The Education Local Expertise Centre Uganda (ELECU) is a national non-governmental organization (NGO) committed to enhancing the quality of basic education across Uganda, with a particular focus on marginalized and disadvantaged communities.

? About ELECU

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  Founded: 2010

  
  


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  Headquarters: Plot 3271, Kansanga, Off Ggaba Road, Kampala, Uganda

  
  


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  Mission: To improve basic education in Uganda for sustainable livelihoods.

  
  


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  Vision: A prosperous Uganda where all children have access to quality basic education.

  
  


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  Motto: Partnership for Quality Education

  
  


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  Website: www.lec-uganda.org

  
  


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  Contact: elecu@lec-uganda.org | +256 414 501541

  
  

? Strategic Objectives

ELECU's strategic plan (2020–2024) outlines five key objectives:

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   Enhancing Access to Quality Basic Education: Focusing on increasing enrollment and retention rates, especially among vulnerable populations.

   
   


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   Improving Teacher Effectiveness: Providing continuous professional development to enhance pedagogical skills.

   
   


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   Youth Skills Development: Offering vocational training and entrepreneurship programs to empower youth.

   
   


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   Community Involvement: Engaging communities in educational processes to foster ownership and sustainability.

   
   


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   Institutional Capacity Building: Strengthening ELECU's internal systems for effective program implementation.

   
   

? Key Programs and Initiatives

ELECU implements several programs aimed at improving educational outcomes:

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  BRIDGE Project: Funded by the Mastercard Foundation, this initiative provides market-relevant education and skills to refugee and host community youths in Nakivale, Rwamwanja, and Kyangwali.

  
  


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  Skilling Deaf Youth Project: In partnership with Wilde Ganzen and the Vandoorn Foundation, this project offers vocational training to deaf youth in Pakwach district.

  
  


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  PlayMatters: Collaborating with the International Rescue Committee and the LEGO Foundation, this program promotes learning through play for children aged 3–12+ in Madi Okollo district and Rhino Camp Settlement.

  
  


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  Gender Responsive Education and Child Protection (GREP-WN): In partnership with Plan International Uganda, this project focuses on enhancing gender-responsive education and child protection in West Nile's refugee and host communities.

  
  


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  Comprehensive Primary Education for Refugee Girls and Boys: Supported by Street Child and Education Cannot Wait, this initiative aims to improve access and retention rates for learners in Nakivale settlement.

  
  

? Reach and Impact

ELECU's interventions have achieved significant milestones:

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  Learners Reached: 371,109

  
  


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  Primary Schools Engaged: 206

  
  


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  Early Childhood Development Centers: 4

  
  


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  Youth Skilled: 7,698

  
  


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  Youth in Employment: 1,723

  
  


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  Teachers Trained: 2,930

  
  


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  Community Members Engaged: 12,752

  
  


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  Women Beneficiaries: 3,199

  
  


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  School Leaders Reached: 364

  
  


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  Persons with Disabilities Supported: 115

  
  

? Partnerships and Collaborations

ELECU collaborates with various organizations to amplify its impact:

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  International Partners: Mastercard Foundation, International Rescue Committee, LEGO Foundation, Plan International Uganda, Street Child, Wilde Ganzen, Vandoorn Foundation.

  
  


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  Local Collaborations: Works closely with the Government of Uganda, local NGOs, and community-based organizations.