Yesterday, we celebrated those who helped make financing for #NCDAP a reality. UNICEF remains committed to working with Government and partners to ensure every child, including every child with a disability, can realize their rights. #InvestInUGchildren
This milestone reflects what is possible when @GovUganda, @Parliament_Ug, civil society, development partners and communities work together to advance the rights of children with disabilities. #InvestInUGchildren
Proud to see Uganda’s disability-inclusive social protection journey continue to gain momentum. Following the landmark approval of UGX 15.6 billion for the National Child Disability Assistance Programme (#NCDAP).
Yesterday, we celebrated the leadership and collaboration that helped secure financing for the National Child Disability Assistance Programme (#NCDAP).
#InvestInUGchildren
Today, alongside three members of parliament from the Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Disability-@UPFPWDS, we met @mofpedU State Minister, Hon. @henrymusasizi1, to discuss financing for the National Child Disability Assistance Programme in FY 2026/27.
#InvestInUGchildren
Incredible commitment on financing the National Child Disability Assistance Programme (NCDAP) from the Government of Uganda! #DisabilityInclusiveSocialProtection.
I received members of the Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Social Protection, the Parliamentary Forum on Persons with Disabilities, and partners from @UNICEFUganda as well as @CSBAGUGANDA for a discussion on funding for the National Child Disability Assistance Programme.
Our discussion focused on the importance of sustained and adequate financing to support children with disabilities and their families.
We reflected on the daily challenges parents and caregivers face in providing care, treatment and protection for children with disabilities, often under difficult economic conditions.
I reaffirmed my commitment to the cause and assured the delegation of my full support, as well as Parliament’s continued support in advancing policies and securing resources that promote the welfare, dignity, and inclusion of children with disabilities.
Retreat to harmonize the National Child Disability Assistance Programme for Uganda (NCDAP). @UNICEFUganda, @mofpedU ,@upfsp, @NPA_UG , @Educ_SportsUg , @MinofHealthUG, @Members of the Gender Committee of Parliament, CSOs, are among the participants.
For every shilling transferred through the program, the local economy would experience an average increase of 1.3 shillings, making this an investment in both social welfare and national economic growth. #InvestInUGChildren || @Mglsd_UG
Furthermore, it would offer an entry point for sensitizing communities and parents about how to better support children with disabilities and help reduce the trauma and hopelessness experienced by these families. #InvestInUGChildren || @Mglsd_UG
These barriers include the additional costs of accessing services like health and education, reduced income-earning potential due to caregiving responsibilities, and the stigma and prejudice surrounding disability. #InvestInUGChildren || @Mglsd_UG
44% of children in Uganda are multi-dimensionaly poor! Limiting access to essential needs like education, healthcare, food, and nutrition; safe housing, among other things. Social Protection can be a game-changer providing a solution to child poverty. #socialprotection
Good news from #TheGambia: lawmakers have upheld the law criminalizing FGM! A victory for Gambian girls & women. 👏🏾
No woman or girl should ever be subjected to female genital mutilation. It is a violation of their human rights.
#EndFGM#HerVoiceMatters
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We cannot reach the #SDGs if women, children & adolescents are left behind—they're the pillars for a better future!
Lking fwd to join #UNGA78 High-level event Renewing the Promise for Women, Children & Adolescents hosted by H.E. @CyrilRamaphosa
Register👉🏾 https://t.co/GufOwZitpo
Join us this Thursday for a discussion on how to include refugees into #socialprotection through iniatives such as the Global Compact on Refugees and the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions.
#fact: Eastern & Southern #Africa is home to the lowest proportion of adolescent #girls & young #women using the #internet - only 18%. Find out how we can take action to empower every girl to thrive in a #digital world #GirlsinICT#Skills4Girls Read: https://t.co/pKXm5zt6WE