Children’s Rights and Violence Prevention Fund

From Punishment to Partnership: A Parent’s Tale of Transformation

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Meet Samuel, a father of five and spouse of ten years. We recently chatted with him about his experience with a Prevention of  Violence Against Children and Young People (PVAC) , parenting group. The parenting group is run by the Luweero VAC Cluster which includes two organizations: Community Development and Child Welfare Initiatives (CODI) and Change Development Initiatives (CDI), with support from Children’s Rights and Violence Prevention Fund (CRVPF).

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From Seedling to Salon: Sylvia’s Journey to Self-Sufficiency through PVAC

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Sylvia, a 23-year-old mother living in Mukono district, Uganda, faced a difficult situation when she had to leave secondary school due to financial constraints. Without completing her high school education, Sylvia faced limited job prospects yet still needed to earn a living. “I began working in Mabira Forest, where I was planting trees. The job was physically exhausting, and my bosses weren’t kind. However, I continued working because I wasn’t in school and I needed the money.” Enduring harsh conditions, Sylvia persevered in her determination to provide for herself and her family.

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From Job Loss to Entrepreneurial Triumph: Joanna’s Journey Through Vocational Training

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The Youth and Capacity Development was a two-year emergency program in partnership with Mastercard Foundation under the Covid 19 Recovery and Resilience Program (CRRP). Through the program, Children’s Rights and Violence Prevention Fund (CRVPF) set out to build the capacity of up to 80 community-based organizations led by females and youth to respond to the

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From a CBO to an NGO: How CRVPF is developing and strengthening capacities

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Arise Katabalanga Foundation was established in 2017 as a community-based organization (CBO) with a primary focus on child protection in Katabalanga ward, Mubende, Uganda. Today, through collaborative efforts with Children’s Rights and Violence Prevention Fund (CRVPF) including a series of capacity-building initiatives facilitated by CRVPF, AKF has is now a registered non-governmental organization, expanding its impact nationally, moving beyond its initial community-centric approach.

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CRVPF’s Board Meeting: Navigating Progress, Challenges, and Future Initiatives

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Children’s Rights and Violence Prevention Fund (CRVPF) is a regional intermediary organization working across East Africa to prevent all forms of violence against children and young people. In pursuit of this overarching mission, we established various structures, including a Board of Trustees who plays a crucial role in providing oversight and strategic direction to guide

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From Program Coordinator to Loving Parent & Husband: A Personal Transformation with PVAC

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Prevention of Violence against Children (PVAC) constitutes one of Children’s Rights and Violence Prevention Fund (CRVPF) three core programs. This initiative is dedicated to preventing violence against children and young people in homes, schools, and community settings. PVAC enhances the capabilities of cluster partners, enabling them to effectively implement strategies and interventions aimed at preventing

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“I have a hairdressing business now; no one can take advantage of me anymore’: Ritah’s Journey from Exploitation to Empowerment

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Five years ago, Ritah, 18, joined one of the twenty safe spaces in Luwero, managed by Luwero Cluster partners and supported and funded by Children’s Rights and Violence Prevention Fund’s, Adolescent Girl’s Power Program (AGPP) grant. Ritah joined the safe space after she reached a tipping point, having been consistently underpaid or not paid whilst

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