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  • Founded Date January 1, 1900
  • Sectors SocialWork
  • Posted Jobs 5
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UNICEF (the United Nations Children’s Fund) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. In Uganda, UNICEF has been an active partner of the government for over 60 years, working to ensure that every child, regardless of their background, survives, thrives, and fulfills their potential. The organization operates from its main office in Kampala and maintains several regional field offices in areas like Gulu, Moroto, and Mbarara to ensure that its programs reach the most vulnerable communities in remote and conflict-affected regions.
The organization’s work in Uganda is guided by a five-year “Country Programme” that aligns with the National Development Plan. Its primary focus areas include child survival and development—which covers immunization, nutrition, and clean water—as well as basic education and adolescent development. UNICEF is a lead agency in the country’s response to the refugee crisis, providing life-saving interventions in health and protection for the hundreds of thousands of children entering Uganda from neighbouring South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Beyond emergency response, UNICEF Uganda is heavily involved in “system strengthening” and policy advocacy. They work closely with ministries to develop national frameworks for child protection, aimed at ending violence against children and child marriage. By utilizing innovative data collection tools and community engagement strategies, the organization helps the government monitor the well-being of children in real-time, ensuring that national resources are allocated effectively to address gaps in healthcare and schooling for the youngest citizens.
  • Health and Nutrition: Supporting nationwide immunization campaigns and providing therapeutic foods to treat severe acute malnutrition in children.
  • WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene): Constructing solar-powered water systems and promoting handwashing in schools and healthcare facilities to prevent diseases like cholera.
  • Child Protection: Working with the police and judiciary to strengthen legal systems that protect children from abuse, exploitation, and neglect.
  • Education: Improving the quality of early childhood learning and supporting the “Keeping Girls in School” initiative to reduce dropout rates.
  • Social Policy: Providing technical expertise to the government to develop child-sensitive social protection programs and poverty reduction strategies.

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