This project aimed at contributing to the elimination of the worst forms of child labor in tobacco-growing regions of Uganda. Through the SCREAM (Supporting Children’s Rights through Education, Art, and Media) methodology, the initiative trained teachers and child rights advocates to create awareness and prevent child labor. The project empowered schools and communities to take an active role in child protection, ensuring that children remained in school and were safeguarded from exploitation
Getting Children Out of Child Labour through SCREAM in Arua and Gulu Districts (2018)
Project Start Date:
2018
Project End Date:
2018
Geographic Location:
Arua and Gulu Districts, Uganda
Project Beneficiaries:
- Children at risk of child labor in Arua and Gulu.
- Teachers and school administrators.
- Community leaders and parents.
Funding Source(s):
Project Objectives / Goals:
- Train teachers and education stakeholders on child protection using the SCREAM methodology.
- Create awareness campaigns on child labor prevention within schools and communities.
- Establish child rights clubs to give children a voice in the fight against exploitation.
- Promote education and safe learning environments to prevent children from engaging in hazardous labor.
Project Outcomes / Impact:
- Teachers trained in child labor prevention using the SCREAM methodology.
- Child rights clubs established to empower children to advocate for their rights.
- Increased school enrollment and retention in project areas.
- Community-led efforts to protect children from hazardous labor practices.
This project successfully strengthened education-based child protection strategies, ensuring that more children had access to safe learning environments.