Our programs provide vulnerable children with education and healthcare, equip caregivers and young fathers with resources, and empower teenage mothers and youth with skills for resilient futures.
Through integrated programming Bantwana ensures access to essential services at the intersection of education, health and child protection , engaging communities, families, and governments to build resilience and mitigate HIV risks and violence against children. Employing human-centered design, Bantwana emphasizes capacity development, education quality, positive youth development, and economic resilience.
Our Programs
Our programs are designed to uplift and empower communities by providing essential resources, skills, and support.
The SAFE Program operates within Western Uganda, strategically encompassing regions known for their distinctive socio-cultural dynamics and developmental needs. Our main goal is to prevent violence against children.
Resilient, Engaged, and Loving (REAL) Fathers is a comprehensive community-based mentoring program rooted in evidence and designed to address a critical phase in the lives of young men: their transition into fatherhood.
The Teen Mothers program, a program started by Bantwana, has emerged from collaborative efforts under various projects, including the USAID ICYD program, the SAFE Program, and the REAL Fathers program.