A one-day training was held in each of the 7 districts of Oyam, Kitgum, Lamwo, Adjumani, Yumbe, Nebbi and Madi-Okollo to enhance the capacity of Peer Mentors under the Gender for Development Uganda (G4DU) Programme to effectively utilize the Management Information System (MIS) for real-time data collection and reporting.
The training aimed at building mentors’ skills in using the MIS platform to document mentorship sessions, referrals, and school-based activities. This system is vital in tracking the progress of the programme, ensuring that data collected at the community and school levels accurately reflects the work being done to support adolescent girls.
Participants were taken through practical sessions on logging into the MIS, entering mentoring data, troubleshooting common issues, and generating basic reports. The facilitation was interactive, with participants engaging actively in group exercises and ha nds-on tasks.
Speaking during the training, Mandera, a Peer Mentor from Adjumani shared,
“Before today, I had never really understood how to use the system. But after the session, I feel more confident. I now know where to record my mentorship sessions and how to follow up on referrals I make.”
Another Peer Mentor, Tabu Josephine from Nebbi district added,
“The practical part really helped. Sometimes these systems can be intimidating, but the way this training was conducted made it easier to understand.”
Facilitator applauded the enthusiasm shown by participants.
“I am encouraged by the level of engagement. The Peer Mentors are not just data collectors and entrants—they are key actors in ensuring girls in their communities are supported, and the MIS helps us capture that story,” said VictorAraber, tMF IT and Communications Officer.
The training also served as a platform for Peer Mentors to share their experiences in the field, exchange learning, and collectively reflect on their roles in improving the wellbeing and educational outcomes of the adolescent girls in their respective districts.
The MIS training is part of a broader initiative under the G4DU programme to promote accountability, evidence-based programming, and improved service delivery for adolescent girls across Uganda.
