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CDFU strengthens campaigns against gender-based violence in Kyaka II

28 November 2025, 22:19

Community members gathered for a dialogue on preventing gender-based violence in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement.

By kyalisimaasuman

The Communication for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU), in collaboration with partners including the Spotlight Initiative, is intensifying its campaigns against gender-based violence (GBV) in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, Kyegegwa District.

Jockus Kabairwe, CDFU Project Officer for Kyaka II Settlement, delivering a message during the gender-based violence dialogue (holding a microphone).

According to Jockus Kabairwe, the CDFU Project Officer for Kyaka II Settlement, the campaign implemented in three schools—Mukondo, Kyamagabo, and Kakoni Wisdom—under the Future Fit Project aims to ensure zero tolerance of violence against women and girls.

Jockus revealed this on Thursday, 27 November, during a community dialogue held at Kakoni Wisdom Primary School in Kyaka II Refugee Camp.

He also emphasised that to ensure the message is effectively delivered, various approaches have been put in place, including the Girl Education Movement (GEM) clubs in schools, GEM out-of-school initiatives, and the Community Action Platform.

Jockus on the project.
Cakwet Lilian addressing participants during the gender-based violence dialogue at Kakoni Wisdom Primary School.

Cakwet Lilian, working with Alight as a gender-based violence (GBV) case worker, noted that, with the prevention measures implemented by various partners, cases of GBV have declined. She urged parents to continue protecting their children during the long holiday.

Cakwet on parents.

During the dialogue, community members, particularly parents, identified poverty and famine as the main obstacles in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) among some families in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement.

The parents further noted that these challenges have forced young children, especially girls, into harsh labour in host communities to find food, while their parents, particularly men, remain idle.

Parents on famine and poverty,

Referring to the 2025 theme for the 16 Days of Activism, Unite to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls, Iraguha Elena, an officer with Humanitarian Action for Sustainability, urged parents to be vigilant to prevent their children from falling victim to digital abuse.

She also called on parents to address the rising number of street children, particularly in the Bukeere area.

Elena on parents.