UGANDA SECONDARY EDUCATION EXPANSION PROJECT (USEEP)
Joy for Children Uganda in partnership with Windle International Uganda will be implementing the Uganda
World Children’s Day 2024
November 20th marks World Children’s Day, a global moment to reflect on children’s rights, celebrate
Capacity Building Workshop for Community Based Organizations on Communications
Joy for Children Uganda (JFCU) hosted a two-day Capacity Building Workshop on September 26th and
Kampala Slum Women Project
In Uganda, the slums of Kampala are some of the most challenging environments, deeply entrenched
Institutional Development
To support its strategic intents, a strong and sustainable JFCU organization is necessary. In line
Child Psychosocial and legal support
The psychosocial and legal support thematic area aims to address the consequences of all forms
Child education rights
JFCU acknowledges that education enables the child to develop to his or her fullest possible
Community systems strengthening
JFCU supports religious and cultural institutions, Community Based Organizations and community groups, educational institutions and
Education is the Beacon of Hope for Families in Mulago Slums
In the heart of Mulago , lives Jaja Margret, a 68-year-old woman who runs a charcoal business on Happy Street. Despite her age, Jaja Margret is the primary caregiver for her ten grandchildren, a responsibility that weighs heavily on her shoulders. Her story is not just one of personal struggle, it reflects the broader challenges faced by many families in this community.
Empowering Out-of-School Children through Safe Spaces as a Key Strategy in Preventing Violence against Children
JFCU with support from CRVPF established safe spaces for out of school adolescents to hold weekly discussions facilitated by peer mentors using the life skills manual to build their esteem, help them make better choices, protect themselves against violence, promote behavior change through addressing harmful social norms that perpetuate VAC and community actions and also be able to plan more confidently for their future.
