Education Local Expertise Centre Uganda (ELECU)

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

• Founded: 2010

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

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

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

• Motto: Partnership for Quality Education

• Website: www.lec-uganda.org

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

Strategic Objectives

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

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

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

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

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

5. 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:

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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:

• Learners Reached: 371,109

• Primary Schools Engaged: 206

• Early Childhood Development Centers: 4

• Youth Skilled: 7,698

• Youth in Employment: 1,723

• Teachers Trained: 2,930

• Community Members Engaged: 12,752

• Women Beneficiaries: 3,199

• School Leaders Reached: 364

• Persons with Disabilities Supported: 115

Partnerships and Collaborations

ELECU collaborates with various organizations to amplify its impact:

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

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