LITTLE HANDS, BIG CHANGES

 Overall Goal:

To strengthen the 3C program’s reach in Soroti and Karamoja by reactivating cancer clubs in schools and using student-led awareness to promote early detection and cancer education.

Specific Objectives:

1. To revive and restructure 3C cancer clubs in 6 schools in Teso and Karamoja Region
2. To train students, student leaders and patrons on childhood cancer signs, myths, stigma, and communication techniques.
3. To conduct interactive, creative youth-led awareness activities including arts, drama, debates, and outreach.
4. To reinforce peer-to-peer education by providing club toolkits and IEC materials
5. To promote community-wide awareness through student-led outreaches.

Key activities

• Introductory meetings with school administrators.
• Reactivation and induction of school-based 3C Cancer Clubs
• One-day student and patron training workshops per school
• Peer education sessions, arts-based awareness days, and talent showcases.
• School-level awareness assemblies, debates, and competitions
• Distribution of 3C club kits (handbooks, t-shirts, activity guides)
• Cancer-themed outreach activities in nearby markets or local churches
• Monitoring visits and regular support supervision by UCCF staff

Expected Outcomes

• 6 functional 3C Cancer Clubs re-established in Soroti and Karamoja
• 600+ students and teachers trained on childhood cancer awareness
• Increased student-led discussions and reduced myths about cancer
• Community-level awareness stimulated through student outreach
• Sustainable student structures to continue cancer education throughout the academic year

Monitoring and Evaluation

The UCCF and 3C Program team will conduct:

• Baseline and end line knowledge assessments in each school
• Periodic activity reports submitted by club patrons
• Visual documentation (photos, testimonials, video snippets)
• Monthly review calls or visits to track progress and provide mentorship
• Feedback from students and teachers to improve future programming

Sustainability

Each reactivated 3C club will be guided to:

• Develop an annual plan of activities
• Mentor new members each year to maintain club continuity
• Engage local stakeholders (parents, health workers) in events
• Remain connected to the national 3C network through UCCF