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Our Impact

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.

"What is YTT Bringing to the Community?"
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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?"