The study was conducted on the landing sites of the major water bodies including Lake Victoria, Kyoga, Edward and George in Uganda. The study used an ILO rapid assessment methodology and collected both qualitative and quantitative data. The study is based on 292 children aged 5-17 purposively selected for the study. Data was collected using
questionnaires and interview guides for FGDs, KIIs and case studies. Children living on the fish landing sites in Uganda, face huge and multiple vulnerabilities,
characterised by poor living environment on the fish landing sites owing to poor sanitation, lack of clean water, lack of toilets, poor housing and lack of social responsibility among parents and care takers. Children as a result are susceptible to poor health, social and moral corruption. There is wastage of human capital as children spend most of their time working simply to buy food or supplement family income. The key lesson learned from the study is centered on the fact that fishing communities are among the most neglected or underserved areas in terms of basic service provision including security. However, the enthusiasm to address child labour among residents in fishing communities including children, local leaders, women and employers of children, provides good ground for undertaking well designed interventions.