Rusa community Engagement sponsorship

Project Background

Child marriage remains a critical issue in many communities, depriving girls of their right to education, health, and personal development. In response, the RUSA Community Engagement sponsorship Project is committed to addressing the root causes of child marriage through a combination of educational interventions, community empowerment, and policy advocacy. By focusing on both adolescents and the wider community, the project aims to create a sustainable environment that supports girls in remaining in school and growing into empowered individuals.

Project Goal

To eradicate child marriage by equipping adolescents with advocacy skills, motivating girls to pursue education, and strengthening community-based child protection systems through education, capacity building, and awareness campaigns.

Project Objectives

Empowered Girls and Adolescents

  • Increased motivation among girls to continue their education through role modeling and exposure visits.
  • Adolescents trained in child advocacy, enabling them to take an active role in preventing child marriage.

Strengthened Community and Stakeholder Capacity

  • Parents, community leaders, and stakeholders trained in safeguarding policies and psychosocial support.
  • Local child protection contexts mapped and a collaborative Child Protection Shared Plan developed and implemented.

Increased Community Awareness and Engagement

  • Community-wide campaign launched to raise awareness about the negative impacts of child marriage.
  • Ongoing monitoring and evaluation conducted to ensure accountability and adapt interventions as needed.

Sustainable Local Leadership

  • Community members equipped to lead and sustain child protection efforts beyond the project lifecycle.