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This brief assesses the extent to which the budget addresses the financing needs for child protection in Uganda, by analyzing the sub-programmes that have a bearing on the rights of children under Government programmes such as human capital development and community mobilization and mindset change for the recent national budgets.

This report presented findings from a multi-sectoral needs assessment in Palorinya Refugee Settlement and host communities in Obongi District, Uganda, which currently hosts over 127,000 South Sudanese refugees. The assessment identified critical gaps in early childhood development (ECD) and livelihood services, including overcrowded schools, inadequate facilities, and low ECD access in host communities. Despite high numbers of working-age adults, 88% of refugee households lack sufficient income, relying mainly on casual labour and selling aid or natural resources. Key livelihood challenges include limited job opportunities, lack of capital, and insufficient skills.

This report presented findings from a multi-sectoral needs assessment in Palorinya Refugee Settlement and host communities in Obongi District, Uganda, which currently hosts over 127,000 South Sudanese refugees. The assessment identified critical gaps in early childhood development (ECD) and livelihood services, including overcrowded schools, inadequate facilities, and low ECD access in host communities. Despite high numbers of working-age adults, 88% of refugee households lack sufficient income, relying mainly on casual labour and selling aid or natural resources. Key livelihood challenges include limited job opportunities, lack of capital, and insufficient skills.

This baseline analysis for the Come Play With Me project provided a foundational understanding of the current state of early childhood development in selected communities, focusing on children’s access to safe play, nurturing care and responsive parenting. Conducted to inform project design and implementation, the study captured insights into caregiver knowledge and practices, community perceptions of play-based learning and the availability of child-friendly spaces.

This report summarized the external evaluation of the BRePS project (March 2019–December 2021) implemented by ChildFund in Palorinya refugee settlement, which significantly strengthened child protection systems, raising children’s wellbeing scores from 36% to 81%. Key achievements include enhanced child protection systems (from 78.6% to 99%), improved Sexual and Gender-Based Violence response mechanisms (from 64% to 88%), and a reduction in children needing psychosocial support (from 59% to 49%).

This publication presents an analysis of government budget allocations for child protection in Uganda over the past five financial years. Despite being included in key national plans, funding for child protection has remained low and inconsistent. The study highlights challenges such as fluctuating budgets, limited local funding, absence of costed plans and weak influence of child protection priorities in the budgeting process, factors that continue to hinder effective service delivery and long-term impact.

Grounded in the urgent need to protect vulnerable children during times of crisis, the Joining Forces for Africa (JOFA) project targeted high-risk countries with pre-existing child protection concerns and a strong presence of JOFA members. Countries adapted evidence-based interventions to their local contexts, based on needs assessments and stakeholder consultations. While the project was widely seen as relevant, gaps remained, particularly in addressing economic vulnerability and the specific needs of children with disabilities.

ChildFund’s Education for Protection and Wellbeing (EPW) Program Model targets children ages 6-12, their teachers and their caregivers, over a two-year period in schools. The EPW model places a strong emphasis on improving relationships within and between levels of the ecological model among children, caregivers,and teachers.