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Refugee Education Crisis Looming in Uganda

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STATEMENT ON THE ARMED ATTACK ON A SCHOOL IN UGANDA in which almost 40 children were killed.

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Blog with a spotlight on Uganda as a refugee-hosting country ahead of the Global Refugee Forum.

Uganda hosts the largest refugee population in Africa at a time where the refugee influx is increasing and the impacts of climate change are challenging the response. As a longstanding supporter of the Uganda refugee response, Denmark is delighted to launch the Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative. With a budget of approximately USD 40 million (approx. 145 billion UGX), the five-year programme seeks to empower refugees and host communities through climate resilience and inclusive development.

Scaling up education to transform the lives of Uganda’s refugee children

Uganda hosts the largest refugee population in Africa at a time when the refugee influx is increasing, and the impacts of climate change are placing further strain on communities and ecosystems. As a longstanding partner of the Uganda refugee response, Denmark and Save the Children are pleased to launch the Western regional roll-out of the Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative in the district of Kyegegwa.

Food ration cuts by WFP in Uganda come at worst possible time

Uganda's new Education Response Plan launched for Africa’s biggest refugee crisis

OVER 6,500 CHILD REFUGEES ARRIVE IN UGANDA AS VIOLENCE SURGES IN DRC

Children in North East Uganda take younger siblings to school for food in hunger crisis

Save the Children Uganda officially launched its Localization Strategy, reaffirming its commitment to placing local actors and communities at the heart of development and humanitarian action. The strategy was designed through a participatory process and seeks to deepen engagement with local partners, government institutions, staff, and communities by leveraging their unique knowledge, capabilities, and leadership. This aligns with Uganda’s national frameworks, including Vision 2040, the Refugee Response Plan, and the National Development Plan IV, as well as the draft Uganda Localization Strategy.

Every child has the right to be protected from violence and live free from fear, neglect, abuse and exploitation. Yet three quarters of children in Uganda experience some form of violence. Most children (68% of boys and 59% of girls) have experienced physical violence, while one in three girls and one in six boys suffer sexual abuse. The scars can last a lifetime and often result in mental health issues and psychological distress during adulthood.Strengthening lawsEffective child protection needs strong laws and policies in place. In Uganda there are many positive steps taken on paper - for example there is a national strategy to end violence against children in school, and child marriage, corporal punishment and other forms of abuse are illegal. But in reality these laws are rarely enforced or resourced. Many people and officials are unaware of them. Perpetrators often go unpunished. Save the Children advocates for greater resourcing to implement and enforce these laws, and we are developing localised and child-friendly versions to make them more accessible to communities.Stopping violence in schoolsA child learns best when they feel safe and protected. Corporal punishment is illegal in Uganda but is still widely practiced - 90 percent of children say they first experienced physical violence at school from a teacher. Many teachers and parents think violence is necessary to instil discipline, but it has a hugely negative impact on learning and a child's wellbeing.We work with teachers and schools to promote alternative positive discipline methods built on mutual respect and participation, and set up children's councils to come up with more effective and appropriate disciplinary measures. We also work with schools, officials and the local communities to monitor and address other forms of violence in schools, such as sexual abuse and bullying.Protection for children affected by conflictUganda hosts almost 1.4 million refugees and 60 percent are children. Most have fled brutal conflicts, and many have witnessed terrible violence or lost friends and family. We run Child-Friendly Spaces (CFS) which provide them with a safe place to play, learn and socialise with new friends, under the supervision of specialist caregivers. They can also access other services such as mental health and psychosocial support. Our teams of caseworkers identify the most vulnerable children and make sure they get the support they need – such as children who arrive alone or separated from their parents, orphans, children with disabilities or those in need of counselling.Tackling child marriage and teenage pregnancyForty percent of girls in Uganda are married before they turn 18. One in four teenage girls over 15 have already given birth or are pregnant. This has a devastating impact on their future – it forces children out of education, traps them in a cycle of poverty, and endangers the lives of young mothers and their babies.We work with communities to change attitudes and practices towards child marriage. We support adolescents to know their rights and the laws that protect them, and to get access to sexual and reproductive health information. We lobby officials to try and get laws enforced. We work with schools to improve girls' access to education, as staying in school longer can reduce the chance of girls becoming pregnant or married.Ending child labourMore than 2 million children in Uganda are reportedly engaged in child labour – most in agriculture or mining. The work is physically and mentally dangerous, and forces children out of education. We are working with businesses, communities and authorities to end the practice - by holding companies to account for exploiting children, and urging companies to sign and adhere to the global Child Rights and Business Principles, which we developed with UNICEF and the UN Global Compact.Strengthening child protection systemsAn effective and well-funded national child protection system is vital to ensure that we can prevent and respond to violence against children. But in Uganda the system is fragmented and weak – the referral system is poorly coordinated, services for survivors are scarce, children are not empowered to speak out and report abuse, and traditional beliefs often perpetuate certain forms of violence. Most cases are not reported, and only 32 percent of those reported result in arrests.We advocate for greater investment in strengthening these systems at national and district level; support government-led initiatives such as the 24-hour "Sauti 116" toll-free national child helpline; and work with schools to strengthen reporting and response mechanisms.Joining ForcesTo end violence against children in Uganda we must work together. The global Joining Forces coalition brings together six leading child rights organisations – Save the Children, Child Fund, Plan International, SOS Children's Villages, Terre des Hommes, and World Vision. In Uganda the coalition is campaigning to end corporal punishment, and supporting children to develop their own solutions to end violence in schools.

