1. Disability and Inclusion Project
Project Title: “Fathers for Inclusive Families - Kyaka II”
Organization: DAD GUILD UGANDA KYAKA
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Bukere B, Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, Kyegegwa District
Background
DAD GUILD is a refugee-led community based organization and member of KRLON. Our mission is to support and empower fathers through connection, education and community engagement.
In Kyaka II, fathers of children and adults with disabilities face stigma, isolation and lack of information. This often leads to neglect and exclusion of persons with disabilities from education, health and livelihoods.
Goal
To promote the health, wellbeing and inclusion of persons with disabilities by engaging fathers as positive caregivers and community champions.
Objectives
- Improve fathers’ knowledge on disability care, MHPSS, and self-care
- Reduce stigma and increase participation of PWDs in family and community life
- Support fathers of PWDs to access livelihood and education opportunities for their children
- Build peer support networks of fathers of PWDs to prevent GBV and promote positive parenting
Key Activities
- Fatherhood Peer Support Groups: Monthly meetings for 50 fathers of children with disabilities to share experiences, stressors and learn disability care skills.
- Caregiver Education Workshops: 6 trainings on disability rights, home-based care, MHPSS and referral pathways.
- Dads & Kids with Disabilities Days: Quarterly inclusive activities for fathers and children with and without disabilities to build bonds and reduce stigma.
- Whole Family Inclusion Events: 2 community dialogues and 1 Disability Inclusion Day with leaders, schools and businesses to promote accessibility.
- Livelihood Support: Provide small micro-grants to 20 fathers of PWDs to start IGAs and reduce economic stress.
Target Beneficiaries
50 fathers of children/adults with disabilities, 150 children with disabilities and their families, plus community leaders and schools in Bukere B.
Expected Results
- Increased knowledge and confidence of fathers in caregiving.
- More children with disabilities enrolled in school and accessing health services.
- Reduced stigma and GBV in homes.
- Stronger network of DAD GUILD disability inclusion champions.
Small Budget Estimate: $8,000 USD
- Peer support and materials — $800
- Caregiver workshops — $1,200
- Events and community days — $1,500
- Livelihood micro-grants — $2,000
- Assistive device referrals and transport — $600
- Monitoring and admin — $900
2. Child Protection Project
Project Title: “Engaged Dads, Safe Children - Kyaka II”
Organization: DAD GUILD UGANDA KYAKA
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Bukere B, Kyaka II Refugee Settlement
Background
When a Dad is healthy, working, engaged in his child’s education and non-violent, his whole home and community benefit. In refugee settings children face risks of neglect, child marriage, corporal punishment and GBV. Fathers are often left out of child protection.
DAD GUILD believes in the Power of Parenting and that it takes a village to raise a family.
Goal
To protect children from violence and neglect by empowering fathers to be informed, involved and emotionally engaged parents.
Objectives
- Equip fathers to prevent GBV and violence against children
- Improve fathers’ mental health and parenting stress management through MHPSS
- Increase fathers’ involvement in children’s education and protection
- Shift harmful power dynamics through positive fatherhood role models
Key Activities
- Dad-to-Dad GBV Prevention Circles: Bi-weekly peer sessions for 60 fathers on positive discipline, conflict resolution and preventing violence against women and children.
- Caregiver Education on Child Protection: 8 workshops on child rights, reporting mechanisms, education support and MHPSS.
- Dads & Kids Bonding Activities: Monthly activities to build attachment, communication and trust between fathers and children.
- Whole Family Community Events: 2 community campaigns on “It Takes a Village to Raise a Family” and child protection.
- Referral and Case Support: Train 10 father peer educators to link families to CP, GBV and education services.
Target Beneficiaries
60 fathers and male caregivers, 200 children at risk, plus schools and community leaders in Kyaka II.
Expected Results
- Fathers demonstrate knowledge of positive parenting and child protection.
- Increased reporting and referral of child protection cases.
- Reduced corporal punishment and neglect.
- Stronger community norm that child protection is also a father’s responsibility.
Small Budget Estimate: $6,600 USD
- GBV prevention circles — $1,000
- Caregiver education workshops — $1,600
- Events and activities — $1,800
- Training of peer educators — $700
- IEC materials and referrals — $500
- Monitoring and admin — $1,000
Cross-cutting for Both Projects
Values Applied: Inclusivity, Health and Wellbeing, Relationships, Joy, Power of Parenting, It Takes a Village.
Sustainability: Fathers become the program. Peer groups continue after project ends.
Cross-cutting for Both Projects
Values Applied: Inclusivity, Health and Wellbeing, Relationships, Joy, Power of Parenting, It Takes a Village.
Sustainability: Fathers become the program. Peer groups continue after project ends.
