JOY FOR CHILDREN-UGANDA

Education Education is the right of all children, as well as crucial factor facilitating the sustainable development of a nation. Girls' education has a direct impact on reducing gender discrimination and inequality in society, and has a powerful influence on child and maternal survival. Early stimulation and learning opportunities give children a head start and lay a strong foundation for the holistic development of an individual. The constitution of Uganda explicitly recognizes the right of all citizens to basic education. Subsequently policy positions such as vision 2025, the Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP) 2004-2015 and the Poverty Eradication Action Plan (PEAP) 2004/2005-2007/2008 recognize education as a core element of any attempt to fight poverty. The education components of national plans are consistent with the Education for all (EFA) goals, the World Fit for children targets and the Millennium Declaration and Development Goals (MDGs). Despite o...

Child Headed Households This is an emerging concept and a huge challenge in the development process. These families are more evident in rural areas especially in the Sub-Saharan African resulting from the death of parents due to HIV/AIDS. After the death of parents, culturally children are left with close relative to look after them. Since HIV/AIDS has mainly affected young energetic men and women, most children are left in the hands of the aging grand parents who can not provide them with the basic necessities of life.

Child Marriages