How teenage mothers and pregnant girls in Uganda have defied tradition and successfully campaigned to return to class

Every child, everywhere, has the right to a quality education. A leader in child education around the world, Save the Children works with children, families, schools and communities, as well as supporters, partners and leaders, to help children get ready for and succeed in school – so they can succeed in life. We ensure school is a safe place for children to learn and play, as well as a source for nutritious meals and medical care for children in need. We’re especially focused on schooling for those who tend to be overlooked, including girls, children living in poverty, children on the move and children caught up in conflict or crisis. Early Childhood Development (ECD)We ensure that deprived girls and boys aged 0-6 years in Uganda access holistic and inclusive Early Childhood Development (ECD) by supporting school readiness, training caregivers, and providing essential learning materials.Basic Education We enhance children's learning environments by training educators, engaging parents, improving school infrastructure, providing learning materials, and advocating for inclusive and non-formal education.High-impact approachesOur Boost for the Youngest approach works with parents to stimulate children aged 0-3 years through singing, storytelling and playing. Based on its success locally, Boost for the Youngest has now been endorsed by Uganda's Ministry of Education & SportsReady to Learn is our play-based approach that teaches children aged 3-6 years about books, the alphabet, sounds and words, and equips them with the foundational skills they need to learn.Literacy Boost gets the whole community engaged in activities that promote reading as a fun part of daily life. In rural Uganda this approach has doubled literacy rates in primary schools. Our Safe Schools approach works with the school management, teachers, parents, children and community leaders to improve safety and end violence against children in schools.Partnerships and innovationWe host the innovative NGO Education Consortium, which works with a range of partners to get thousands of out-of-school refugees and Ugandan children back into education. It aims to herald a new way of working more collaboratively, inclusively and sustainably.We explore new ways of using technology to improve the qualty of education, such as locally designed, culturally relevant video games on solar-powered tablets which teach children basic numeracy and literacy.

