Luwafu-Kitintale, Uganda, Uganda

Uganda · Luwafu-Kitintale, Uganda · 2009 (location generalized to protect survivors)

No details available. Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL) provides counseling and trauma therapy for victims and gets them tested for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Those is need of health care are taken to treatment centers and are rehabilitated to good health. UYDEL also provides training in life-skills and vocational skills like hairdressing, tailoring, electronics, catering, welding, carpentry and plumbing. A team of trained local artisans mentors the youths into skills that will enable them to find employment and start their own businesses. Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL) - UG-UYD-20090527-00010 A 15 year old girl was deceived by her father's friend that she would receive employment. He abused her physically, denied her food, and refused to pay her the agreed monthly payment for the work she did. She shared her experience with her aunt who then brought her to Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL).