We are a Ugandan non-government organisation dedicated to supporting women and girls affected by endometriosis through advocacy, rehabilitation initiatives, research and documentation.
Endometriosis is more than a reproductive health condition. Its effects can extend into emotional wellbeing, relationships, education, employment and participation in society.
Established in 2021, Endometriosis Care Centre Uganda was shaped by lived experience and a desire to improve understanding and support for women and girls living with the condition.
Our founder's personal experience helped inspire ECCU's commitment to creating awareness, encouraging conversations and helping affected women and girls feel heard.
From our main office in Kampala, we work with professionals, organisations and institutions that share our commitment to improving the lives of people affected by endometriosis.
Meet the People Behind ECCUOur organisational focus brings together advocacy, rehabilitation, and research and documentation to address the challenges experienced by women and girls affected by endometriosis.
We work to improve public understanding of endometriosis, promote the social inclusion of affected women and girls, and advocate for policies, education and research that respond to their needs.
Explore AdvocacyWe promote an integrated rehabilitation approach that recognises physical, psychological and social wellbeing as interconnected aspects of living with endometriosis.
Explore RehabilitationWe seek to build knowledge about endometriosis, document the challenges faced by affected women and girls, and support evidence-informed understanding of its societal impact.
Explore ResearchTogether, these three focus areas guide ECCU's work towards greater understanding, inclusion and support.
View All Our ProgrammesTo provide quality and timely rehabilitation and psychosocial services to women and girls living with endometriosis.
A world without endometriosis and its complications.
Our organisational objectives guide how we advocate, collaborate, strengthen support, and develop our work for women and girls affected by endometriosis.
Create opportunities for women and girls to share their experiences while improving public and professional understanding of endometriosis.
Promote the right to health, advocate for social inclusion, and work with institutions to improve recognition, policy and care.
Advance access to timely diagnosis, appropriate treatment pathways, rehabilitation and psychosocial support for affected women and girls.
Encourage confidence, skills development and socioeconomic opportunities that support participation, independence and self-reliance.
Document lived experiences, build knowledge about the burden of endometriosis, and support evidence-informed programmes and decisions.
Strengthen ECCU's leadership, professional collaborations, organisational systems and capacity to sustain its work.
These seven values shape our relationships, guide our decisions and influence the way we work with communities and partners.
Bring together knowledge, skills and expertise to serve women and girls with care.
Lead with compassion, empathy and a commitment to restoring hope.
Welcome different ages, backgrounds and experiences with respect and understanding.
Represent ECCU responsibly and act consistently with our purpose.
Share knowledge and work together, recognising that we go further as a community.
Stay focused on the wellbeing of women and girls living with endometriosis.
Value honesty, accountability and non-judgmental support.
ECCU's founding leadership brings together lived experience, professional knowledge and a shared commitment to improving understanding and support for women and girls affected by endometriosis.