The last two decades have brought some important improvements in health indicators in Uganda. Maternal and under-5 mortality have decreased by around 50 percent, thanks to widespread immunisation campaigns, increased antenatal care and better access to health facilities. However, these rates remain very high and most children still do not have adequate healthcare. Health facilities are often in dilapidated condition and run out of drugs and electricity. Services for babies born prematurely or with complications are often not available. 29 percent of Ugandan children under five years old suffer from chronic malnutrition, known as stunting, which prevents their mental and physical development. Despite some progress, millions of children are being left behind. Improving Maternal and Newborn Child Health (MNCH)We support district authorities to improve access to quality MNCH services and get more mothers giving birth at equipped institutions rather than at home. In remote rural communities of Uganda our approach has helped reduce neonatal mortality by 51 percent and the number of children dying before their fifth birthday by 42 percent.We use a systems strengthening approach to train health workers on specialised care; equip clinics and hospitals with vital resources such as lifesaving resuscitation equipment, oxygen cylinders and incubators; and educate parents and pregnant women about good practices. We support local health committees and more than 1,000 Village Health Teams (VHTs) to disseminate information in the communities; and pilot innovative approaches, such as using motorbike ambulance taxis to reach pregnant women in the most inaccessible villages.WATCH: Motorbike ambulances help Ntoroko residents grappling with poor health servicesLISTEN: Podcast: The women who left everything behindSaving Newborn LivesThe first minutes and hours of a baby's life are critical, so we promote simple steps that can save lives. We train mothers on 'Kangaroo Mother Care' where skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding offer children warmth and nutrition at the most critical stage after birth. Asphyxia, or inability to breathe, is the biggest killer of newborn babies in Uganda, so we train nurses and midwives on basic skills to resuscitate babies immediately after birth.Read: Helping babies breathePromoting Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH)Adolescents in Uganda do not have adequate access to sexual and reproductive health services or information. At least one in four women in Uganda get pregnant as a teenager, contraceptive use is limited, and teenage pregnancy is a key factor in girls dropping out of school. We work with schools, clinics, youth peer groups, village health teams and other platforms to increase adolescent knowledge of sexual and reproductive health. We support youth champions to spread messages and act as change agents in their communities.Boosting nutritionOur Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) programmes provide malnutrition screening, food and nutritional support to young children and their mothers. In the refugee settlements we run Mother & Baby Areas (MBAs) which promote breastfeeding and good nutrition among pregnant and lactating women and caregivers for children under two years old. Practising optimal IYCF, including breastfeeding and complementary feeding, is the most effective way to reduce child malnutrition in emergency settings.READ: Isabella - a champion for breastfeedingResponding to emergenciesWe work with the government to prevent and respond to deadly outbreaks when necessary. To prevent the spread of Ebola from neighbouring DR Congo we have trained health workers, provided equipment to hospitals and clinics, and run community awareness campaigns to dispel myths and rumours and provide accurate information.READ: Information can save lives as Ebola spreadsSystem strengtheningSustainable long-term change will only be possible if basic health systems are in place and strengthened. We work to improve the capacity of health facilities, strengthen leadership and governance structures and community health committees, and engage in national policy and technical working groups. We also support research and development. For example, we supported Makerere University School of Public Health to establish the Maternal and Newborn Child Health Centre of Excellence, the first of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa.Last year our health programmes reached 182,000 people across Uganda.

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Save the Children signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals in order to strengthen child protection within Uganda’s fast-growing mineral sector. The signing took place in October during the 14th Annual Mineral Wealth Conference held at Serena Kampala.

Learning is key to strengthening policies, programs, and coordination in Uganda’s refugee response actors. Over the past five years, U-Learn has played a pivotal role in generating, synthesizing, and disseminating evidence to support adaptive programming and continuous learning. Through cross-sectoral exchange, U-Learn has helped drive the uptake of insights on best practices, challenges, and innovations across key thematic areas.

Uganda hosts nearly 1.4 million refugees - the third highest in the world - and 61 percent of them are children. Most have fled terrible ongoing conflict in neighbouring South Sudan and eastern DR Congo, and more continue to arrive every day.Uganda’s open-door policy is recognised as one of the most progressive in the world and refugees have freedom of movement, the right to work, land and access to the same services as Ugandans. However, there are critical funding shortages, services are overwhelmed, and the humanitarian needs remain enormous. Huge numbers of refugee and host community children are still without access to healthcare, education, protection and livelihoods.READ: The international community is failing its commitment to the refugee crisis in Uganda, 40 NGOs warnEducation600,000 refugee and host community children are still out of school. Even for those who can attend, the quality of education is poor. Classrooms are dangerously overcrowded and in need of repair, often with 2-300 children crammed into each class or under trees in the hot sun. Many speak multiple different languages in the same classroom. Literacy and numeracy levels are well below expected standards, and in such conditions it is difficult for children to learn effectively.We are constructing new classrooms and other vital facilities; running Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres for pre-school children; training teachers; supporting primary schools; and running Accelerated Education Programmes to help adolescents who dropped out of school to complete their primary education.READ: I dreamed of going to school againSave the Children supported the government of Uganda and partners to develop the Education Response Plan for refugees and host communities - the first of its kind worldwide. If funded it could provide quality education for 567,500 children.Child ProtectionMany refugee children have experienced or witnessed horrific violence. We run Child Friendly Spaces where children have a safe place to play, socialise and learn basic skills, and where they can access psychosocial support.Our teams of case workers identify the most vulnerable children and ensure they get the specialist support they need – such as children with disabilities, survivors of sexual violence, children with mental health needs, or children on their own or orphaned. More than 36,000 refugee children have arrived in Uganda unaccompanied or separated from their families. We work to reunite them with relatives wherever possible, or find alternative care if needed.WATCH: How we're supporting unaccompanied children like NyotteLOOK: Child refugees draw their hopes and horrors on polaroid portraits

