In Uganda, nearly half of girls drop out before Primary Seven due to early pregnancies, child marriage, and heavy household responsibilities—challenges worsened by COVID-19.

In Maracha and Arua Districts, child marriage and teenage pregnancy block girls from education, safety, and opportunity. Empowered Voices 2.0 (July 2024 – June 2026), supported by the Girls First Fund, is changing that.

Low-cost private schools are critical for educating Uganda’s most vulnerable children, but many struggle with financial and operational challenges. Poor accounting, irregular fee collection, limited financial tools and compliance gaps