• Somero Germany
• International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC)
• Forum for African Women Educationalist Uganda (FAWE)
• Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung (DSW)
• Forum of Education NGOs in Uganda (FENU)
• Kyambogo University – Project-Child
• Uganda National Teachers Union (UNATU)
• Uganda Youth Development
• Uganda Youth Welfare Services
Through a Vocational consultancy with Infectious disease institute we have empowered adolescent’s girls and young women with both the short term and long-term courses of Liquid soap, hairdressing, secretarial and bakery to remain competitive. Relevant in the urban environment.
The project has strengthened local and national child protection systems while working with families, communities and institutions to raise awareness and improve capacity to protect children.
(2023-sept 2024 ).
The Kampala Girls Cluster comprising Somero Uganda, Agaliawamu, and Forever Redeemer Foundation through funding from the Child Rights Prevention Fund (CRVP), is implementing the Girls as Frontliners project. This initiative empowers adolescent girls in Kinawataka, Mutungo, and Banda parishes, Nakawa Division, Kampala, to make informed choices regarding their social, economic, and health lives. By addressing the challenges of limited decision-making power, the project aims to foster resilience and agency among young girls to shape their futures positively.
This project, funded by the Infectious Diseases Institute, aims to accelerate the identification, linkage, and retention of People Living with HIV (PLHIV) in care by providing comprehensive, community-based support services. The initiative focuses on enhancing adherence to HIV treatment and clinic schedules, particularly among vulnerable groups such as adolescents. Through targeted community follow-ups and personalized interventions, the project strengthens retention in care, ensuring sustained access to life-saving treatment and improved health outcomes for PLHIV.
Since 2021, with funding from Schock Familien Stiftung and Somero e.V., Somero Uganda has implemented the Nyumba Kumi Educational Groups project in Busia District to promote the continuity of education for primary school children during and after school closures caused by COVID-19.
Drawing on a renowned Nyumba Kumi model a community-based approach that mobilizes neighborhoods of 10 households to address shared challenges the project engaged parents, case workers, and local government officials to strengthen child protection systems and reduce abuse, exploitation, and neglect security https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/letters/nyumba-kumi-is-a-reliable-model-for-peace-and-security-4487118.
By organizing children into neighborhood education groups, the project reached 400 children, keeping them engaged in learning during the pandemic and supporting over 300 children to resume formal schooling post-closure. Additionally, 300 parents were trained in practical skills such as hairdressing, liquid soap making, piggery, and bakery to enhance household incomes and sustain educational efforts.
Building on this success, Somero Uganda extended the Nyumba Kumi approach to create community libraries that bring learning resources closer to underprivileged learners and those from academically challenged households. These libraries serve as hubs for continued home-based learning, promoting child protection and the safeguarding of child rights while addressing socio-economic and educational barriers. By improving access to educational materials and creating safe learning spaces, the initiative enhances academic performance, increases school enrollment, and boosts transition rates to higher education levels within the community.
The project was implemented in Busia District in two sub counties that is Sikuda and Buteba Sub County in villages of Okama amagoro, Kayoro, Akipeneti, Siwulihili.
To promote continuity of education of primary school going children, during Covid 19 school lockdown and beyond Partnership for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) project
The project is funded USAID and implemented by Resilient Africa Network (RAN), SafeBangles Technologies and Somero Uganda in collaboration with Resilient Africa Network and SafeBangles Technologies, piloted the innovative use of SafeBangle bracelets to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in informal settlements within Kawempe and Nakawa divisions. A total of 72 bracelets were distributed 40 in Nakawa and 32 in Kawempeenabling Adolescent Girls and Women (AGWs) to report GBV incidents in real-time.
Of the recipients, 22 activated the alert system, leading to 19 receiving timely and appropriate support based on the type of violence experienced. Interventions included counseling, police assistance via probation offices, health referrals (e.g., for post-exposure prophylaxis and emergency care for severe cases), and tailored follow-ups through phone calls by Somero Uganda. This pilot demonstrated the potential of technology-driven solutions in enhancing GBV response and supporting survivors.
1. REAL fathers project ( 5yrs) 2023-2027
• Eastern Region ( Kamuli, Mayuge, Iganga , Bugiri)
• Buganda Region ( Buikwe, Nakasongola, Luweero, Kayunga)
The Responsible, Engaged, and Loving Fathers (REAL Fathers) program is an evidence-based, community-led mentoring intervention designed to reduce intimate partner violence (IPV) and violence against children, while enhancing early childhood development and learning through play. The program specifically targets young fathers aged 18–25 with children aged 0–3 years, and, on a case-by-case basis, addresses the needs of younger fathers aged 16-17.
Young fathers in this age group are at a pivotal stage of life, transitioning into new responsibilities. This makes them particularly open to adopting positive changes and new ways of life, which facilitates their transformation into REAL Fathers. Engaging these fathers meaningfully helps break the intergenerational cycle of violence and establishes a solid foundation for early childhood development and thriving family environments.
The REAL Fathers program, supported by The LEGO Foundation (BIWOP), is implemented in collaboration with several key partners.
Promote harmonious families by encouraging positive parenting, early learning and play, gender equity, and combating intimate partner violence among young fathers and their communities.