Many children in Uganda do not have what they need to survive, learn and thrive because those with power do not prioritise them, do not listen to them and are not held accountable when they fail them.We support children to speak out and hold governments and other powerful actors accountable for children’s rights, and advocate for laws, policies and budgets that put children first.READ: Where are we now in Uganda? 30 years of the Convention on the Rights of the Child Ensuring children's right to participateChildren have the right to a say on the issues that affect their lives. Together with UNICEF we supported the Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Development to develop and launch Uganda's first National Child Participation Strategy. It guarantees children their right to express their views, and to be heard and taken into account by decision makers. We are now working to develop child-friendly versions so that children know their rights.We have set up children's councils in schools, so that pupils can raise ideas and concerns with the management, and support children's groups to discuss and develop their own solutions to the problems they face. We support children's parliaments and other platforms for children to engage people in power.READ: Children's Parliament marks Day of the African ChildSupporting youth advocatesWe support young people to speak out and campaign for change in their communities, and to hold duty bearers accountable for upholding children’s rights. We provide training on advocacy, public speaking, media engagement, public campaigning, power analysis and other skills to help youth develop their own advocacy strategies on issues such as child marriage, girls' education and reproductive health.READ: Youth in Gulu campaign for an end to child marriageIncreasing public investment in childrenThe national budget allocation to child-focused sectors in Uganda remains very low. We work with a range of civil society partners to analyse expenditure on children and advocate for child-focused budgets and greater investment in education, health and protection. We advocate to ensure decisions and actions of the state promote children’s rights, and that laws and policies are actually implemented. Promoting gender equalityMany communities have strongly patriarchal systems, and girls and women face a range of challenges and discrimination - from access to education and gender-based violence to child marriage and lack of participation in decision-making. We fight for girls' rights and empower them to speak out, and work with communities and schools to prevent sexual abuse and tackle discrimination.

For education to be truly transformative, schools themselves must change. They must be safe and nurturing environments where all children feel accepted and protected.

Uganda has one of the youngest populations in the world. More than half of its 37 million people are children – which provides exciting potential for a dynamic future.After years of conflict and insecurity, there has been some considerable progress. More children are in school and fewer are dying of preventable illnesses.But many children, especially in rural areas, still live in poverty and without their basic rights.One in five children do not complete primary school.More than a quarter of children under five suffer chronic malnutrition.75% of children experience violence.At least 10% of girls are married before they are 15, and a quarter experienced sexual violence in the past year.Essential services such as schools and health facilities are overcrowded and under-resourced. Laws and policies have been passed that could make a positive difference to children's lives, but are seldom resourced or enforced. Rural youth struggle to find decent work.Uganda hosts almost 1.4 million refugees fleeing some of the world's worst conflicts – one of the largest numbers in the world. More than 60% are children. The country has shown great generosity in opening its doors, but the influx has further increased the strain on services and more support is needed.

