26/05/2026
We are pleased to share that One By One has helped establish the first Child Protection Committee in Mafubira sub-county, Jinja, Uganda.
In rural Uganda, children can face serious risks of abuse, neglect and exploitation, often made worse by poverty, cultural pressures and limited access to formal justice systems.
The new committee is made up of 11 democratically elected local members who have been trained by One By One in child protection, case identification, case management and referral processes, including how to recognise and respond to trafficking and exploitation.
The committee will meet every month to discuss documented cases, support local safeguarding responses, refer serious concerns to law enforcement where needed, and lead community education sessions.
One By One will continue to provide monthly follow-up support, but the long-term goal is to strengthen protection from within the community itself.
This is an important step in helping children stay safer, better protected and less vulnerable to exploitation.