High Sound for Children Uganda has launched a six-week training program focused on safe and responsible media use in four schools supported by Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS).
The initiative aims to equip students with essential media literacy skills, helping them navigate both offline and online media environments safely and responsibly. Through exploring various forms of media, the program will cover topics such as news article writing, broadcast media, online safety, and the impact of media on young minds.
This effort comes at a critical time when students are increasingly exposed to a wide range of media platforms, often without the proper guidance. “This program will empower children to navigate media platforms safely while amplifying their voices to speak out on issues affecting them,” said Hadijah Mwanje, Executive Director of High Sound for Children Uganda. “The teachers’ training component provides educators with practical tools to guide students through this child-led program, fostering informed and safe media engagement.”
Teachers participating in the program will be introduced to hands-on strategies and resources for integrating media education into their classrooms. The goal is not only to promote safe media consumption but also to encourage students to become critical thinkers in an increasingly digital world.
“Today we began by training teachers who will serve as patrons of newly established media clubs in their respective schools. This training helps them understand and implement the program effectively,” Mwanje added.
The broader goal of the partnership between High Sound for Children Uganda and PEAS is to introduce media education in 10 PEAS-supported schools. The program is expected to reach dozens of educators and ultimately benefit thousands of students through improved media literacy and digital awareness.
Ogaba George, head teacher at Onwards and Upwards Secondary School – Buloba, emphasized the importance of empowering teachers with the skills needed to support students in responsible media usage.
“In an age where digital content is more accessible than ever, we recognize that teachers play a critical role in helping young people navigate the online world thoughtfully and safely,” he said during a training workshop hosted at the school.
The initial training session included teachers from four schools: PEAS Pioneer High School – Mityana, PEAS Samling Nama High School, PEAS Horizon High School – Luweero, and PEAS Onwards and Upwards Secondary School – Buloba. The program will expand to include more teachers across additional PEAS-supported schools in the coming weeks.
