Seed Community Relief (SCORE) is a survivor-led, indigenous NGO incorporated in Uganda in 2021 by a Human Rights Defender and survivor of child labor. Registered with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau and the National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organizations, we operate nationwide. We work to eliminate modern slavery forced and child labour, human trafficking, child early and forced marriage (CEFM), sexual slavery, domestic servitude, economic exploitation, unethical recruitment and all forms of abuse.
To eliminate modern slavery by strengthening community resilience, transforming lives and fostering a society where freedom and opportunity prevail.
A world where every person lives free from exploitation, empowered to build a safe, just and thriving future.
Seed Community Relief was built from the lived experience of child labor. We have a firsthand perspective of what works to achieve sustainable impact.
"I was once trapped, but today I fight so others won't have to. Seed Community Relief is my promise that no one struggles alone."
— Kiima Stephen, Human Rights Defender & Survivor
Kiima Stephen grew up without his mother. At age 16, he was forced out of school and into work due to lack of school fees. After two years as a child laborer, he returned to school. Those years are the foundation of this work. He founded Seed Community Relief in 2021, giving this organization genuine trust from survivors.
Community power, survivor wisdom, evidence-based advocacy.
We raise awareness in communities about signs, risks and consequences of modern slavery. Through open dialogues and campaigns, we challenge harmful norms and empower people to recognize exploitation.
Learn more →We equip survivors and vulnerable communities with skills training, education support and resources to detect and resist modern slavery. Our aim is sustainable livelihood and lasting freedom.
Get involved →We conduct community-level research to understand root causes of exploitation. We amplify survivor voices and advocate for stronger legal protections and policy reforms at district and national level.
Support advocacy →
When you stand with survivors, you help dismantle exploitation at its roots.
$25 buys school supplies for one child escaping forced labor.
$50 funds a community radio broadcast reaching 10,000 people.
$250 sends a survivor through complete vocational training.
$500 provides seed capital to start a small business.
Fieldwork, legal aid, counseling, research, IT, medical, photography. Fill out our volunteer application form and attend safeguarding training.
Apply to Volunteer →Numbers tell one story. Survivors tell the truth.
"They stole three years of my life. They could not steal my hands. My hands built my freedom."
— Jacob, carpentry workshop owner
After being trafficked abroad, Jacob returned with nothing. Seed Community Relief trained him, gave him tools. Now he employs two apprentices.
"I was invisible for four years. Now they see me coming."
— Maria, outreach officer & survivor
From domestic servitude to leading community awareness. Maria now knocks on doors to find survivors who cannot find us.
