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The YTT Gender-Equality Education/GBV Prevention program's inaugural year showcased its huge potential.
Its multifaceted approach facilitated direct schoolchildren engagement, empowered teachers, fostered community commitment, and integrated into the refugee school system, constantly promoting gender equality and addressing GBV.
YTT Gender-Equality Education/GBV Prevention program - Uganda, since May 2022
Implemented in Bidi Bidi, Rwamwanja, and Nakivale refugee settlements, the program strategically targeted areas with high refugee populations.
25,000+
schoolchildren
schoolchildren received targeted education and training on gender equality and GBV prevention
75,000+
community members
the program reached beyond direct participants, indirectly impacting over 75,000 community members
200+ teachers
teachers were trained, enhancing their capacity to deliver gender-sensitive education and act as change agents
100 refugee schools
established Gender-Equality and GBV Prevention Clubs, integrating program content into their curriculum
50 community educators
educators were equipped with training to extend program reach to local communities
Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement
Here are some of our YTT-Trained school-teachers from Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement speaking about the impact of the YTT Gender-Equality/GBV Prevention program
"What do you think about YTT teacher training?"
Statements from YTT teachers: Jane, Ivan, Loyce, Joseph, Vanansio, Nimsiima, Juma, Laban, Dennis, Julius, Peter & Agnes.
“What is YTT bringing to the community?"
Statements from YTT teachers: Julian, Mipeninnah, Julius, Loyce, Juma, Joseph, Livious, Peter, Dennis, Agnes, Ivan & Vanansio
"If you had a daughter living in this community, what do you wish for her future?"
"What do you think about YTT teacher training?"
Statements from YTT teachers: Loyce, Joseph, Livious, Peter, Agnes, Julius, Juma, Nimsiima, Laban, Vanansio, Jane & Dennis.
Statements from YTT teachers: Jane, Ivan, Loyce, Joseph, Vanansio, Nimsiima, Juma, Laban, Dennis, Julius, Peter & Agnes.
"If not changed immediately, what is the future reality of girls in Rwamwanja today?"