Adolescent Development and Participation Programme
We employ two strategies of providing alternative skilling pathway through social innovation and social entrepreneurship skills programme (iUPSHIFT) targeting child mothers who have failed to return to school and rolling out the peer-to-peer Go-Back-to-School campaign focusing on re-entry of pregnant girls and child mothers to school. Within the project, we aim to contribute to the broader education systems strengthening agenda within the framework of the National Multi-sectoral Framework for Adolescent Girls. Who we target 3,456 Child mothers and pregnant girls 1,224 Other out-of-school girls 432 In-school adolescent girls 1,008 Adolescent boys 288 Champion parents and women role models 720 Parents of pregnant girls and child mothers 450 District and sub county leaders
Girls Get Equal Project
Targets reducing incidences of Child, Early and Forced Marriage by working with 100 schools to strengthen implementation of safe and inclusive schools by keeping girls in school and increasing knowledge on sexual reproductive health and rights We leverage on the principles of schools as a delivery platform for education, health and protection services as reflected in key government policies and guidelines in education, health, gender and social development
She Leads Project
We aim to built strong girl and young women groups that are able to influence change in norms, attitudes and practices towards ensuring that girls and young women perspectives are included in gender responsive laws, policies and societal norms and practices. We contribute towards the creation of a country wide girl led social movement that influences decision making and transforms gender norms in formal and informal institutions in Uganda.
Girls Empowering Girls
The GEG programme is designed to address challenges adolescents girls and young people face in urban areas not limited to lack of education, teenage pregnancy, sexual abuse and exploitation, limited access to essential services and employment opportunities. By working to ensure that girls transition safely into adulthood, receive education and skilling, and are empowered to achieve their goal, we believe that the above challenges shall be overcome. Our Strategies Our strategy revolves around gender responsive and age sensitive protection through a cash programme and leveraging schools as a platform for intergrated service delivery. GEG program provides avenues to empower girls through a network of peer mentors, engaging them through education, training and referal to services and enabling them persue better opportunities through cash transfer.
Towards Enhancing Retention Of Girls In Primary School
Supported by WebManuals Foundation, is implemented in Nababirye P/S and Buloopa SS in kamuli targeting girls to complete their primary education cycle and transit to secondary school level.
The Sunshine Project
The Sunshine Project is an economic empowerment initiative designed to address the challenges faced by vulnerable girls in school. It seeks to alleviate the negative effects of poor MHM practices and economic exclusion on Girls and young women enrollment, retention and completion in selected schools in Kamuli and Buyende districts.
Promoting Health Education for Girls in the Post COVID era
Trailblazers Mentoring Foundation (TMF) is supporting Ministry of Education and Sports- Gender Unit with support from UNESCO and funding from the Peking University of China to implement specific activities in the schools, health facilities and communities that are aimed at contributing to promoting health education for girls in Uganda in the era of COVID-19 in Luuka and Butaleja District Local Governments with technical and financial support from UNESCO.
Uganda Secondary Education Expansion Project (USEEP)
The Uganda Secondary Education Expansion Project (USEEP) aims to improve access to lower secondary education in underserved areas. Funded by the Government of Uganda (GoU) through the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) with support from the International Development Association (IDA), the five-year, $150 million project addresses challenges such as limited access, overcrowding, and school-related violence. TMF's Role in Karamoja TMF is implementing a one-year USEEP project in five schools across Abim, Amudat, Nakapiripirit, Kotido, and Napak districts. The project focuses on: Expanding secondary education through new and improved school infrastructure. Promoting gender equity and child protection by preventing violence in and around schools. Enhancing inclusive learning environments through the child-friendly school model. Expected Impact Increased access to quality education. Improved school facilities, including WASH services. Strengthened community engagement and child protection. Through USEEP, TMF is fostering safer, more inclusive learning spaces to transform education in Karamoja’s underserved communities.
G4DU
Trailblazers Mentoring Foundation (TMF), with UNICEF support, is implementing the G4DU Project in seven districts across West Nile, Acholi, and Lango to address high school dropout rates among adolescent girls due to teenage pregnancy (83%) and early marriage (31%) (UDHS 2022). Limited social protection coverage further worsens their vulnerability (ILOSTAT, 2023). Approach & TMF’s Role The project employs a Mentorship-Plus-Cash model to: Provide in-school mentorship and community engagement. Influence positive gender norms supporting girls' education. Strengthen linkages to education, health, and protection services. Leveraging five years of experience from the Girls Empowering Girls Programme in Kampala, TMF will deploy Peer Mentors to ensure school retention and transition for vulnerable girls. Impact Increased school retention and transition rates. Strengthened social support systems. Improved access to essential services. G4DU is breaking barriers to education, empowering girls to thrive and complete their education.
Health and Wellbeing for Adolescents Project
The Health and Wellbeing for Adolescents Project is designed to improve the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of adolescents and young people while advancing gender equality and enhancing education outcomes. The project focuses on life-skills-based sexuality education to empower adolescents with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to prevent HIV, early and unintended pregnancies (EUP), and gender-based violence (GBV). The program follows a multi-pronged, multi-sectoral approach, integrating education, health, gender, labor, and social development sectors to provide comprehensive SRHR information, education, and referral services. It incorporates peer-to-peer learning (70% youth-driven, 30% adult support) and the socio-ecological model to engage adolescents at the school, community, district, and national levels. Using national policies and guidelines, including the National Sexuality Education Framework and School Health Training Manuals, the project aligns with existing government efforts to promote adolescent health and well-being. Project Goal To reduce new HIV infections, STIs, early and unintended pregnancies, and gender-based violence among 100,000 adolescent learners in Jinja, Namayingo, and Kabarole districts by February 2025.
DREAMS Project
In 2024, Trailblazers Mentoring Foundation (TMF) received funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through the Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Support (METS) to implement the DREAMS Programme. This one-year initiative supports 1,200 in-school Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) in Kawempe, Kira, and Fort Portal City to prevent HIV/AIDS and related challenges. Key Objectives Access to SRH/GBV InformationProvides AGYW with essential knowledge, mentorship, and services to reduce HIV risk, early pregnancies, and violence. Strengthening Health SystemsEnhances school and district-level systems for effective adolescent health interventions. Effective Monitoring & EvaluationSupports data-driven decision-making for improved policies and programming.
Girls Advocacy Alliance Project
The Girls Advocacy Alliance (GAA) Project promotes gender equality by addressing gender-based violence (GBV), child marriage, sexual exploitation, and economic exclusion. TMF’s Key Contributions in Uganda Implemented in Kamuli, Buyende, Tororo, Bukedea, Lira, and Alebtong, TMF focused on: ✅ Policy Advocacy – Engaged leaders to strengthen laws protecting girls and supported gender-responsive policies. ✅ Youth Leadership – Trained adolescent girls in advocacy, leadership, and rights awareness. ✅ Ending GBV & Child Marriage – Led community dialogues, media campaigns, and strengthened reporting mechanisms. ✅ Economic Empowerment – Promoted vocational training, financial literacy, and job linkages. ✅ Multi-Sectoral Collaboration – Integrated efforts with education, health, and child protection sectors. Impact ✔️ Increased enforcement of laws protecting girls. ✔️ More girls staying in school due to safe learning advocacy. ✔️ Strengthened youth-led advocacy for gender equality. ✔️ Improved economic opportunities for young women. Through GAA, TMF championed sustainable, community-driven solutions to empower girls in education, leadership, and economic growth.