Uganda has one of the youngest populations in the world, with 75 percent of the population under 30 years old. This provides exciting potential for the future but also brings challenges. Youth struggle to find decent work and opportunities - especially in rural areas. The poor quality of education and the high number of children dropping out of school means many young people do not have the skills they need for employment. Climate-related shocks and disasters also threaten livelihoods and leave families struggling to support their children. We are helping youth and their families to meet their basic needs and escape the intergenerational cycle of poverty.Economic empowermentWe support Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs) to help young people access micro-credit and to invest their savings in new livelihoods. The groups provide simple savings and loan facilities for rural communities that do not have access to formal financial services, and help aspiring businesses to expand and reach new markets. They also provide a welfare fund to support members in case of unforeseen expenses such as bereavements or illness, which can otherwise send young people into long-term debt. The groups are 70 percent female.Vocational skills trainingWe equip rural youth with the skills they need to secure decent work and income. We provide training in a range of vocations – from tailoring and mechanics, to hairdressing and leatherwork, welding and agri-enterprises. Participants also receive training on financial literacy, market analysis, sales and marketing and other skills needed to start and grow their own viable small businesses. Some girls and young women who take part are now breaking down gender barriers, such as becoming the first female mechanics in their communities. Many of the youth who take part had to drop out of school and could not complete their education due to poverty or child marriage.After participating in our recent Youth in Action programme in western Uganda, youth saw their daily income nearly double and 91 percent of them are now in work.Supporting agricultureWe promote agri-business for youth by working with young farmer groups to support post-harvest handling and marketing, establishing centralised stores and providing crop processing equipment. We also work with Community Animal Health Workers to improve livestock health, milk production and low-scale commercial practices for pastoralist communities.Building resilience against disastersParts of Uganda suffer from frequent disasters such as flash floods or landslides, which can destroy a family's livelihood overnight. We work with affected communities and local authorities to help put measures in place to protect against future disasters – such as building bridges, desilting river beds or installing flood defences. We support village disaster management committees, and help affected families rebuild their livelihoods.

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Save the Children Uganda was recognized and appreciated by the Ministry of Health and the Committee of Experts on the National Safe Motherhood Committee for its outstanding contribution to strengthening the policy environment, planning, and monitoring and evaluation of Adolescent Health and School Health programmes. This recognition further highlighted our role in supporting the implementation of the National Adolescent Health Costed Implementation Plan (ADH CIP) and in building the coordination capacity of districts heavily burdened by teenage pregnancy.

The Education Response Plan (ERP) is the first of its kind worldwide and represents a huge policy step forward for refugee education globally

Uganda hosts over 1.9million refugees, making it Africa’s largest refugee-hosting country. In Palabek Refugee Settlement alone 90,000 refugees, of whom 83% women and children, face challenges in accessing education and protection services. Today, Save the Children is launching “Strengthening education and child protection services for refugee children in Palabek Settlement, Northern Uganda”, a two-year project in partnership with a Japanese clothing brand UNIQLO/Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. The project is supported through UNIQLO’s PEACE FOR ALL global campaign.

During a meeting with district officials at the Moroto local government, one official remarked, “Karamoja’s problem is water. Once you solve the water problem in Karamoja, you will have solved Karamoja’s problems.” This statement presents a complex paradox, and anyone who has worked in Karamoja would likely agree with it.

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“SAVE THE CHILDREN ENSURES NO CHILD IS LEFT BEHIND” - GRACE NYORO“We prioritize marginalized young women and men, ensuring they have access to opportunities for decent employment, particularly in underserved communities.” She added. As we approach 2030, Save the Children is dedicated to accelerating progress towards achieving our global ambition of ensuring no child is left behind. Central to this vision is our commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), where we envision a world by 2030 where no child dies of preventable causes before their 5th birthday, all children receive a quality basic education, and violence against children is eradicated.“Save the Children is committed to ensuring that no child is left behind especially in under deserved communities”.The Director of Advocacy, Campaign, Communication and Media, Grace Nyoro said Save the Children is committed to ensuring that no child is left behind especially in under deserved communities. She made the remarks during the third annual Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) conference held at Speke Resort Convention Centre Munyonyo from 19th-20th June. Grace who represented Save the Children said that our efforts align closely with national goals, particularly in bolstering Human Capital Development. Utilizing innovative and evidence-based strategies, Save the Children strives to enhance access to quality education, protection, and healthcare for every child. “Our comprehensive approach includes collaborating with partners to empower families and communities, fostering sustainable livelihoods, improving food security, advocating for child sensitive social protections, and enhancing resilience to climate change and disaster risks.” Grace said.

