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Godfrey Mwesigye, Kulea Watoto Advocacy Manager, attending a high-level convening at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa — the Africa Conference on Childcare
The Two-generation approach: A smarter way to support refugee children

In June this year, I was privileged to attend a high-level convening at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa —the Africa Conference on Childcare. Among all the participants, including the government leaders, policymakers, childcare practitioners, civil society actors, donors, humanitarian actors and advocates, one key truth was re-echoed — ‘we cannot afford to overlook the youngest victims of the crisis.’

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Porridge break at PIVOT ECD Center, Kyaka II - Kulea Watoto supported the ECD center with setting up a demonstration garden and a cash grant that has enabled it to introduce a school feeding programme. © IRC/Jonathan Ssekitondo
More Than Just a Meal: What School Feeding Program Made Possible

At just four years old, Cynthia Ngonga’s world changed drastically. Conflict broke out in her village in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, forcing her family to flee. In a matter of days, she lost her home, her friends, and the chance to begin her early education.

Africa Childcare conference delegates pose for a group photo - Kulea Watoto
Prioritizing Childcare in Emergencies: IRC at the Africa Conference on Childcare

From June 18-20, IRC participated in the Africa Conference on Childcare, held at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa— a powerful gathering of policymakers, practitioners, advocates and researchers committed to transforming childcare systems in Africa.   

Learners from St Pios Primary School perform a powerful skit during the Day of the African Child celebrations in Kamwenge - Kulea Watoto
Uganda Commemorates Day of the African Child with Focus on Child Protection and Investment

On June 16, Uganda joined the global community in marking the Day of the African Child, paying tribute to the 1976 Soweto Uprising and spotlighting the rights and welfare of African children.

A Children's Parliament session in progress at the Kamwenge District Local Government chambers - Kulea Watoto
Children Speak Out Ahead of Day of the African Child

Kamwenge, June 15, 2025 – Children from Kamwenge District, including both host and refugee communities, came together today for a special National Children’s Dialogue as part of the pre-events leading up to the Day of the African Child celebrations. 

Children pose for a photo with Hon Joyce Moriku Kaducu, State Minister for Primary Education, at Nakivubo Blue Primary School - Kulea Watoto
“Play Is Learning in Motion": Uganda Celebrates Second International Day of Play

On June 11, 2025, the grounds of Nakivubo Blue Primary School in Kampala echoed with laughter, music, and the joyful energy of children rediscovering what has always been theirs by right: the right to play. 

Opening Session of the Comparative and International Education Society Conference (CIES) event
Comparative and International Education Society Conference: Insights from implementing two-generation programs

The International Rescue Committee (IRC), Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) and BRAC International came together at Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) conference 2025 in Chicago to share experiences and learnings from the implementing two-generation approaches to early childhood development (ECD) in the refugee context of

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