About Uganda
The UNICEFs study on Early childhood development in Uganda showed that only 10% of children aged 3-5 years are enrolled in formal pre-primary education.
“The development of children in the first five years is fundamental for brain development, otherwise they’ll never reach their full potential.”
Patrick Bitature, Chairman, Private Sector Foundation Uganda and Simba Group
Basic Info
Population: 40,323,000
Size: 241,550 sq km
National Language: English
Age of Citizens:
0-14 Years: 48.1%
15-65 Years: 49.4%
65 Years and Older: 2.5%
Our Goals
To lower violence and corporal punishment in schools and homes
To give children and students tools to protect themselves against sexual abuse
To give teachers and parents tools to create physically and emotionally safe environments for their children and students
Our Impact
20 Ugandan schools are currently applying the Approach
5 NGO's and local businesses
1,200+ primary students
200+ secondary students
800+ adults
Their Stories
Current Projects
A Fully, local Stoplight School
At the start of 2017 (the beginning of the Ugandan school year), Elite Christian Academy opened its doors in Mbale for primary-aged students. It operates with Stoplight philosophies guiding its every principle and is a sought after location for parents to send their children. We're looking forward to hearing stories about their transformation in the near future.
Teacher Holiday Program
Each year, the Ugandan school calendar has three significant breaks for students to go home and for teachers to prep for the next segment of the school year. During these times, our local leader, Olivia, has created a three-week training program (one week per school holiday) to train teachers about The Stoplight Approach, and to ensure they are well equipped to return to school with behaviour management tools that set everyone up for success.