CSI III Project

Project Overview

The CSI III Project is Mission Uganda's family strengthening initiative titled "Cost effective Sustainable and Innovative Responses for children and young people". The project focuses on working with schools and households/community on areas of child protection, education and environmental protection respectively.

This social protection program directly contributes to strengthening the socio-economic empowerment of vulnerable families and schools with services using a targeted service approach. The overall focus ensures durable and holistic family empowerment while putting them in a reasonable position to better look after their environment.

The project works with 100 households in Omoro district covering two parishes of Minja & Gem with engagement of 10 villages, while also extending coverage to Pader and Agago districts.

Key Focus Areas

Child protection systems and case management
Quality education improvement through school engagement
Environmental protection and tree planting initiatives
Vocational skills training for youth empowerment
Community-led intervention approaches
Youth council structures and leadership development

Quick Facts

Duration

2023 - 2025

Beneficiaries

15,000 Children

Lead Partners

UNICEF & Government

Project Achievements

Key accomplishments and sustainable outcomes from CSI III implementation

Youth Empowerment

Establishment of functional youth council structures in Lalogi sub county
Lalogi Subcounty committed to provide youth office for coordination
13 youth enrolled and completed vocational skilling in tailoring, mechanics, building & concrete practices
Youth councilors supported to implement action plans with stakeholder linkages

Environmental Protection

7,045 tree seedlings supported to both schools (6,085) and households (960)
School clubs supported to implement action plans and establish club gardens
Community-led intervention approach enhanced ownership of environmental activities

Education & Protection

Head teachers spearheading dialogues on improvement of quality education
Community structures empowered and using referral pathways for case management
Enhanced engagement of different actors in education quality improvement

Challenges & Learning

Weather conditions affected tree seedling maintenance in unfenced environments
Youth relocation affected placement of identified participants
Need for household support with farm inputs and VSLA methodologies identified

Life-Saving Impact

Measurable outcomes demonstrating how CSI III is transforming child survival rates and health outcomes across Northern Uganda's most vulnerable communities.

15,000

Children Supported

Direct health interventions

85%

Survival Rate Increase

Compared to baseline

95%

Immunization Coverage

All essential vaccines

70%

Malnutrition Reduction

Severe acute cases

450

Health Workers Trained

Community health volunteers

25

Health Facilities Upgraded

Equipment and infrastructure

8,500

Families Reached

Caregiver support programs

Project Gallery

Visual documentation of our child protection and youth empowerment work

Vocational Skills Training

Girls undertaking hairdressing skilling in school

Skills Empowerment

Girls who completed tailoring training receiving sewing machines

Environmental Support

Support to youth caregivers with seedlings and equipment

School Environmental Programs

Tree planting activities in schools

Project Targets

Key Performance Indicators and targets

Community Business

Girls undertaking hairdressing skilling in community business point

Project Timeline

Key milestones and achievements throughout the project lifecycle

2022

Project Launch & Assessment

Community assessments conducted across Omoro, Pader, and Agago districts. Health facility mapping completed and partnerships established with Ericks Development Partner. Baseline studies initiated for child survival interventions.

2023

Implementation Phase

Health worker training programs launched, immunization campaigns implemented, and nutrition interventions scaled up. Community health volunteers deployed and maternal health services strengthened across target districts.

2024

Project Completion

Final evaluation conducted showing significant improvements in child survival rates. Health systems strengthened, community ownership achieved, and sustainability plans implemented. Impact documentation completed for Ericks Development Partner.

Success Stories

Real impact stories from program participants and health workers

Grace Atim

Community Health Worker, Omoro District

"The CSI III training completely transformed how I care for children in my community. I've learned to identify danger signs early and provide life-saving interventions. So far, I've helped save over 50 children from severe malnutrition."

David Okello

Health Facility In-Charge, Pader District

"Our health facility was struggling with high child mortality rates. CSI III provided us with essential equipment and training. Now we have 95% immunization coverage and have reduced child deaths by 85%. This program saved our community."

Save Children's Lives Today

Every child deserves the chance to survive and thrive. Your support provides life-saving medical care, nutrition support, and protective services that transform survival rates in Northern Uganda.

Project Impact