Established in December 2005 as non-profit organization in Uganda, ToroDev continues to be at the forefront of contributing to the realization of a well knowledgeable and civically competent society that is responsible for her own development processes. We are passionate at improving our society by touching people’s lives, especially in four areas; quality health care, education & skills, economic sustainability and social justice. We utilize the opportunities provided by the digital technology revolution, rigorous data and evidence to pursue our interventions.
Our Values
We are a lean organization which thrives on mutual and respectful collaborations with like minded institutions and individuals. We seek and enjoy empowering others to lead and prosper. Therefore, we humbly work from behind others, without necessarily seeking headlines and recognition.
We cherish clear communication in empathetic ways, and are committed to our cause – even if it means sacrificing our comfort in order to realize such a cause. We recognize that knowledge is key to attainment of wisdom and success of every individual and community or society and, therefore, we always attempt to provide it to all those who need it in our areas of operation. Our cornerstone for motivation to continue offering our service(s) is based on integrity – handling resources in our reach (material, human and financial) with a sense of utmost accountability, dignity, equity and fairness. We also network with those who have been there before us and who can add value to our cause (s). We, therefore, summarize our organizational core values that shape our culture as “CHECK-IN” (Communication; Humility; Empathy; Commitment; Knowledge; Integrity; and Networking).
Our Vision
ToroDev envisions a society empowered with knowledge and leadership skills for positive livelihoods.
Our Mission
Promotion of knowledge and leadership skills through scientific research and appropriate digital technology for improved service delivery in education, health and economic development.
Strategic Objectives.
- Promote evidence-informed governance processes through appropriate information and communication technologies for improved service delivery in Education, Health and social justice.
- Invest in innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives using appropriate technologies for sustainable economic development.
- Improve education standards through advocacy using appropriate technology tools and infrastructure development support to achieve competitive human resource capacity.
- Improve the health care system through advocacy using appropriate ICT tools and infrastructure development support for better health care services and well being.
ToroDev Strives to Achieve the above Objectives through the following broad strategies:
1. Research & Advocacy: Developing a body of evidence to inform advocacy strategies and lobbying for inclusive public policies, etc. Under this general strategy, you may also read through our new Data & Evidence for Improved Urban Governance program for 2022 – 2026.
2. Capacity Building and/or Skills Development: This facilitates development of expertise and knowledge for human resource.
3. Innovative Solutions Design & Development: Innovation of new approaches, especially digital technology initiatives, to solve world’s difficult development needs. The ODA – Open Data Analytics for Development initiative and the e-Participation System model are some of the examples within this broad strategy. In modeling our solutions, we employ a value-based system grounded on RACI (Responsibility, Accountability, Consultation and Involvement).
4. Basic Infrastructure Development: Strengthening the efforts of of government to contributing to build sustainable structures.
