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Timothy Opobo

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An endline data collection exercise for the #KuleaWatoto project is underway in the districts of Kampala, Kyegegwa & Yumbe, running through June 2025. The project has supported refugee & host community families in Uganda with nurturing care, early learning, and skills for

An endline data collection exercise for the #KuleaWatoto project is underway in the districts of Kampala, Kyegegwa & Yumbe, running through June 2025. The project has supported refugee & host community families in Uganda with nurturing care, early learning, and skills for
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Happy Friday! We’re looking ahead to a meaningful week as we mark two important global observances. 📅 Monday, June 16 – Day of the African Child 📅 Friday, June 20 – World Refugee Day We are proud to stand alongside refugee communities and champion the rights of every child.

Happy Friday!

We’re looking ahead to a meaningful week as we mark two important global observances.
📅 Monday, June 16 – Day of the African Child
📅 Friday, June 20 – World Refugee Day

We are proud to stand alongside refugee communities and champion the rights of every child.
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📍Today we're in Kamwenge, deep in a rural school — but this is more than just a location. It’s a symbol of Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development's commitment to equity, inclusion & visibility for every child in Uganda — including those in refugee-hosting communities. #DAC2025 Gloria Seruwagi Stella Muthuri

📍Today we're in Kamwenge, deep in a rural school — but this is more than just a location. It’s a symbol of <a href="/Mglsd_UG/">Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development</a>'s commitment to equity, inclusion &amp; visibility for every child in Uganda — including those in refugee-hosting communities. #DAC2025 <a href="/Gloria_Seruwagi/">Gloria Seruwagi</a>
<a href="/SKMuthuri/">Stella Muthuri</a>
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This #DayOfTheAfricanChild2025, we reflect on progress since 2010 in planning & budgeting for children’s rights—and recommit to putting every child first. 🎯 Watch this special message from our Executive Director Timothy Opobo. youtube.com/watch?v=73hWXb… #DAC2025

This #DayOfTheAfricanChild2025, we reflect on progress since 2010 in planning &amp; budgeting for children’s rights—and recommit to putting every child first. 🎯 Watch this special message from our Executive Director <a href="/opobo_timothy/">Timothy Opobo</a>. youtube.com/watch?v=73hWXb… #DAC2025
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Social workers are often the unsung heroes! This week, UNICEF Uganda joined partners, social workers, academia & students at Makerere University in powerful conversations around social inclusion, child protection, mental health, equity & resilience as catalysts towards attaining the #SDGs

Social workers are often the unsung heroes!

This week, <a href="/UNICEFUganda/">UNICEF Uganda</a> joined partners, social workers, academia &amp; students at <a href="/Makerere/">Makerere University</a> in powerful conversations around social inclusion, child protection, mental health, equity &amp; resilience as catalysts towards attaining the #SDGs
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Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi., Minister of State for Youth & Children Affairs, is attending the Africa Childcare Conference at the AU HQ. Themed “Building Partnerships for Inclusive Childcare,” the summit runs from 18–20 June with ministers & officials from AU member states.

Hon. <a href="/BalaamBarugahar/">Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi.</a>, Minister of State for Youth &amp; Children Affairs, is attending the Africa Childcare Conference at the AU HQ. Themed “Building Partnerships for Inclusive Childcare,” the summit runs from 18–20 June with ministers &amp; officials from AU member states.
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Our team; Timothy Opobo, Clare Bangirana & Janet Abalo is participating in the Africa Conference on Childcare at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa. Under the theme “Building Partnerships to Accelerate Action”.

Our team; <a href="/opobo_timothy/">Timothy Opobo</a>, <a href="/ClareBangi/">Clare Bangirana</a> &amp; Janet Abalo is participating in the Africa Conference on Childcare at the <a href="/_AfricanUnion/">African Union</a> Headquarters in Addis Ababa. Under the theme “Building Partnerships to Accelerate Action”.
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Great to meet Hon Dr Balam Barugahara Ateenyi a great advocate for children rights and welfare at the Africa conference on Childcare in Addis Ababa.

