Parents of children with different disabilities like hydrocephalus, Spin bifida, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome are sensitized and trained with the aim of increasing their knowledge about disabilities. Most Parents do not understand why their child is disabled or how to properly feed or play with them.
In an environment where government structures are weak or ineffective, it’s the responsibility of a civil society organization to stand up for children’s rights.
In 1997, the Government of Uganda introduced the Universal Primary Education program to provide free primary education. Enrollment increased from 3.1 million pupils in 1996 to 8.4 million in 2013.
With the strongly held belief that collective Action is needed to end Child Marriage, a practice that robs millions of Girls of their human rights, Joy for Children led the creation & serves as the co-chair of the 50 member Ugandan National Alliance to End Child Marriage
