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Educate to Protect.
Project SummaryThe ‘Educate to Protect’ project supports disadvantaged children in Kabumba, Uganda, by promoting their enrolment in affordable schools, providing basic school materials and raising awareness in the community about children's rights and education. The aim is to protect children from exploitation such as early marriage and child labour.
Background
Uganda faces a significant challenge: approximately 700,000 children of primary school age are not attending school, according to the Uganda National Household Survey (2019/2020). These children are vulnerable to child marriages, labor, and exploitation. By 2020, 25% of under aged girls were forced in early marriages, 35% of preteen boys where involved in child labour.
These alarming stats Provoke a sense of urgency, and need an immediate intervention.
Despite the fact that the Goverment have put in place,means of Combatting these, Some areas remain unreached and Underserved, hence the need for grass root aproach.
Read moreThese alarming stats Provoke a sense of urgency, and need an immediate intervention.
Despite the fact that the Goverment have put in place,means of Combatting these, Some areas remain unreached and Underserved, hence the need for grass root aproach.
Idea
A recent internal survey in Kabumba and neighboring rural communities revealed a disturbing trend. Parents often permit child marriages, labor, and other injustices, citing lack of education as the primary reason. They believe that without education, their children have no viable future.
However, the survey also showed that the majority of parents are eager to enroll their children in school, but lack the means, insight, and necessary support. This is where we step in – as guardians and advocates – to challenge this narrative and create positive change.
Our initiative focuses on three key areas:
Building on the success of our first phase, which had a profound impact and marked a huge step towards our overall goal, we're now expanding our efforts to reach even more vulnerable children. By doing so, we eliminate the excuses that perpetuate injustices against children. We protect their rights, prevent exploitation, and secure brighter futures.
Read moreHowever, the survey also showed that the majority of parents are eager to enroll their children in school, but lack the means, insight, and necessary support. This is where we step in – as guardians and advocates – to challenge this narrative and create positive change.
Our initiative focuses on three key areas:
- Enrolling children in affordable schools.
- Assisting with admission processes.
- Providing basic scholastics.
Building on the success of our first phase, which had a profound impact and marked a huge step towards our overall goal, we're now expanding our efforts to reach even more vulnerable children. By doing so, we eliminate the excuses that perpetuate injustices against children. We protect their rights, prevent exploitation, and secure brighter futures.
Implementation
Our project, 'Educate to Protect,' will be implemented in Kabumba Village, situated on the outskirts of Wakiso District. This rural community faces significant development challenges, including a high population density and widespread illiteracy. Kabumba Village has over 100 children, many of whom lack access to education, making them vulnerable to child exploitation, including child labour and early marriage, from as early as pre-teen years.
To ensure long-term impact and sustainability, we implement our projects in two strategic phases.
Part 1: Collaboration and Enrolment
Part 2: Community Engagement and Awareness
Budget Allocation.
Total Budget: 4000 CHF
Our project will run for one school entry period, with the goal of enrolling children in school as resources allow. Since the school year has three entry points (one per term), we will focus on preparing for the May 2025 entry point. To achieve this, we will work from January to April to mobilize resources and make necessary arrangements.
Read moreTo ensure long-term impact and sustainability, we implement our projects in two strategic phases.
Part 1: Collaboration and Enrolment
- Identify government schools with affordable tuition fees.
- Collaborate with school administrators to secure cheaper admissions.
- Enrol marginalized children in these schools.
- Provide essential support, including scholastics and uniforms.
Part 2: Community Engagement and Awareness
- Engage parents and communities through awareness campaigns.
- Educate them on the benefits of keeping children in school.
- Promote children's rights and the importance of education.
- Foster a supportive community environment to ensure children's retention in school.
Budget Allocation.
- Team Facilitation: 10% (400 CHF).
- Fundraising Site Commission: 10% (400 CHF)
- Basic School Scholastics: 30% (1200 CHF)
- School Requirements: 50% (2000 CHF)
Total Budget: 4000 CHF
Our project will run for one school entry period, with the goal of enrolling children in school as resources allow. Since the school year has three entry points (one per term), we will focus on preparing for the May 2025 entry point. To achieve this, we will work from January to April to mobilize resources and make necessary arrangements.
Initiators
- Mwanja Peter Emma -Co-Founder, Building A Smiling Heart Initiative (BASH): The founder of Building a Smiling Heart Initiative (BASH). As a community nurse who grew up in rural areas, Peter intimately understands the transformative power of education and healthcare. Contacts; mwanjaemma0@gmail.com / https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwanjapeteremma
- Edward Sekitoleko -Deputy Head teacher, Kabumba Primary School: A 65-year-old professional teacher with a passion for empowering young minds. As the Head Teacher of Kabumba Primary School, Mr. Sekitoleko has dedicated his life to sharping future minds through.
- Building a Smiling Heart Initiative (BASH).: A non-profit initiative founded with a mission to promote health, education, and child rights in rural communities. Established during the pandemic, BASH initially focused on promoting health in rural areas basing in Kabumba village, Wakiso district, but soon expanded its scope to include education and child rights initiatives. Contacts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/buildingasmilingheart / https://buildingasmilingheart.websites.co.in
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Impact analysis by there for you specialists
The ‘Educate to Protect’ project addresses a key problem in Uganda: the lack of access to education for disadvantaged children and the resulting risks such as early marriage and child labour. With its two-stage approach - school enrolment support and community awareness - it combines direct support with long-term impact. The targeted integration of local resources and structures to ensure sustainability and acceptance should be emphasised in particular. The approach is practical and cost-effective, with the focus on basic education creating a solid foundation for social change
We will send the donation receipt (for Switzerland) in January of the following year.
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