ChildFund Uganda has urged journalists to prioritize reporting on issues affecting Children in the country. The clarion call was made by the Country Director of the humanitarian organisation, Moses Otai.
Speaking earlier today, Mr Otai said the Organisation is willing to collaborate and avail all required information regarding children to complement journalists reporting.
According to the 2018 Violence Against Children Survey, three in four young adults experience some form of violence during childhood. One in three children experience at least two forms of violence of sexual, physical and emotional violence. The affected children have since suffered negative physical, mental, social and cognitive consequences.
“Some of the key allies are the colleagues in the media. It is important for these agencies to understand what ChildFund does and also for ChildFund to hear the perspectives of the media, for the common good,” he said.
“We have seen you during Covid-19 period acting as agents of change, sensitizing people about the pandemic. I want you to prioritise reporting about children and challenges they face in their day to life,” he said.
“We have enrolled over 29000 on sponsorship programs all over the country. ChildFund has established offices in over 40 districts in this country. We help vulnerable children aged 0-5, 6-14 and caregivers have capacity to protect and improve their lives and bring lasting change to their communities,” he said.
He also said that the organisation promotes societies that value, protect and advance the well-being and rights of children and enrich supporters’ lives through their support of our cause.
“We have worked on a number of projects which have impacted on people’s lives. Through our donors, we are implementing Shs 1 billion Early Childhood Care and Education Improvement program aimed at benefiting over 2,900 children and 600 vulnerable households in Busia district,” he said.
Ms. Lukiya kibone, Early Childhood Development Specialist at ChildFund Uganda urged journalists to always inquire from different stakeholders where they do not understand so that they are able to cover stories better.
