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– Livelihoods: 100 beneficiaries (70% refugees, 86% female) were trained in vocational
skills including tailoring, hairdressing, shoemaking, bakery, craft-making, and
mechanics. Of these, 95 graduated with national DIT certification, received start-up kits,
and 80 (84%) established micro-businesses. Four savings groups with 130 members
mobilized UGX 49M+ in savings, with ventures in agro-business, poultry and food
production.
– Early Childhood Development (ECD): 208 pupils (83% refugees, 17% nationals) were
enrolled against a target of 200, with 35 graduating to government schools. The centre
provided 100% medical and nutrition screenings, 3 parenting workshops (70 parents
each), a parent–child playtime pilot (90% attendance), and 48 home visits. Additionally,
20 guardians received vocational training, a 30-member savings group was formed, a 9-
member CMC established, and construction of a new ECD school began.
– Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR): 1,500+ individuals were screened
for HIV and 756 tested, identifying 14 new positives linked to ART. 1,180 were screened
for STIs with 510 treated. 3,000 people were sensitized on family planning, 890 accessed
services, and 968 adolescent girls benefited from school health programs, including 600
who received sanitary kits. Community engagement included 5 dialogues, 8 advocacy
sessions, 3 men’s groups, and establishment of a youth-friendly SRHR corner.