Prevent 500 girls in Gulu from early marriage
Organization information
Child Equal Opportunity Uganda
Location: Gulu, Uganda
Summary
The traditional practice of paying a bride price to the girl's parents makes it more attractive for their families to encourage early marriage instead of sending their girls to school. Most girls married at an early age suffer during child birth as their bodies are not ready for reproduction. Yet the majority of these girls do not have a voice on family planning. Child Equal Opportunity Uganda is running a community-led campaign against early marriages of girls and supports their education.
Project locations
Uganda