About GOCASI

Gordon Care Samaritan International - Championing human rights and empowering vulnerable communities since 2006

Our Story

Gordon Care Samaritan International (GOCASI) is a non-profit, non-religious, non-denominational, non-governmental organization (NGO) founded by Mr. Obadiah Makhali David in 2006.

The organization was born after Mr. Makhali led a group of Christian lawyers, teachers, medical personnel, and journalists to internally displaced peoples camps in northern Uganda. Witnessing the dire needs and incessant human rights abuses, he was moved to action.

After three years of consultation with advocacy firms, opinion leaders, local council leaders, religious leaders, and various stakeholders, GOCASI was established to address critical gaps in legal aid services, health education, income generation, and support for marginalized groups.

Timeline

2014
Pro Bono services officially launched
Present
20,000+ active cases, 4,000+ farmers trained

Our Vision

A social, economically, legally and religiously empowered society, living in peace and harmony.

Our Mission

To contribute to the promotion, protection and defense for the fundamental human rights amongst vulnerable persons in Uganda and elsewhere in the world, improve their welfare and create elite business communities.

Our Core Values

GOCASI steadfastly upholds these values in pursuit of its objectives

Integrity

Transparency

Professionalism

Christian Commitment

Zero Tolerance to Corruption

Timeliness

Gender Sensitivity

Result Oriented

Accountability

Honesty

Respect for Human Rights

Challenges We Address

Despite our progress, significant challenges remain that require ongoing response from partners and well-wishers

Inadequate Funding

Limited resources hinder wide-scale coverage of service delivery to deserving persons.

Agricultural Knowledge Gap

Many communities lack skills in improved agricultural management practices, causing famine and starvation.

Street Children Crisis

Hard economic conditions force orphaned and vulnerable children to resort to street life.

Access to Justice

Many vulnerable persons cannot afford legal fees, leaving them unable to access justice.

HIV/AIDS Pandemic

Limited sensitization leaves people without knowledge on prevention, support and care.

"Human rights observance and enjoyment is standing up for the weak against the unfettered abuse by the strong - this is at the core of our organization's interest."

- Executive Director, GOCASI