Uganda hosts 1,786,923 refugees and asylum seekers (Nov 2024), 31% of whom are from DRC, residing in settlements in South-Western Uganda. Planning figures indicate an expected increase of 94,321 Congolese refugees in 2025, who will be settled in Nakivale, Kyangwali and Rwamwanja, compounding existing challenges to service delivery (UNHCR). Despite Uganda’s progressive approach to refugee hosting, underpinned by its legislative framework and the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF), which allows refugees to access the same services as their host community peers, barriers continue to exist leading to low learning outcomes.

Save the Children Uganda participated in the Agricultural Technology and Sustainable Mining Conference, organized by the European Union, Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), and the Government of Uganda. This platform allowed us to share how we work with businesses to prevent and address child labor while calling on companies to take bolder actions in safeguarding children’s rights.

In Uganda, science and technology are a top priority for the Government of Uganda. However, many schools still lack hands-on instructional materials to make these subjects engaging and interactive. To address this gap, Save the Children has introduced mini-science laboratories, also known as science kits, to enhance the teaching of Integrated Science.

The growing child protection crisis in Arua District and City prompted urgent action from Save the Children Uganda. Reports indicate that more than 700 child abuse cases are registered every three months, ranging from defilement and neglect to physical abuse-often fueled by poverty, alcoholism, and harmful cultural practices.

The Humanitarian Leadership Academy (HLA) and Save the Children in Uganda hosted the Humanitarian Xchange (HX) in Kampala under the theme, “Locally Led Response in East Africa – Adaptation and Resilience.” HX serves as a platform to bridge the gap between international humanitarian actors and local responders, ensuring that crisis-affected communities have a direct voice in shaping humanitarian action.

Save the Children Uganda, in partnership with We Care Solar officially handed over solar-powered lighting kits - We Share Solar Suitcases - to 39 schools [1] in Wakiso District. This initiative will benefit approximately 10,372 (5,189 girls/5,183 boys) children, providing them with a safe, and conducive learning environment enhanced by reliable light and a sustainable clean energy source to power learning devices.

The growing children refugee influx in Uganda (over one million refugee children) prompted urgent action from Save the Children and partners under the Building Resilient Inclusive Systems for Locally Led Education and Protection project (RISE project). According to the Uganda Comprehensive Refugee Response Portal[1], Uganda currently hosts 1,898,338 refugees[2] and over million of these are children. [1] Country - Uganda, [https://data.unhcr.org/en/country/uga] Accessed on 27th Aug, 2025[2] Ibid. The figures were last updated on 31st July 2025. (They are updated on end of month basis)

The world is recognising the impact of local initiatives’ said one of our local partners, having been involved in an innovative approach to localisation in Education Cannot Wait’s Multi-Year Resilience Programme II in Uganda (MYRP II). As a result of purposefully developing more equitable avenues for funding, 29% of ECW’s investment to Save the Children is now being implemented through local and national NGOs (L/NNGOs). This is a large increase on the MYRP I and more than the global target set by the Grand Bargain. We encourage others to take inspiration from this approach, so that we can drive progress towards our collective commitments to reallocate power, influence and resources more directly to communities.

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The Uganda Response Innovation Lab (U-RIL) in a panel discussion at Hive Colab-Kanjokya, social entrepreneurs from across Uganda gathered to explore how enterprises can grow without compromising their social mission.

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11th June,2025- International Day of PlayAs seen in the poster image, Hon. Joyce Kaducu, Minister of State for Education plays with children on International Day of Play. The Wakiso Sponsorship Program team pulled off this joyful celebration of childhood. On the International Day of Play, children, teachers, and community members in Wakiso came together to champion the right to play under the theme “Choose Play – Every Day.” From vibrant games to storytelling, creative arts, and music, the event was a lively reminder that play is not just fun it is essential. Children led the day with laughter, creativity, and energy, showcasing how play supports learning, social skills, and emotional well-being.

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The Food Security and Nutrition project funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan commissioned a new mini-irrigation scheme in Tapac Parish, valued at $143,700, marks a transformative moment for local farmers. For communities long challenged by unpredictable weather and water scarcity, this scheme provides a reliable water source, enabling year-round cultivation, improved yields, and a stronger defense against climate shocks. Simultaneously, the inauguration of a new Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Corner at Kalemungole Health Centre II provides a vital resource for mothers and caregivers, offering the knowledge and tools necessary to ensure proper nutrition during a child’s critical first 1,000 days.

