About the ZEDO Program

The Zero Dropout Initiative Programme (ZEDO) strives to eliminate school dropouts by supporting school and community-led campaigns that address the root causes of student attrition

The ZEDO program emerged from a two-year research study conducted across eight schools and involving more than 50 local community education leaders, including head teachers, LC1s, and religious leaders. The research was carried out in Kajjansi Town Council, Katabi Town Council, Entebbe Municipality, and Sheema District, helping us understand the complexities surrounding school dropouts and enabling us to develop effective tools and strategies for intervention.

Our intervention framework, built around the 4C Strategy—creating awareness, capacity building for key stakeholders, community engagement, and child support—was recognized by the Ministry of Education and Sports as a relevant, sustainable, effective, and efficient multidimensional approach to addressing school dropout challenges.

In 2019, the Zero Dropout Initiative Program was officially launched by the Ministry of Education and Sports to equip head teachers, local council leaders, religious leaders, and other stakeholders across the country with the best interventions to combat school dropouts.

Who We Are

Strategic Goal

To sustain access to affordable, equitable, and quality primary and secondary education for both girls and boys, ensuring they achieve relevant and effective learning outcomes.

Our Mission

To utilize local community resources to develop and implement effective, coordinated school- and community-based strategies that sustain and retain all children in school until they reach meaningful learning outcomes.

Our Vision

All girls and boys will have access to affordable, equitable, and quality primary and secondary education with the active support of their families and communities.

Core Values

Learner-Centered Approach

We prioritize the learner as the primary beneficiary of all our efforts.

Community Engagement

We collaborate with and through communities to deliver impactful services.

Non-Discrimination

We serve all people equally, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, or any other differences.

Professionalism

We conduct all our operations with professionalism and integrity.

Transparency and Accountability

We operate with openness to both internal and external scrutiny, ensuring we remain accountable to our stakeholders and constituents.