Child Protection Uganda Project #75579

End Early Child Marriage in rural Uganda

by The Girl Child Foundation Uganda

Project Report | Jun 12, 2026
EDUCATION AS A TOOL FOR PROTECTION

By GERALD OTHIENO | PROJECT LEADER

Education remains one of the most effective ways to protect girls from child marriage and other forms of vulnerability. Through this project, the Girl Child Foundation Uganda is helping girls access quality education while raising awareness about the importance of protecting children's rights.

During this reporting period, scholarships and educational materials were provided to vulnerable girls facing significant barriers to education. This support enabled beneficiaries to remain in school and continue working toward their academic goals. By reducing financial obstacles, the project has helped families keep girls in classrooms where they can learn and grow.

Community awareness activities focused on the protective value of education. Parents, teachers, and community leaders participated in workshops discussing how child marriage negatively affects health, education, and future opportunities. These sessions encouraged participants to take active roles in safeguarding girls and promoting educational success.

Girls also benefited from life-skills training and mentorship programs that strengthened their confidence and decision-making abilities. Through these activities, participants learned how to set goals, manage challenges, and make informed choices about their futures.

The combined impact of education, mentorship, and advocacy is creating safer pathways for girls and reducing the risk factors associated with early marriage. Communities are increasingly recognizing the importance of supporting girls through secondary education and beyond.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our donors and supporters. Your generosity is helping protect vulnerable girls, expand educational opportunities, and build stronger communities where every child has the chance to thrive.

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EMPOWERING GIRLS TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND PREVENT CHI

By GERALD OTHIENO | PROJECT LEADER

The Girl Child Foundation Uganda remains committed to ensuring that every girl has the opportunity to complete her education and build a brighter future. Through this project, we continue to address the root causes of child marriage by combining community outreach, educational support, mentorship, and advocacy.

During the reporting period, we engaged parents, community leaders, teachers, and local stakeholders in awareness campaigns focused on the long-term consequences of child marriage. These discussions highlighted how child marriage significantly increases school dropout rates and exposes girls to greater health, social, and economic risks. By fostering open dialogue, we are helping communities recognize the value of educating girls and delaying marriage.

The project also provided critical educational support to vulnerable girls through scholarships, school supplies, and mentorship programs. In many of the rural communities we serve, fewer than half of girls complete secondary education. Our support has enabled girls to remain in school, improve their academic performance, and gain confidence in pursuing their goals.

In addition, life-skills training sessions equipped girls with knowledge on leadership, decision-making, personal development, and reproductive health, empowering them to make informed choices about their futures. Local leaders and community champions have continued to play a vital role in advocating for girls' rights and challenging harmful social norms.

We are deeply grateful to our donors and partners whose support is transforming lives. Together, we are creating safer communities where girls can learn, thrive, and reach their full potential. Every contribution brings us closer to a future where no girl is forced to choose between education and early marriage.

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