Youth Led Organisations (YLO), Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and other stakeholders were supported by SCI to collaboratively develop an advocacy engagement focusing on key issues affecting youth in their district. Notably, Nwoya District identified addressing high child pregnancy rates as a priority.

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As a child, John and the other children had no access to school. The Karamojong people were long opposed to the state education system. In 1948, they buried a pen in a symbolic protest against formal education introduced by the colonial authorities. Schools were seen by many as a threat to the group's cultural values and way of life, and for decades, only a small number of children in this part of the country attended school and learned to read and write.

The Saving Women and Pre-term babies Project (SWAP) project is improving the survival of small and sick newborns and mothers likely to deliver pre-term babies through mobile technology. The Protecting Infants Remotely by SMS (PRISMS) which is a mobile technology application is designed to streamline and standardize newborn care in low-resource settings.

Ezibon Saadalla Khamis is Humanitarian Communications Coordinator with Save the Children South Sudan. He is passionate about his job, especially working directly with children and knowing every story, photo and video he captures helps to amplify their voices for a brighter future. Here, he explains what drives him.

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For World Humanitarian Day we share the stories of Sheila, Kimberly, Yasmeen and Joy. As children they were supported by Save the Children. Now, they all work with us to build a better future for and with the children of today.

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1. What inspired you to join this organization 10 years ago?Save the Children was an employer of choice. Many colleagues in the NGO I was working with were moving to Save the Children. When I saw an opportunity that resonated with where I wanted to go next in my career, I did not hesitate to apply.

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More than 27 million children were driven into hunger and malnutrition by extreme weather events in countries heavily impacted by the climate crisis.

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The para-social worker system has proven to be an effective approach in strengthening child protection and case management at the community level. By equipping para-social workers with the necessary skills and knowledge, they have become critical frontline responders in identifying, assessing, and addressing cases of child abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The PSWs work closely with families, community leaders, and the police to enhance early intervention efforts, ensuring that vulnerable children receive timely support and referrals to appropriate services.

Patricia is a 15-year-old girl who is using knowledge attained from the safe family training at her school to influence her parents to take her sister back to disabilities back to school. Her sister had dropped out of school due to the negative attitude of her parents towards children with disabilities

Four million refugee children around the world are out of school – missing out on their right to an education due to displacement, poverty and exclusion

Children have lost more than a third of their school year to the pandemic

The climate crisis is fundamentally and irreparably reshaping our world, with grave implications on the rights of current and future generations of children. The month of March was marked by scorching heatwaves and shortly after, April was marked by seasonal rainstorms characterized by flooding, loss of lives of both children and adults and property in Kampala and most parts of the country including North, North-Eastern and West Nile.

Save the Children UK’s Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, met children being supported at a hospital in Colombo

The Karamoja GOATS project, implemented by Save the Children Uganda with funding from Save the Children Korea (SCK), was launched in March 2021 to combat malnutrition and food insecurity in Moroto District. The project focused on supporting agropastoral households, especially women, by providing goats to improve food security and boost livelihoods.

Maureen is a 13-year-old pupil in Primary 6 in Moroto Municipal Council Primary School. She lives with her mother, and 3 siblings in Kakoliye Close 2 village, South Division subcounty, Moroto Municipality.

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Hundreds of separated children searching for parents as conflict grows in eastern DRC

“We can speak up for ourselves”: Why we need to listen to child refugee’s voices

EAST AFRICA: QUARTER OF A MILLION CHILDREN MAY HAVE DIED OF STARVATION THIS YEAR

Plague of locusts ravages three East African countries as region prepares for another year of hunger

Children’s education is too important to be a casualty of war

SHIFTING POWER TO CHILDREN – OUR CHILD PARTICIPATION EFFORTS IN OUR LOCALISATION AGENDA

Believe in yourself, play sport, draw: Child refugees advice to children fleeing Ukraine

What did 13,000 children in 46 countries tell us about living through COVID-19?

Actor and screenwriter Sacha Baron Cohen has donated US$500,000 to Save the Children and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) for their work in Sudan which is facing the world’s largest displacement crisis and heading towards the worst famine seen in decades.

