Uganda
- Established 1992
- People Reached 527,165 (2023)
Overview
The Aga Khan Foundation has operated in Uganda since 1992. In 1993, it established the early foundations of the Madrasa Early Childhood Programme in Kampala to respond to a request from local leaders for assistance in improving the overall level of educational achievement of their children.
In Uganda, Aga Khan Foundation leads a range of integrated, innovative and gender sensitive programmes across eight districts in Uganda’s central (Kampala) and northern (West Nile) regions.
Through a formal memorandum of understanding between Ugandan Ministry of Education and Sports and Aga Khan Development Network education agencies, over the past decade the Aga Khan Foundation has implemented a comprehensive school reform strategy (Education Improvement Program) focused on strengthening four interrelated components: teacher professional development; school leadership and governance; capacity of government systems and institutions; and parents and community engagement.
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Our impact in Uganda in 2023
504,604
Children accessed education services and support across 326 schools and learning spaces
93,861
People reached directly and indirectly through supported civil society organisations, 36% of whom were women
17,670
Children accessed ECD services and support across 99 ECD centres and community spaces
In partnership with
The following list of partners represents a selection that AKF Uganda collaborates with and is not exhaustive.
Leadership
Riaz Nathu
Regional CEO, East Africa
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Programme Spotlight
Madrasa Early Childhood Programme
In 2024, the Madrasa Early Childhood Programme celebrated 40 years of supporting children in East Africa to have the best possible start in life.