The ECLT Foundation is committed to fight child labour in Uganda.
children
adults
Access quality education, learn about child labour and safe agricultural practices, earn a sustainable income and, generally live better.
Community members participate in awareness-raising activities on the dangers of child labour.
people learned about child labour issues in Uganda
Providing education opportunities and school infrastructure are two ways to help children escape poverty and train for decent work, so that they can end the vicious cycle of child labour.
children received uniforms and school materials.
teenagers graduated from vocational training.
children have been withdrawn from labour and enrolled in school since 2013
My dream was to become a mechanic and I did it.
Godfrey, 16 years old, Hoima District
If there are no opportunities to train young people for decent jobs, there is no choice for youths other than to continue working in hazardous conditions.
Now they have the tools to access a better job market, acheive their professional goals and earn a decent income.
In 2014, Godfrey started his apprenticeship to become a mechanic. At the end of his training he received a tool kit and started working in a garage.
Village savings and loan groups set up by ECLT, encourage community members to come together and save money for expenses like school fees and giving them an opportunity to receive small loans or gain interest on their savings.
adults belong to village savings and loan groups.
% of members are women promoting financial independence.
households were trained in business skills.