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Education. Protection. Possibility.

Every child
deserves to rise.

We use creative arts, STEM, ICT and multimedia to help children and communities rise above ignorance, poverty and injustice.

Our philosophyJilinde · Ulinde · UlindweProtect yourself. Protect others. Be protected.
Why JUU

Learning becomes transformative when it is safe, creative and rooted in real life.

JUU means “to rise above.” Guided by Jilinde, Ulinde and Ulindwe, we bring families, schools, communities and institutions together so children are valued as learners, rights holders and change-makers.

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What we focus on

One child. A whole ecosystem of support.

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01

Education

We complement the school curriculum to nurture critical thinking, creativity and life skills among children and youth—in and out of school—through foundational learning, STEM and engaging multi-platform media.

02

Child protection

Guided by the JUU philosophy, we help children protect themselves, protect others and be protected from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation through awareness, positive discipline and stronger community systems.

03

Environment

We deliver culturally rooted environmental education using creative arts and indigenous practices so children and communities adopt sustainable habits that protect nature as a shared responsibility.

04

Research

Research is the backbone of our mission. We design innovative educational and environmental studies, and offer consulting that turns evidence into better programmes and policy.

Children and community members learning togetherLearning belongs everywhere
Our approach

Made in community.
Built to travel.

We turn local knowledge, research and creativity into experiences that children can access in school, at home and through media. This is how learning crosses the classroom wall.

“Children are not only learners. They are rights holders and change-makers.”
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Research at JUU

Evidence that moves from insight to action.

We design studies, conduct evaluations and translate findings into better programmes, policy and practice.

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Let's rise together

Change this ambitious takes all of us.

Fund a programme, co-create a solution, share expertise or help powerful ideas reach more children.

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