Education and Learning Program

Program Description

FID Uganda believes that every child and youth has the fundamental right to safe and quality education. The Education and Learning Program at FID Uganda aims to contribute to the promotion of quality, equitable, affordable education and learning opportunities for children and youth in marginalized communities.

We are committed to improving access to quality education across Uganda, working to promote fairness and inclusion within the education sector. Our efforts specifically target the enhancement of literacy levels among both rural and urban poor populations, with special attention to children, youths, and women.

FID Uganda firmly believes that educating children is essential to ensuring a country's long-term development, prosperity, and independence. We also believe that an educated population will help bring about a more vibrant civil society, increase the numbers of people available to offer their skills, knowledge, and expertise to support the development of their communities.

Furthermore, we recognize the profound impact education has on women. Research shows that girls who complete primary and secondary education tend to have smaller families, better health outcomes, and significantly higher earning potential.

Our Objectives:

Improve access and quality of early childhood, Primary, secondary and vocational education.
Increase the enrolment and retention of pupils at both primary, secondary and vocational levels, especially girls and young women.
To empower women and girls with practical skills and knowledge to enhance their economic independence, improve their employability, and enable them to start and sustain their own businesses.

Key Initiatives:

Child sponsorship programs to support school fees and other school requirements and to ensure access to education.
Construction and renovation of inclusive learning environments, including classrooms, teachers' quarters, dormitories, sanitation facilities, and libraries.
Provision of scholastic materials such as exercise books, pens, erasers, school uniforms, school bags, shoes, textbooks, and learning aids.
Supplying schools with essential equipment, including desks, chairs, tables, and other necessary learning resources.
Teacher training and capacity building to enhance teaching quality.
School feeding programs by providing food for pupils and teachers to improve concentration and performance.
Vocational training for skills development, employment, and self-reliance. This includes:
- Courses in market-relevant trades such as tailoring, cookery & bakery, hairdressing, mechanics, computer and digital skills.
- Training in financial literacy, business management, and entrepreneurship to equip beneficiaries to start and sustain their own businesses.
Establishing partnerships with businesses and organizations to facilitate internships, apprenticeships, and job placements, ensuring trainees gain practical work experience and employment opportunities.
Community sensitization meetings to emphasize the importance of education and skill-building.
Promoting literacy programs to enhance reading and writing skills.
Supporting children, youth, and women to overcome financial, cultural, and social barriers to education.
Advocating for policy changes that enhance education accessibility and equity.