Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) recently held a child protection training at its Luzira site, bringing together 40 smallholder farmers and aggregators from its supply chain.
The training aimed at equipping participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to identify, prevent, and respond to child labor risks in agricultural settings.
The session emphasized children’s rights, the risks associated with hazardous farm work, and practical steps farming families can take to protect children while sustaining their livelihoods.
Participants were encouraged to develop household and community-level action plans to enhance child safety and raise awareness of appropriate age-based work on farms.
Anthony Alozie, Supply Chain Director at UBL, highlighted the organization’s commitment to ensuring safe, inclusive, and responsible practices in its supply chain.
“This training is part of our wider efforts to ensure that the farming communities we work with uphold safe, inclusive, and responsible practices.” He added, “For these farmers, resilience isn’t just about crops, it’s about securing the well-being of their families and communities.”
The training aligns with UBL’s Spirit of Progress Sustainability Strategy and standards for ethical sourcing and human rights.
By empowering farmers and aggregators with knowledge and tools, UBL aims to create a safer and more supportive environment for children in its supply chain.
Participants are expected to train other farmers and actors in the value chain, widening the impact of the training.