Uganda

Demographic Data

  • Total Population: 37.78 million
  • Population under 15 years: 48%
  • Life Expectancy at Birth: 59 years
  • Human Development Index: 163 out of 188
  • World Bank Status: Low income
  • HIV/AIDS Prevalence (age 15-49): 7.3%
  • Mean Household Composition: 4.9 persons
  • Female-Headed Households: 29.5%
  • Early Marriage (% of children married by 18 years): 40%

Sources: World Bank, UNICEF, UNDP HDR 2015, DHS 2011

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Jose Luis Rodriguez - Journal of Youth and Adolescence,

Jose Luis Rodriguez III reviews the book Whose Child Am I: Unaccompanied Undocumented Children in US Immigration Custody by Susan J. Terrio

The Coalition for Children Affected by AIDS,

This briefing highlights the burdens children affected by HIV and AIDS face

Dr Meredith Kiraly, The Drawing Room - ABC,

In this podcast episode, University of Melbourne researcher Dr. Meredith Kiraly joins Patricia Karvelas in The Drawing Room along with Nic, who is the full-time carer of her 2 year old nephew.

Kirstie Maclean - Adoption & Fostering,

This article is a case study and analysis of the death of a foster carer in Scotland at the hands of the child for whom she was caring.

Retrak,

This document is an evaluation of Retrak’s reintegration of street children and community-based child protection project in SNNPR, Ethiopia.

Better Care Network and UNICEF,

This video is presented by Better Care Network and UNICEF. It features interviews with experts, including members of the Kenya Care Leavers Association explaining some of the negative impacts of institutionalization and highlighting their efforts to support young people who are transitioning out of care. 

Catholic Relief Services,

Catholic Relief Services is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Technical Advisor, Research and Learning to provide technical assistance and quality assurance supporting 4Children for research and learning activities in 4Children’s program designs and workplans, including 4Children’s Keeping Children in Healthy and Protective Families (KCHPF) Project. 

Catholic Relief Services,

Catholic Relief Services is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Technical Advisor, Household Economic Strengthening to provide technical assistance supporting 4Children program design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.  

Catholic Relief Services,

CRS is looking for a Senior Technical Advisor to lead and provide technical assistance to SARO’s programming for orphans and vulnerable children, and to provide technical leadership and guidance on issues affecting programming for vulnerable children across the Southern African region.

Catholic Relief Services,

CRS seeks a Project Director to work with 4Children Uganda in its Kampala location.