executive Officer (EO) oversees the administration of day to day activities of the organization. Under the EO, there are Secretary, Accounting Manager, Operation Manager and field Program Officers to support the program operations of the organization. To strengthen governance, the organization has clear documented personnel, procurement, and financial manuals.

The financial accounts of the organization are audited by an internal and external audit team from the partner and organization’s external auditor for safeguarding partners’ funds and financial management integrity. The organization has experience in partners’ funds’ management. 

We aim to reach the most forgotten vulnerable communities

Mission

UHS strives to provide humanitarian services and promote sustainable development to vulnerable communities through capacity enhancement interventions

Vision

A community where hopeless and other vulnerable people have access to equal opportunities

 

Our Partners

In providing humanitarian services and promote sustainable development to vulnerable communities through capacity enhancement interventions, UHS is allied by different Organizations that share the vision and mission for creating a better world. These organizations are:

Governance

Policies and Procedures

UHS has policies and guidelines in place to ensure that all organizational activities and conducts are well implemented taking into consideration the best interest of beneficiaries, partner(s), and other stakeholders. These policies include Anti-corruption and money laundering, Personnel Manual and Procurement Manual and Financial Regulations.

The expertise of our team covers a wide range of humanitarian and development fields. Our collective experience allows us to tackle poverty, emergency relief, and sustainable growth in a multi-faceted way. Each member brings a unique skill set that contributes to our effectiveness and adaptability in addressing diverse challenges, from immediate crises to long-term development goals.

Management Pillars

A strong team with years of experience

CEO

Directors

MANAGERS

United states and East Africa
SECRETARY
Accountants

Social worKers

Volunteers
Clients

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We provide humanitarian services and promote sustainable development to vulnerable communities.