Join for Joy is a sports and play project that started in 2016 under women’s desk, supported by Join for Joy Netherlands. The project is being implemented in 60 rural primary schools in Kabale, Rubanda, Rukiga and Rukungiri districts. In 2024 the project scaled up its activities to core primary teacher colleges in the western region of Uganda. The project supports schools and colleges with assorted play materials and music instruments to ensure continuity of sports activities. The project also enhances capacity of teachers and students to integrate play in classroom lessons using the playful learning method. Besides sports activities, the project is implementing interventions aimed at reducing school absenteeism and promoting good health among learners to enhance long term learning outcomes and general wellbeing. The interventions include;
- Menstrual health campaigns and distribution of menstrual cups to enable adolescent girls access an affordable and sustainable alternative to manage menstruation and maintain good health.
- Malaria prevention campaigns and distribution of mosquito nets to households
- Promotion of handiwork in schools and vegetable growing during holidays to equip children with skills and reduce redundancy