In 1989, the United Nations adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It was ratified by 191 countries around the world, including Uganda. The Convention safeguards the rights of all children, including the rights to survival and development, non-discrimination, consideration of their best interests and their involvement in matters which concern them. It calls on governments to provide material assistance to support families and to keep children with their parents. Significantly, it recognizes that children – and not other members of society – hold their own rights.

The Convention strengthens the legal position of Ugandan children. But the work of implementing these legal protections is left up to organizations in the field. At Bega Kwa Bega, we are committed to supporting projects that protect orphans physically and emotionally, as well as projects that protect their futures.

We approach the rights of children from four angles: strengthening families, legal rights, changing attitudes and teaching children about their rights.

Strengthening Families

We believe in programs that help families provide a healthy, protective environment for all children, including orphans. This includes providing the knowledge, materials and skills to recognize and prevent the abuse of children’s rights. 

Changing Attitudes

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