WARDI UGANDA

IMPROVING ECD OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN 0-5 YEARS IN REFUGEE HOSTING DISTRICTS IN UGANDA

Under the Small Grants mechanism facilitated by the ACE Policy Research Institute and technically supported by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, WARDI Uganda has successfully executed a targeted child protection intervention. Funded through the generosity of the Hilton Foundation, this strategic initiative directly reached 90 refugee parents, enrolling them in comprehensive positive parenting sessions. The curriculum was specifically designed to build psychosocial resilience, introduce non-violent disciplinary methods, and establish foundational child safety frameworks within displaced households. By empowering these caregivers, the project aimed to create a protective buffer around vulnerable children who are currently navigating the profound traumas of forced displacement, socio-economic marginalization, and fractured community support systems.