Supporting Refugee Children & Slum Communities in Uganda

We work in three areas in Uganda, partnering with
our sister organisation, Children on the Edge Africa.

EDUCATION FOR CONGOLESE REFUGEES IN KYAKA II SETTLEMENT

On the border with neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo - host to the fastest growing refugee crisis in the world - we support 30 Congolese refugee communities in Kyaka II refugee settlement.

We resource them to provide early years education and care for over 9,000 of their youngest refugee children.

A classroom full of young Congolese refugee children crowded round their male teacher who is in the middle of the room. He is showing the children a large book which shows two eyes and some writing that isn't decipherable. The children are concentrating on what their teacher is doing, but three children are looking directly at the camera. The children are around aged 4-6 years old. The classroom walls are covered in drawings of animals and shapes. You can click on the image to read more about the programme in Kyaka II refugee settlement

TRANSFORMING SLUM COMMUNITIES IN JINJA

In Jinja, we work with six slum communities, supporting them to create protective environments for thousands of children living in endemic poverty, who are at risk of abuse, neglect and exploitation.

Through voluntary Child Protection Teams, Child Rights Clubs and Early Childhood Development centres, communities are resourced to help their children thrive.

A group of young Uganda children outside their school in Loco, Uganda. They are all wearing purple school uniform and some are holding balls and other toys. They are aged between 4-6 years old and are all smiling and have their thumbs up, looking at the camera. There are two adults behind them, also both smiling. You can click on the image to read more about the programme in Jinja, Uganda.

TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES IN KARAMOJA

In Karamoja, we work with communities in the Napak district to help create protective environments for their children.

Voluntary Child Protection teams are supported to transform their communities into safe spaces where children are protected from harm and are able to thrive.