SUPPORTING GIRLS IN UGANDA’S SLUM COMMUNITIES TO STAND UP AGAINST VIOLENCE
In Uganda’s slum communities, girls face a reality filled with daily struggles. Overcrowded homes, limited
Training of Educators to Strengthen Child Protection measures in Schools in Western Uganda
Joy for Children Uganda has accelerated its efforts to protect children in schools from violence
Media Statement: Senior student stabbed to death in a suspected student gang violence in Mbale district- Eastern Uganda
Joy for Children Uganda is saddened by the recent murder of a 19 years senior
Media Statement: Joy for Children Uganda Commends Government’s Directive on Corporal Punishment in Schools
Joy for Children Uganda applauds the recent directive issued by the Minister of Internal Affairs,
Tackling Uganda’s Secondary School Dropout crisis through Infrastructure Development
In many parts of Western Uganda, poor school infrastructure has emerged as a silent but
UGANDA SECONDARY EDUCATION EXPANSION PROJECT (USEEP)
Joy for Children Uganda in partnership with Windle International Uganda will be implementing the Uganda
Institutional Development
To support its strategic intents, a strong and sustainable JFCU organization is necessary. In line
Community systems strengthening
JFCU supports religious and cultural institutions, Community Based Organizations and community groups, educational institutions and
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.
HOW DOES CULTURAL CONTEXT INFLUENCE THE ACCEPTANCE OF VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN IN UGANDA?
Cultural context significantly influences the acceptance of violence against children in Uganda. Traditional beliefs often regard physical punishment as a legitimate form of discipline, deeply rooted in community norms that emphasize obedience and respect for authority figures, such as parents and teachers.