Great to meet Hon Dr Balam Barugahara Ateenyi  a great advocate  for children rights and welfare at the Africa conference on Childcare in Addis Ababa.
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🎙️ Speaking at the #AfricanCareConference2025 on Childcare (June 18, 2025), Hon. Aboubekrine El Jera reaffirmed ACERWC's commitment to advancing early childhood development. 📢 He called on AU Member States and partners for: ✅ Increased investment in health, nutrition &

🎙️ Speaking at the #AfricanCareConference2025 on Childcare (June 18, 2025), Hon. Aboubekrine El Jera reaffirmed ACERWC's commitment to advancing early childhood development.

📢 He called on AU Member States and partners for:

✅ Increased investment in health, nutrition &amp;
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🎉 We’ve officially hit 100 subscribers on YouTube! A big THANK YOU to everyone who’s joined us on this journey. Virtual high-fives all around! 🙌 Subscribe & stay tuned for more: youtube.com/channel/UCbwiI…

🎉 We’ve officially hit 100 subscribers on YouTube! A big THANK YOU to everyone who’s joined us on this journey. Virtual high-fives all around! 🙌
Subscribe &amp; stay tuned for more: youtube.com/channel/UCbwiI…
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💡Do you want to learn to use VACS data for programming, policy & research? Explore LearnVACS! You will learn about: ✅ The VACS ✅ How to analyze data on violence ✅ How to analyze VACS data ✅ Using VACS data for programming, policy & research 👉 bit.ly/3F9Kxem 👈

💡Do you want to learn to use VACS data for programming, policy &amp; research? Explore LearnVACS!

You will learn about:
✅ The VACS
✅ How to analyze data on violence
✅ How to analyze VACS data
✅ Using VACS data for programming, policy &amp; research
 👉 bit.ly/3F9Kxem 👈
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This month, we commemorated #WorldRefugeeDay by honoring the strength, resilience, and leadership of refugees—individuals who are not just surviving, but actively driving meaningful change in their communities.

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At AfriChild, we are proud to partner with the Hilton Foundation, refugee-led organizations (RLOs), and host communities to showcase the critical role RLOs play in responding to displacement. Investing in RLOs isn’t just necessary—it creates lasting impact.

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Our team have met with the Community Advisory Board- refugee leaders supporting the co-design process, to discuss ongoing community engagement on ECD. 5 new members were appointed and later formally approved by the community—a testament to local ownership of the STRETCH Project.

Our team have met with the Community Advisory Board- refugee leaders supporting the co-design process, to discuss ongoing community engagement on ECD. 5 new members were appointed and later formally approved by the community—a testament to local ownership of the STRETCH Project.
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📍We are currently in Isingiro District – Nakivale Refugee Settlement as part of the STRETCH Project aimed at working to strengthen Early Childhood Development systems for vulnerable children and their caregivers in refugee and host communities.

📍We are currently in Isingiro District – Nakivale Refugee Settlement as part of the STRETCH Project aimed at working to strengthen Early Childhood Development  systems for vulnerable children and their caregivers in refugee and host communities.
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In a lively dissemination session, young people used drama to advocate for Early Childhood Development (ECD), powerfully underscoring the vital role of parental involvement in the early years (0–5).

In a lively dissemination session, young people used drama to advocate for Early Childhood Development (ECD), powerfully underscoring the vital role of parental involvement in the early years (0–5).
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📢 Fresh insights from The AfriChild Centre! Catch up on the monthly highlights, milestones, and stories shaping child wellbeing research and advocacy in Africa. Full June Newsletter 👉tinyurl.com/3fv8sp3p

📢 Fresh insights from <a href="/AfriChildCentre/">The AfriChild Centre</a>!
Catch up on the monthly highlights, milestones, and stories shaping child wellbeing research and advocacy in Africa. 

Full June Newsletter 👉tinyurl.com/3fv8sp3p