Education Support
FFC Interventions:
Non-formal education: skills training in music, drama, folk tales, ICT and kitchen gardening for children.
Context (UBoS Population and Housing Census Report, 2024):
| Age Group | Kasese District | Bukonzo County |
|---|---|---|
|
Children aged 13-17 out of school |
37,801 out of 113,918 |
16,470 out of 52,725 |
|
Children aged 6-12 out of school |
42,965 out of 183,080 |
18,601 out of 86,656 |
|
Children not enrolled in Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) |
47,207 out of 87,092 |
22,976 out of 41,471 |
Key causes of school dropout/non-enrollment:
- Low family income
- Child neglect by caregivers
- Sexual violence among teenagers
Teenage Pregnancy (UNFPA Uganda fact sheet, 2021): Kasese district ranked third nationwide with 7,319 teenage pregnancies.
