Girl Child Initiative Uganda (GCIU)
Kabaganda- Wakiso (D)
+ 256706545151 + 256773610627
info@ugirlchildinitiative.org
Girl Child Initiative Uganda (GCIU) is a girl child empowerment and advocacy Community Based Organisation (CBO) operating in Wakiso District next to Uganda’s Capital city. GCIU is registered with the District Community Based Office and has been in operation since 2018. GCIU’s major aim is to reduce the rate at which girls drop out of school by supporting and advocating for a violence-free school environments so that girls get maximum benefits from education.
What We Do
GCIU is passionate about creating a difference in the lives of girls through interventions that address factors causing the increasing school dropout rate, as well as offering a livelihood to dropouts — especially teenage mothers.
Education Programme
Promoting education of vulnerable girls on the verge of dropping out. In 2022, we set up PRAINET ACADEMY — offering free education to children of teenage mothers, single mothers, orphans and the needy in Namalere-Kabaganda.
We provide scholastic materials, meals and use the approved National Curriculum. The school currently hosts 100 students from Nursery to Primary level, with the first PLE candidates sitting in 2026.
Livelihoods
Economic empowerment for dropouts, teenage mothers and single mothers through practical skills development — enabling them to provide for their children and build independent futures.
Reproductive Health Rights
Delivering age-appropriate SRHR services and reproductive health talks to partner schools for both boys and girls. We train beneficiaries in making reusable sanitary towels to promote personal health and reduce school absenteeism.
Our community outreach programme "No to Early Sex" educates young people on bodily changes, vulnerabilities to abuse, and the right to education.
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Ways to Help
Make a generous donation to GCIU — in kind or monetary terms.
Sponsor a girl on the verge of dropping out due to lack of school fees.
Give clothes, food, scholastic materials, sewing machines, saloon & craft items.
Fund Prainet Academy — rent, salaries, food & utilities for vulnerable children.
Partner with us — provide funds on a Weekly, Monthly, or Annual basis.
Urgent Appeal
In 2023, our landlord asked us to vacate the buildings we were renting for our school and skilling centre — a shock that came against our agreement. Despite legal action, we found a new landlord who offered us bare land where we set up the temporary structures currently used as classrooms.
That agreement is now coming to an end and the landlord has confirmed he will not extend our tenancy. We have launched a fundraising campaign to purchase our own land and build a permanent school and skills development centre.
"There is land available in our neighbourhood. Every dollar or shilling contributed brings us closer to securing a permanent home for our children."
After securing the land, we will relocate our temporary structures and begin construction of permanent facilities. We kindly request your generous contribution. He who refreshes others will be refreshed by God.
Important
On the donation page, under "Where do you want your donations to go?" please select School in Uganda to ensure your gift reaches us directly.
Who We Work With
