Children on the Edge support local people in Karamoja to transform their communities into safe places, where children are protected from harm and able to live, play, learn and grow.
We support six Child Protection Teams in Napak, made up of local volunteers elected by their communities, who understand the problems that need to be tackled.
These groups of volunteers are trained and supported to work with community members and families to change mindsets, support each other and create the change needed to keep children safe and uphold child rights.
Thanks to the efforts of these teams, communities have been constructing nursery beds to grow seedlings, which are then distributed to homes as sack gardens, which are safer from theft and easy to move.
70% to 90% of residents in some areas are now growing food like sorghum, maize, beans, and vegetables! Already, several gardens have produced a harvest to share within the community.
Whilst there is a long way to go, the Child Protection Teams have made an incredible difference so far. This work to support sustainable food growth within communities in Karamoja is the first step of many, in a long-term investment to transform the safety and wellbeing of children living in this extremely challenging environment.
