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How Local Leadership Is Strengthening Uganda’s Early Childhood Systems
Uganda is home to one of the youngest populations in the world, with over 50.5% of its citizens under the age of 18. Yet, access to quality early childhood education remains a persistent challenge. Fewer than 30% of children aged 3 to 5 are enrolled in an Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre. For refugee and vulnerable families, the numbers are even lower. Many children begin primary school without the foundational skills needed to thrive, and thousands of caregivers remain unsupported, caught between the demands of survival and the developmental needs of their children.
