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Uganda

Uganda is a country in East Africa. In parts of Uganda, poverty is on the rise, and children are being hit hard. Although the number of children enrolled in school has increased, the number of children dropping out remains high.

Among the causes are early pregnancies and child labor linked to exploitation in the mining industry. The number of children living on the streets also continues to rise.

This is what Erikshjälpen is focusing on in Uganda

In Uganda, Erikshjälpen works to help children who live in vulnerability by strengthening their opportunities for education and safety and protection.

This is what Erikshjälpen is doing in Uganda

Erikshjälpen contributes, among other things, to:

Identify, rehabilitate and reintegrate children living on the streets.
Children are involved in decision-making processes on issues related to violence against children and sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Children are given a voice through children's clubs and parliaments.
Children and young people have the opportunity to go to school.

Facts about Uganda

Area: 241,550.6 square kilometers

Capital: Kampala

Population: 50.02 million (2024)

Official languages: Swahili, Luganda, and English

Climate: Uganda has a tropical climate, but it varies depending on elevation and the presence of lakes. Most parts of the country receive sufficient rainfall, so droughts are not a problem here.

Nature: A quarter of Uganda’s land area consists of rainforest. Because of its rainforests, Uganda is sometimes called the “Green Pearl of Africa.” Two-thirds of the country consists of savannas and farmland. In addition, there are many lakes and rivers here, such as Lake Victoria. It is the world’s second-largest freshwater lake. In the western and eastern parts of the country, there are rift valleys, volcanoes, and mountains.