A photo moment with the Resident District Commissioner, District t and the PACE Uganda team following the official launch of the EU-funded Breaking the Cycle Project during the 16 Days of Activism to End GBV in Omel Subcounty, Gulu District.
On 25th November 2025, during the Gulu District commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence, the Resident District Commissioner officially launched the EU-funded Breaking the Cycle: Prevention and Response to Teenage Pregnancy project, implemented by PACE Uganda, in Omel Subcounty.
Launching the project directly in the community demonstrated strong local ownership and ensured that those most affected are centred in designing and driving solutions.
The project’s core objective is to provide comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services to adolescent girls and support their reintegration into both formal and informal education pathways. By ensuring that girls access accurate information, youth-friendly services, and learning opportunities, the project aims to reduce vulnerability and prevent early pregnancy.
At the launch, youth group Ripe Be presented a drama on the theme “End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls,” demonstrating the power of youth voices in community awareness.
Figure: Ripe Be peer group under EU project performs a drama on “End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls” at Omel Pageya Primary School
The project also integrates male engagement activities to encourage supportive behaviours and improve community attitudes toward girls’ health, education, and safety.
With European Union support, PACE Uganda continues to strengthen community-led solutions to ensure that adolescent girls in the Acholi Sub-region are healthier, safer, and able to return to school.