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Concern for the Girl Child Concern for the Girl Child is a non-government organization that has existed since 2001 on a mission to empower the vulnerable Girl Child in Uganda.

We envision a Girl who is Socially, Politically, and Economically empowered.

School is back. But getting through the school gate is only the beginning.For many girls, staying in school requires mor...
17/09/2026

School is back. But getting through the school gate is only the beginning.

For many girls, staying in school requires more than a uniform, books, and a timetable.

It can mean having someone to turn to when home becomes difficult.

It can mean access to menstrual health information and safe sanitation.

It can mean a teacher who notices when a girl starts withdrawing.

It can mean a family that has enough support to keep her in school.

At Concern for the Girl Child, we believe access to education must go hand in hand with the support that makes staying possible.

A new term has begun. So has another opportunity to help girls stay the course.
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Our Holiday Programme has continued to give girls the opportunity to learn practical skills, build confidence, and explo...
09/09/2026

Our Holiday Programme has continued to give girls the opportunity to learn practical skills, build confidence, and explore possible sources of income.

From learning skills to help protect themselves , to getting hands-on experience making bagiya in Luweero, the girls are already sharing their determination to keep the business going.

In Mazzi, something beautiful is also taking shape! The girls are learning how to make chalk, a potentially profitable skill given the many schools in and around the area. They are being guided by their instructor, Vivian.

Meanwhile, in Kampala, our final class is underway, with the girls gaining valuable culinary skills under the guidance of Chef Tonny.

Different skills. Different classrooms. One important goal: helping girls discover what they can do and creating opportunities for a more independent future.

📚 Today, we celebrate International Literacy Day 2026!Celebrated under the theme “Literacy for people, the planet and pr...
08/09/2026

📚 Today, we celebrate International Literacy Day 2026!

Celebrated under the theme “Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity,” today reminds us that literacy is more than the ability to read and write. It is a foundation for learning, opportunity, empowerment, and participation in society.

When girls have access to quality education and literacy opportunities, they are better equipped to make informed choices, pursue their dreams, and contribute meaningfully to their communities and the world.

At Concern for the Girl Child, we believe that every girl deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and build a future full of possibilities.

Literacy opens minds. Education opens doors. Empowered girls can change the world. 📖

We extend our deepest condolences following the passing of His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.May th...
01/09/2026

We extend our deepest condolences following the passing of His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.
May the Royal Family and the people of Tooro find strength and comfort during this difficult time.

As Concern for the Girl Child, under the Grow to Glow project, we were honoured to launch the Springs of Serenity Wellne...
20/08/2026

As Concern for the Girl Child, under the Grow to Glow project, we were honoured to launch the Springs of Serenity Wellness Centre at Luweero Secondary School during the school’s 60-year celebration.

The centre was officially launched by the Guest of Honour, Hon. Cissy Mulondo, Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, General Duties.

Springs of Serenity is more than a physical space. It is a safe and welcoming place where students can access psychosocial support through individual and group counselling with a dedicated counsellor. It also provides a conducive environment where students can step away from the pressures of school, reflect, rest, and reset before returning to class.

This is at the heart of Grow to Glow: creating spaces and opportunities for girls and young people to understand themselves, recognise their potential, build confidence, and develop the leadership skills they need to take charge of their lives. Because sometimes, helping a young person thrive begins with giving them a safe place to breathe.

We are grateful to the Girls Opportunity Alliance for making this possible and to Luweero Secondary School for embracing a vision that places the well-being of its learners at the centre.

When young people have someone to talk to, somewhere to belong, and the space to discover who they are, they are better equipped to grow and glow.

A simple signpost can make a big difference in a school. It can remind learners that support is available and that impor...
01/07/2026

A simple signpost can make a big difference in a school. It can remind learners that support is available and that important issues can be talked about openly.

Through the Grow to Glow Project, supported by Girls Opportunity Alliance, CGC installed four Talking Environment signposts in schools in Kiwoko Secondary School in Nakaseke and Luwero Secondary School in Luweero District. These signs help spark conversations on gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health, mental wellness, and child protection.

In Luwero SS, the head teacher has already shared plans to add more signposts this year, showing real ownership and commitment to creating a safer school environment.

We are grateful to the schools and partners for making this possible. Together, we are helping children grow and glow in safer, healthier spaces.

"The water source is very far, and sometimes we reach school late because we have to trek to fetch water first."This was...
17/06/2026

"The water source is very far, and sometimes we reach school late because we have to trek to fetch water first."

This was one of the many concerns shared by children during a dialogue held in Kiwoko Town, Nakaseke District.

Although the Day of the African Child has passed, the challenges facing many children continue every day. Children shared how long distances to water sources, expensive tap water, and inadequate access to clean water affect their families and communities.

Together with local leaders, development partners, and child representatives, we listened, learned, and discussed possible solutions. We were grateful to have the Mayor of Kiwoko Town and other local leaders join the conversation and hear directly from the children.

We also partnered with Just Like My Child Foundation to provide reusable and disposable sanitary pads to schools to support girls and help address emergency menstrual hygiene needs.

Children know the challenges in their communities. They deserve opportunities to be heard and supported.

What do you think is the biggest challenge facing children in your community today?

This morning, Concern for the Girl Child joined fellow members of the Uganda Child Rights NGO Network (UCRNN) Thematic G...
17/06/2026

This morning, Concern for the Girl Child joined fellow members of the Uganda Child Rights NGO Network (UCRNN) Thematic Group on Ending Sexual Violence Against Children in a press conference calling for urgent action to address the growing threat of online sexual exploitation of children.

As Uganda's digital landscape continues to expand, children are increasingly exposed to online grooming, sexual extortion, trafficking, child sexual abuse material, and other forms of exploitation. According to the Disrupting Harm study, 49% of children in Uganda have accessed adult po*******hy online, while studies across Eastern and Southern Africa show that 1 in 10 children have experienced online sexual abuse.

Children who find themselves in exploitative online situations are not perpetrators. They are often victims of coercion, manipulation, trafficking, abuse, neglect, and weak protection systems.

Protecting children in the digital age requires collective responsibility. Government, technology companies, schools, parents, caregivers, civil society, media, and communities must work together to create safer online and offline environments for every child.

The digital transformation of our society is irreversible, but the exploitation of children online is not.

The time to act is now.


Raising Teenagers-Uganda

17/06/2026

“I dream of a day when all can see safe water for me and you…”
The Day of the African Child found us in Kiwoko, Nakaseke district. The child had alot to say about their ability to access adequate and clean water in their communities, because there is nothing for the childten without them.

"What do you want to be when you grow up?"For many young people, that question is not always easy to answer.228 students...
12/06/2026

"What do you want to be when you grow up?"

For many young people, that question is not always easy to answer.

228 students at Mazzi Secondary School participated in career guidance, career gap identification, and needs assessment sessions designed to help them better understand themselves and their future possibilities.

A special highlight was seeing Ritah Namwanjje, a CGC alumna and Big Sister, also a former student of Mazzi Secondary School, return to her old school to facilitate the "Discovering Myself" session. As she shared her journey with the students, she offered something more powerful than advice: a living example of what is possible.

The conversations were honest, inspiring, and full of curiosity. Students reflected on their strengths, explored career options, and asked important questions about the future they want to build.

Thank you to the school administration, our facilitators, and all the students who participated so enthusiastically.

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Plot 865 Kalinabiri Road
Ntinda
10302

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Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 12:30

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