This project aimed at the progressive elimination of child labor in Kampala and Busia districts through advocacy, policy engagement, and community mobilization. By working with government agencies, civil society organizations, and community leaders, the project strengthened child protection systems and encouraged policy reforms to safeguard children from exploitation
Stopping Child Exploitation through Advocacy in Kampala and Busia Districts (2019-2020)
Project Start Date:
2019
Project End Date:
2020
Geographic Location:
Kampala and Busia Districts, Uganda
Project Beneficiaries:
- Children at risk of or engaged in child labor.
- Government agencies and child rights advocates.
- Community leaders and policymakers.
Funding Source(s):
Project Objectives / Goals:
- Advocate for policy reforms to address child labor and exploitation.
- Strengthen child protection mechanisms at the local and national levels.
- Engage community stakeholders in promoting children’s rights and education.
- Provide support and rehabilitation services for children affected by child labor.
Project Outcomes / Impact:
- Improved child protection laws and increased government attention to child labor issues.
- Strengthened community awareness and involvement in preventing child exploitation.
- Enhanced policy discussions that influenced future child labor interventions.
This initiative reinforced advocacy efforts to combat child labor while promoting sustainable policy changes to protect vulnerable children.