UTC Lira students establish safeguarding club to promote learner safety

Students at Uganda Technical College (UTC) Lira have established a Safeguarding Club to promote learner protection, prevent abuse, and create a safer learning environment.

According to Cyber School Uganda, the initiative follows students’ completion of the Essential Safeguarding Course under the Cyber School Uganda eLearning Initiative, implemented in partnership withMastercard Foundation.

After completing the online training, students held a reflection session to discuss how they could apply their knowledge to promote safety, respect, and well-being within the institution.

The engagement inspired students to become safeguarding advocates among their peers, raising awareness about abuse prevention and encouraging responsibility and accountability.

The newly established club will provide a platform for peer-to-peer learning, safeguarding awareness, and student-led activities aimed at ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all learners.

The initiative highlights how digital learning can go beyond online lessons to inspire practical action and empower students to take responsibility for building safer learning communities.