Social workers play a crucial role in child protection, often overlooked by the public. This blog emphasizes the positive impact of social workers who support families and advocate for children's welfare globally and calls for investment in preventative and responsive child protection services to ensure every child thrives ahead of the Ministerial Conference to End Violence Against Children.

East Africa: Quarter of a million children may have died of starvation this year

Education in a quarter of the world’s countries is on the brink of collapse without urgent action – Save the Children

Securing full and stable childhoods in Sub-Saharan Africa

kenya rates poorly in teen pregnancy war

Twelve-year-old John, a Primary Four pupil at Atedeoi Primary School in Moroto District, is one of many children in Karamoja whose lives are being positively transformed thanks to the investment of Save the Children Korea (SCK). Through the Integrated Education Project for Karamoja (IEPK), Karamoja GOATS, and the Karamoja Hunger Intervention (KHI), SCK is helping build a more resilient, educated generation in one of Uganda’s most vulnerable regions.

A rare tropical disease that is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide was halved in one of the world’s worst-affected communities due to foreign aid but is now at risk of resurgence following aid cuts, as is another tropical eye disease, Save the Children said.

Newborn babies as young as two weeks old are catching the deadly mpox virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s overcrowded hospitals

Save the Children Uganda convened a dialogue between members of the Children’s Advisory Committee and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), creating a impactful platform for children to directly voice their priorities, experiences, and recommendations. The meeting, financially supported by the Girls as Drivers of Change Project, had children from all our regions of intervention (development and humanitarian) who are championing change in their communities through advocacy on issues such as education, protection, and gender equality.

Seeing my older siblings go to school, I wanted to do the same. I love to learn but my parents were hesitant to send me to school as they worried for my safety. But I still insisted and eventually, they relented.

Mass hunger to ‘Blah Blah Blah’ on Climate: The 7 biggest challenges facing children in 2022

Hunger levels soar in Horn of Africa as region faces driest summer in over 35 years

Thirteen-year-old Moses, a pupil at Atedeoi Primary School in Moroto District, is one of many children in Karamoja whose lives are being positively transformed thanks to the investment of Save the Children Korea (SCK). Through the Integrated Education Project for Karamoja (IEPK), Giving Ownership to Prevent Stunting (also known as the Karamoja GOATS project), and the Karamoja Hunger Intervention (KHI), Save the Children Korea is helping build a more resilient, educated generation in one of Uganda’s most vulnerable regions.

Maternal and newborn health is in crisis, but there’s hope. This blog shares real stories, urgent challenges, and key policy solutions to protect mothers and babies. Discover what world leaders must do and how you can help drive change.

At least 17.6 million children will be born into hunger this year, or about 33 children a minute, according to Save the Children.

Severe pneumonia leaves 4.2 million children desperate for oxygen each year

Funded by Save the Children Korea and implemented by Save the Children Uganda, the Karamoja GOATS project works to improve nutrition and livelihoods for vulnerable households in Moroto District. Launched in March 2021 and initially rolled out in Rupa and Tapac sub-counties, the project empowers women by providing goats and vegetable seeds, directly combating malnutrition. The first phase concluded in June 2024, successfully addressing immediate nutritional needs while laying the groundwork for long-term food security. Now in its second phase, the project is strengthening its impact and expanding support to reach more households.

Public figures, including world-renowned actors Will Poulter, Forest Whitaker, and Gillian Anderson add their voices to open letter to world leaders

More than two years after schools around the world shut their doors in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Transforming Education Summit (TES) in September couldn’t have been more timely. Global education was in dire crisis before the pandemic, with millions of children around the world out of school and not learning from a quality, safe and inclusive education. With the extended school closures, disparities in access to online and distance learning, inadequate resources to support students to return to school, and the impacts of conflict and climate change, the learning outcomes of the poorest and most marginalised children are now even more at threat.

Global apparel retailer UNIQLO has announced a series of free art workshops, titled ‘Bouquet of Peace’, to be held in 25 cities worldwide including Paris, New York, and Tokyo, starting this month.

Save the Children says a generation of refugee children could be deprived of the education they need to restore their future.

Around one in two out-of-school children and adolescents live in countries at the forefront of the climate crisis, Save the Children analysis finds.