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All for Children: Legislators who subscribe to the Parliamentary Forum for Children and staff from the Kulea Watoto Project pose for a group photograph with Hon. Joyce Kaducu (seated fourth from right) after their meeting in Entebbe
Government is Committed to Support Early Childhood Education, Says Minister

Hon. Joyce Moriku Kaducu, the state minister for Primary Education stated that the government of Uganda is committed to prioritizing Early Childhood Education (ECE). This was during the meeting convened by Kulea Watoto in partnership with the Parliamentary Forum for Children on the January 30, 2025 at Admas Hotel in Entebbe.
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John Byamungu prepares chicken feed for his recently received chicks that he acquired through the seed grant provided by the Kulea Watoto Project
Eggs of Opportunity : Transforming Lucky Early ECD Center

In the heart of Mukondo C Village, nestled within the Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, lies Lucky Early Childhood Development (ECD) Center - a vibrant oasis of hope and opportunity for its over 300 young learners.
Estella Munezero displays a plate of food shortly before serving a customer. Estella is grateful to the Kulea Watoto Project for supporting her to realize her dream of opening a restaurant in Kampala
From Refugee to Restaurateur: The Inspiring Journey of Estella Munezero

At just 28 years old, Estella Munezero, a Burundian refugee, arrived in Uganda with little more than her remarkable culinary skills and a dream of forging a brighter future for her family.
Lawrence Renco Kasirye crafts out letter as he prepares to make signages. Lawrence is grateful to the Kulea Watoto Project for supporting him with financial literacy trainings and a cash grant that enabled him to re-establish his business and support his family
Against All Odds: Lawrence’s Transformation Through the Kulea Watoto Project

In a modest workshop in Lugala, a suburb of Kampala, Lawrence Renco Kasirye meticulously shapes letters from paper as he prepares to craft a signage. His disability is not immediately apparent. 
Members of Parliament together with Kulea Watoto Project Consortium partners pose for a group photo after a policy dialogue where a paper ‘Why Government of Uganda needs to prioritize Early Childhood Development’ was presented
Government Urged to Prioritize Early Childhood Development

Members of the Uganda Parliamentary Forum for Children (UPFC) have been urged to advocate for the prioritization of Early Childhood Development (ECD) within government policy during a recent policy dialogue.
Phillip Ochan with his wife Betty and son Emmanuel at their home in Bidi Bidi Refugee Settlement. Thanks to trainings from Kulea Watoto, the young couple is hopeful for the future
Empowering Refugees Through Agriculture: Phillip's Journey to Self-Reliance

Phillip Ochan, 27 had hoped to return home sooner, but the prolonged civil war in South Sudan forced him to extend his stay in Uganda's refugee settlement for eight years. During this time, he found a new home in Village 14 Zone 1 in Bidi Bidi Refugee Settlement and married Betty Ngonga. Together, they have a two-year-old son named Emmanuel.
A class session under-a-tree at Limika Home Learning Center facilitated by caregiver Onzia Rabi. The center facilitates learning for over 120 children
Limika Home Learning Center: Nurturing Minds, Building Futures

45 kms from Yumbe town in the under-served village of Limika, Romogi sub-county, you will find one of the most engaging under-a-tree classrooms. Led by Onzia Rabi, a dedicated 22-year-old teacher, who is passionate about educating young children, the class, characterized by singing and dancing, is quite popular with children under six years.