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​SLUM COMMUNITIES 

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​THE EDGE IN JINJA


As a result of endemic poverty in the slums surrounding Jinja, children are at risk of abuse, neglect and exploitation.


​Slum communities surrounding Jinja in Eastern Uganda face a myriad of challenges. Located on the eastern bank of the Nile, around 20,000 people are crowded into eight slum areas.

Slum dwellers face endemic poverty, poor sanitation, low employment and high crime rates. Often, people experience a disconnect from local services and a lack of awareness regarding effective child protection. Many have been disillusioned by the unsustainable plans and promises of external organisations, and feel disheartened about the lack of change. 

A prevalence of HIV/AIDS has resulted in a high level of  single mother, child and grandparent headed households. High levels of alcoholism often lead to domestic violence and abuse.

All these challenges have led to unsafe environments for children, leaving them vulnerable to maltreatment, neglect, exploitation and even child sacrifice.

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WHAT ARE WE DOING TO HELP

Through voluntary Child Protection Teams, Children on the Edge Africa are supporting communities to create a protective environment for their children. 

​​​​After a successful pilot scheme in Masese II slum, voluntary Child Protection Teams (CPTs) have been replicated to a further four slum communities surrounding Jinja.

​These teams are building relationships, identifying problem areas and creating a link between community members and local authorities. They have become the ‘go-to’ groups for child protection, facilitating workshops on an extensive range of children's issues and social problems, whilst offering individual support to vulnerable families.

The most vulnerable households are resourced with sustainable, safe incomes through a small business loan scheme and younger children from the hardest pressed families attend Early Childhood Development Centres we have established in Loco and Wandago.

Child Rights Clubs have been developed in Loco, Masese I, and Wandago enabling children to learn about their rights, express their views and shape their communities.

After our pilot scheme eradicated child sacrifice incidents in one area, all Child Protection Teams are employing the same prevention methods. ​On a national level we are lobbying for stand-alone legislation, addressing child sacrifice in the Ugandan parliament.
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Wandago Child Protection Team member ensuring the walk to the local well is safe for children.
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LOCO'S EARLY CHILDHOOD  DEVELOPMENT MODEL IS BEING REPLICATED IN WANDAGO AND KYAKA II  >>

PREVENTING CHILD SACRIFICE

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SUPPORTING THE PREVENTION OF CHILD SACRIFICE THROUGH GRASSROOTS TEAMS AND LOBBYING PARLIAMENT ​>>

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Babra - Social Worker for Children on the Edge Africa


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  • DONATE
  • WHO WE ARE
    • A Child Rights Approach
    • Meet the team
    • Contact Us
    • Media
  • WHAT WE DO
    • Bangladesh: Education for Rohingya refugee children
    • India: Education for 'untouchable' Dalit children
    • Uganda: Transforming slum communities
    • Uganda: Early Years Education for Congolese refugee children
    • Kachin State Myanmar: Support for displaced children
    • Bangladesh: Community Schools for slum dwelling children
    • Lebanon: Education for Syrian refugee children
    • India-Nepal border: Education for children in brothel communities
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    • Receive our news updates
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    • Take on a challenge >
      • 12,000 Steps Virtual Event
      • London Marathon
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      • Chichester Half Marathon Event
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    • Organise an Event
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