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Child protection begins with all of us

Safe childhoods.
Stronger futures.

We work with children, families, schools, communities and institutions to prevent violence and make every child’s rights visible in everyday life.

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What we do

Protection is a system,
not a slogan.

We connect prevention, response, education and accountability—so children are safer at home, at school, online and in their communities.

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Community Systems Strengthening

Strengthening families, communities and local systems to prevent harm and respond effectively when children need support.

Coordinated Approach to Prevent Violence and Sexual Violence Against Children and Young People in Homes, Schools, and Communities in Kabarole District Women Empowerment Project Around 55-65% of Kampala’s 1.7 million inhabitants reside in slum areas resulting from rural urban migration, & the...
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How change happens

A community can become its own strongest protection network.

JFCU equips children and trusted adults to notice risk, report safely, reach services and hold systems accountable.

  • Child-friendly reporting routes
  • School safeguarding scorecards
  • District referral directories
  • Survivor-centred response
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From the field

Human stories.

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Joy for Children Uganda Launches Podcast, Putting Children's Voices at the Heart of Decision-Making From the field
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Joy for Children Uganda Launches Podcast, Putting Children's Voices at the Heart of Decision-Making

For many years, decisions affecting children have largely been discussed and made by adults, sometimes without meaningfully considering the perspectives of the children those decisions are intended to serve. Recognizing the importance of changing this, Joy for Children Uganda (JFCU) has launched Let the Child Speak, a child-centered advocacy audio-visual podcast designed to amplify children's voices and create opportunities for them to participate in conversations and decisions affecting their lives.

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Beyond Survival: A Conversation on Putting the Mental Wellbeing of Children Living with HIV at the Centre From the field
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Beyond Survival: A Conversation on Putting the Mental Wellbeing of Children Living with HIV at the Centre

For children and adolescents living with HIV, the conversation around mental wellbeing is even more critical. Beyond taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) and attending regular clinic appointments, they may have to navigate stigma and discrimination, concerns about disclosure, treatment fatigue, social isolation, frequent illness, and anxiety about their future. These experiences can affect not only their emotional wellbeing but also their ability to remain engaged in HIV care and adhere to treatment.

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Featured success story

Empowering Women in Kampala’s Informal Settlements: Building Brighter Futures for Vulnerable Children

“At Joy for Children Uganda (JFCU), we believe that empowering women is one of the most effective ways to improve the lives of children. Through the Slum Women Development Project, we work di...”
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JFCU does not publish a catalogue of children. You choose an approved education programme, our team confirms your commitment, and safeguarding staff complete a private needs-led match.

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A safer future is built together

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Working together, going further.

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