Government pushes for life skills training in schools
Peer educator teaches students about HIV/Aids prevention at Bishop Cipriano Kihangire, Luzira, Kampala in March.
Frank Baguma / Monitor Uganda
Media Source: Monitor (Uganda)
Date: 1 October 2024
The Ministry of Education has called on educational institutions to prioritise life skills training to equip adolescents with essential soft skills that will help them overcome challenges that could derail their education and health. Mr Andrew Omara, the director of Windle International Uganda, said the organisation has…
The Ministry of Education has called on educational institutions to prioritise life skills training to equip adolescents with essential soft skills that will help them overcome challenges that could derail their education and health. Mr Andrew Omara, the director of Windle International Uganda, said the organisation has implemented a four-year life skills and mentorship project in the districts of Obongi and Moyo, addressing high dropout rates and teenage pregnancies. “We focused on girls because they face significant challenges... A total of 4,275 girls received life skills training, while 3,497 received mentorship support. They can now articulate issues more clearly. As the project concludes this month, we will work with stakeholders to integrate this approach into other interventions,” he said. The project was co-implemented by the Aga Khan Foundation and the World University Service of Canada (WUSC).