Uganda Children’s Centre or UCC is a registered charitable civil society organization strategically located on Plot 392 along Salaama road opposite Haki Petrol Station, Dubai Zone, Makindye Division in the Capital City of Kampala. The organization is registered with the National Post office under Post Office Box number 24127 Kampala. The area within which the […]
Read MoreFormal Education Project: This project started way back in 2004 after UCC social workers noticed an increasing number of schools going age children loitering in slum communities where they carried out UCC program activities. When UCC management shared this challenge with its donors, they took up the idea and promised to share it with their […]
UCC undertakes rehabilitation as one of the key components that targets children and young people faced with multiple psychological or behavioral challenges. These behaviors are either Internalizing or Externalizing. Internalizing behavioral problems are directed from internal and include anxiety, sadness, depression, complaining of somatic pains and some specific phobias. These are common among the girl […]
Brief History: UCC Vocational Training Institute is a private institute directly operated and administered by Uganda Children’s Centre (UCC). The Institute provides various vocational courses assessed by the Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT) under the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) The vocational program was established to skill children and youths for employment by promoting […]
Vision: A vibrant self-sustaining Centre of excellence which transforms vulnerable children and young people to society members who are able to contribute to the community and national development. Mission: To empower vulnerable children and young people with skills, knowledge, and the right attitude through training, psychosocial support, and advocacy on child rights for sustainable development.
The management of Uganda Children’s Centre extends appreciation to MEM under the leadership of Ms. Eva Valle for the education scholarship funds transferred to the organization to cater for school fees, scholastic materials and COVID-19 food and non-food items. Most of the beneficiaries have had serious trying moments due to effects of COVID-19. The majority […]
Uganda government declared national lockdown on 20th March, 2020 after guidance from the COVID-19 National Task Force and World Health Organization. Education Institutions at all levels namely; Pre-primary, Primary, Post-primary and Tertiary Institutions closed. UCC Vocational Institute closed in compliance to government directives. However, during lockdown, UCC received 61 street involved children to undertake training […]
Uganda Children’s Centre awarded certificates to 52 street-involved children after completing a 6 months training in various vocational skills. This took place on 13th November 2020 at UCC Playground. The Guest of Honour was Mr. Ngabirano Fred, Commissioner for Youth and Children, Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MoGLSD). In May 2020, UCC received […]
