📌Happening Now | Steering Committee Meeting. The Steering Committee is meeting today at Eureka Place Hotel, engaging in key discussions on progress updates, reflections from previous engagements, and strategic guidance to the Secretariat. The session brings members together for dialogue, feedback, and collective direction toward strengthening our work and shared goals.

📍Launch of the Two-Generational ECCD Model The launch was held on 31 July 2025 at Golden Tulip Kampala, organized by the Local Coalition Accelerator Uganda (LCA Uganda) with support from the Conrad @hiltonfound The event officially introduced LCA’s Two-Generational Model for Early Childhood Care & Development (ECCD), outlined its strategy and goals, and rallied diverse stakeholders to commit to enhancing early childhood outcomes and family well-being. Core Objectives Announced •Advance developmental outcomes for children aged 0–5 through quality ECCD. •Strengthen livelihoods of vulnerable families—including refugees—through cash assistance and business training. •Establish LCA as a professional body with a fully staffed, independent secretariat. Key Targets Highlighted •Capacity-building: 85 practitioners trained; 8 coordination forums held to influence ECCD policy. •Centre upgrades & child reach: 22 centres improved to meet quality standards; 520 children enrolled, with 70% projected to demonstrate literacy, cognitive, and socio-emotional improvements. •Livelihoods: 138 youth trained; 150 Self-Help Groups supported; 520 households receive cash grants, with 94% of SHGs able to provide low-interest loans. •Institution-building: 13 member organizations provided with capacity support; secretariat formed and 60% of organizational development plans completed. Expected Impact Shared The initiative aims to improve children’s school readiness, boost household economic resilience, and establish a sustainable, professional LCA Uganda capable of leading ECCD efforts in Greater Kampala and beyond. Participants The event brought together representatives from government agencies (@OPMUganda , @KCCAUG , @MoGLSD ), development partners, local authorities, LCA’s 13 member NGOs, civil society, community leaders, and media. The event closed with a call for partners to align funding, share evidence, and advocate for inclusive ECCD—ensuring every child and caregiver has the opportunity to thrive. @ipfug @Wezesha_impact @unwomenuganda @REALUGANDA1 @relonuganda

#Ongoing: Our Secretariat, @CapaidsUganda checked in for the launch of the “Empower Communities Against HIV Stigma” project by our member org @AFFCAD, funded by the Mercury Phoenix Trust. A timely intervention amid #USAID cuts, which heavily impacted HIV/AIDS programs in Uganda.