Endemic poverty in the remote Karamoja region of north eastern Uganda puts children at risk of abuse, trafficking, neglect and exploitation. Cattle raiders attack remote villages who have little police protection, and infertile soil leads to famine.
Children on the Edge support local people here 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 made up of local volunteers, who understand the problems that need to be tackled. They receive training on a range of issues, including child protection, hygiene and sanitation, positive parenting, child labour and child rights. They work closely with their communities to change mindsets and ensure children are better protected.
