CEF - Uganda

Uganda

"...After two decades of political turmoil (1970s and 80s) which saw Uganda plummet to one of Africa's poorest countries with a non-functioning economy and barely existent social infrastructure, a new Government embarked on a process of political, social and economic reform."
Extract from CEF Uganda Strategy Paper

For more information on CEF Uganda please click on the links below:


CEF Uganda: Context and Achievements (May 2005)	(31Kb)

Uganda Strategy Paper (2005-2007)	(317Kb)

Uganda Strategy Paper (2003-2005)	(272Kb)

Article on Early Successes and Challenges CEF Coordinator, Nickson Ogwal, June 2003	(84Kb)

Other Information

Uganda Adult Education Network (UGAADEN) aims to enable the critical linkage between the basic education for children and adult literacy in education policy work. UGAADEN is working to empower adult learners and their communities to address the issue of school governance and use of education resources.
Basic Education Budget Tracking: Facilitator's Guide 2005	(886Kb)

Northern Region Education Forum (NREF) was formed in response to civil society concerns about the delivery of quality edeucation to children disadvantaged by armed conflict in norther and northeastern Uganda. Formed in 2002, NREF acts as a lobbying body working to improve education policies and practices for children living in war affected areas.
Field Report Assessment on the Impact of Conflict on Education July 2005	(281Kb)
The Status of Education for Internally Displaced Children in Northern Uganda April 2003	(201Kb)

Uganda Child Rights NGO Network (UCRNN) is a network of child-focused organisations advocating for the observance and protection of the rights of children in Uganda. UCRNN is addressing the problems of the educationally disadvantaged children especially those affected by conflict in Northern Uganda.
Key Highlights on the implementation of the UNCRC, Presentation to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, June 2005	(71Kb)
NGO Complementary Report on the Implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in Uganda, January 2005	(252Kb)
Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Study, December 2004	(479Kb)

Kalangala District Education Forum (KADEFO) aims to help improve access to quality education for children of the fishing communities in remote island areas.
KADEFO message to Commonwealth People's Forum 2007	(79Kb)

Acenlworo UPE Budget Child Monitoring Project The UPE Monitoring Project is implemented by three local NGOs concerned with the protection of children's rights in Uganda: ANPPCAN Uganda Chapter in Wakiso and Kampala districts, Acen-Lworo child and Family Program in Apac, and Kigulu Development Group.
Research Findings of UPE Monitoring Project: views of children from Mayuge, Ignaga, Apac, Kampala and Wakiso Districts - presented by children to the Minister of Education and Sports	(2Mb)
National Dissemination Report on UPE Monitoring Project by ANPPCAN (Uganda Chapter) October 2006	(143Kb)
2006 Annual Report of the African Network for Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN) Uganda Chapter - ANPPCAN Uganda chapter is part of a Pan-African movement for the protection of the rights of the child in Africa.	(1Mb)
Issues affecting Primary Education, Presentation by Child Monitors made to the Joint Education Sector Review meeting, November 2005 Power Point ------PDF	(2.06Mb) (521Kb)