Education

Building Brighter Futures for Children and Youth

Over 3 million children in Uganda remain out of school -many due to poverty, hunger, long distances, or lack of scholastic materials.
ACCESS ensures that every child, regardless of background, stays in school and thrives.

Early Childhood Development (ECD)

We provide:

  • Play-based learning
  • Nutrition support
  • Caregiver training
  • School readiness assessment
  • Safe classrooms and ECD kits

Our ECD program builds strong academic and emotional foundations.

Sponsorship for Orphans & Vulnerable Children (OVCs)

We support vulnerable children with:

  • School fees
  • Uniforms
  • Shoes
  • Books and pens
  • Meals
  • Mentorship
  • Home follow-ups

No child should drop out because of poverty.

ACCESS Nursing & Midwifery Training School

We train:

  • Nurses
  • Midwives
  • Public health officers

Students gain practical experience at ACCESS Clinic and partner facilities.
Many graduates return to serve rural communities.

CHW Capacity Building Initiative

We equip Community Health Workers with:

  • Health education skills
  • Referral systems
  • Diagnosis and screening tools
  • Maternal health tracking
  • Home-based care skills

Strong CHWs make strong communities.

School Feeding Support

ACCESS provides porridge, nutrition supplements, and kitchen garden training to schools, reducing hunger-related absenteeism.

Teacher Training

We strengthen teaching methods by training teachers in:

  • Literacy and numeracy
  • Child protection
  • Classroom management
  • Special needs education

Better teachers mean better learning.

Scholastic Material Distribution

We distribute:

  • Books
  • Pencils
  • Bags
  • Uniforms

These small items create big educational possibilities.

Menstrual Hygiene for Girls

We supply:

  • Reusable pads
  • Menstrual health education
  • Privacy support in schools

This reduces absenteeism and empowers girl learners.

Domestic Violence Response & Counselling

Schools identify affected children, and ACCESS provides:

  • Counselling
  • Mediation
  • Safety planning

We protect learners from emotional and physical harm.

Vocational Training & Skills Development

We train youth in:

  • Tailoring
  • Hairdressing
  • Mechanics
  • Welding
  • Carpentry
  • Agriculture
  • ICT

Graduates acquire income-generating skills.

Peer Mentorship

Older youth guide younger learners in:

  • Leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Academic confidence
  • Career planning

Peer support strengthens community values.

Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities

We provide:

  • Assessments
  • Adaptive materials
  • Caregiver training
  • Transport support

Every child belongs in school.

Changing Harmful Cultural Norms

ACCESS runs community dialogues on:

  • Early marriage
  • Violence
  • Gender roles
  • Education for girls

This shifts mindsets across generations.

Transport Support for Children Walking Long Distances

We offer school van and emergency transport to ensure vulnerable children don’t abandon education due to distance.