By Emmanuel Egonu A community-driven strategy to safeguard children in Uganda is yielding remarkable results, according to a recent review of Share An Opportunity (SAO) Uganda’s work. The organization has spent the 2024–2025 financial year intensifying its efforts to create safe, inclusive, and child-friendly environments, leading to a notable decrease in child abuse and a...
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FAMILIES IN ABIM BREAK CYCLE OF CHILD LABOUR THROUGH SEFULAC PROJECT
Compiled by Namulondo Edith, Programme Officer, SEFULAC Project, Share An Opportunity Uganda. Two families in Abim district have broken free from the cycle of child labour, reunited children with their parents, and created new income opportunities, thanks to the SEFULAC Project by Share An Opportunity Uganda. The project’s interventions in Aremo Morulem Town Council and...
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Invitation for Pre-Qualification of suppliers of Goods & Services for FY 2025/2027
SHARE AN OPPORTUNITY UGANDA (SAO UGANDA) Share An Opportunity Uganda (SAO Uganda) is a Christian-founded child-focused NGO that empowers households and communities to fulfill their obligations in Child development, Education, Health, Food security/livelihood, Child Protection, Youth Vocational Skills, and Environmental Protection. Share an Opportunity Uganda intends to pre-qualify suppliers of various goods and services for...
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Young Generation Children’s Club Transforms Teen Lives in Gangming Village
Gangming Village – A group of teenagers aged 13-17 from Gangming Village is transforming their lives through the Young Generation Children’s Club, a community initiative aimed at building confidence, public speaking skills, and leadership abilities. With 12 boys and 10 girls as members, the club has provided a safe space for self-expression, teamwork, and personal...
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SAO Uganda and Napak District Leaders Unite for Community Transformation in Inception Meeting
Napak District, Uganda – November 6, 2024 In a significant step toward community development, Share An Opportunity Uganda (SAO U) held an inception meeting with Napak District leaders to establish a shared vision for the organization’s upcoming five-year program. Held at the district headquarters, the meeting brought together district officials, sub-county representatives, and local leaders...
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SAO Uganda Presents Situation Analysis Findings in Moroto Feedback Meeting
Moroto, Uganda – November 5, 2024 Share An Opportunity Uganda (SAO Uganda) held a significant feedback meeting with district leaders from Napak, Nakapiripirit and Nabilatuk in Moroto to present findings from a comprehensive situation analysis in the North and North Eastern regions of Uganda. SAO Uganda, a Christian child-focused organization founded in 1991 and affiliated...
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Morulem Town Council Approves Child Labour Bye-Law, Expanding Local Protection for Children
Morulem, Abim District – Uganda, October 17, 2024 Following the recent passing of a Child Labour Bye-Law by the Morulem Sub County committee to the Town Council, the Council has approved it to a bill, aimed at protecting children from exploitative labour. The emergency meeting, held today, was attended by sub-county councillors and local leaders...
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Morulem Sub County Leadership Passes Motion for Child Labour Bye-Law to Protect Children
Morulem, Abim District – Uganda — October 16, 2024 The leadership of Morulem Sub County has taken a significant step towards addressing the persistent issue of child labour by passing a motion to enact a Child Labour Bye-Law titled, MORULEM SUB COUNTY (CHILD LABOUR) BYE LAW. This motion, originally moved by Alany Agnes Omara, the...
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Caregivers in Kaberamaido Boost Household Incomes Through Value Addition and Small-Scale Enterprise
In a transformative development, 64 caregivers from three Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Kaberamaido District have embraced income-generating activities, providing a sustainable income source that meets their families’ basic needs and contributes to community growth. By 2027, these caregivers aim to be financially stable and self-reliant, thanks to various training initiatives spearheaded by Share An Opportunity...
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Share An Opportunity Uganda launches Early Childhood Development Centre in Aojapiro.
Aojapiro Parish in Abim District marked a historic milestone with the inauguration of its first Community Early Childhood Development Centre (ECD) on 22nd May 2024, aiming to meet the educational needs of over 3,000 children. The event, supported by Share An Opportunity Uganda (SAO Uganda) and Help a Child, signifies a major step towards bridging...