Uwezo Uganda, in partnership with Child2Youth Foundation, has engaged Mukono District leaders, educators, and community stakeholders in a public policy dialogue to present findings from the District-Based Learning Assessment conducted in August 2024.
The assessment targeted children aged 4 to 10 and evaluated foundational learning in literacy and numeracy.
The dialogue, held in the CAO’s Boardroom, brought together headteachers, pupils, parents, religious leaders, and the district technical team led by the Inspector of Schools, Ms ssandra Sserwadda.
Mukono District Coordinator, Ms Susan Nampijja, emphasized the need for shared responsibility in improving learning outcomes.
She noted that some teachers still lack essential instructional materials, while many parents remain disengaged from schools, leaving the burden of learning entirely to teachers.
“Parents must build stronger partnerships with teachers so that children can receive quality education rooted in collective support,” she said.
A representative from Uwezo Uganda reiterated the organization’s goal of strengthening district-level engagement in the education sector.
The official said their intention is to continue returning to districts to promote evidence-based dialogue and ensure education remains central to local government planning.
Speaking on behalf of the District Education Officer, Ms Sserwadda appreciated Uwezo Uganda for partnering with Mukono.
She noted that the assessment has helped identify gaps in children’s ability to read, write, and count.
Sserwadda also observed that many parents still communicate with children strictly in local languages, affecting their literacy development.
She said the district will intensify efforts to strengthen teacher support and improve reading and numeracy instruction across schools.
Uwezo Uganda is a national initiative dedicated to improving learning outcomes for children in East Africa through household and school-based assessments.
It focuses on generating evidence on literacy and numeracy among early learners and advocating for policy reforms in foundational education.
Child2Youth Foundation is a community-based organization promoting child welfare, education support, youth empowerment, and community development.
The foundation partners with schools, communities, and development agencies to widen children’s access to quality education and holistic growth opportunities.
The policy dialogue in Mukono highlighted the importance of collaboration among civil society, local government, schools, and parents.
Through the findings of the District-Based Learning Assessment, stakeholders were reminded of their shared responsibility to ensure every child gains strong foundational skills.
With Uwezo Uganda and Child2Youth Foundation pledging continued support, Mukono District is poised to strengthen early learning and improve literacy and numeracy outcomes for all children.
