Theatre Arts Feminist

With the grant, the program empowered 15 young girls to use art as a tool to fight against gender-based violence and advocate for gender equality. The activities conducted by the young girls included a football match, drama, and stage performances that promoted open dialogue on gender-based violence. The grant also supported a capacity-building workshop that enhanced the girls’ creative and leadership skills, equipping them with tools to advocate for their rights.

Through these activities, the girls reached over 1,500 community members, including 20 people with disabilities. The activities also helped in building confidence, leadership skills, and resilience in the girls, encouraging them to take charge in driving change in their communities.

Anti-Domestic Violence centre

With support from the Learning Initiative Grant, members of the Anti-Domestic Violence Center (ADOVIC) implemented an Urban Farming in Schools project aimed at educating girls on the intersection of climate change and gender-based violence (GBV), while equipping them with practical urban farming skills.

Marafiki United Green Youths Initiative Limited

With support from the Grant, the Girls for Girls project empowered adolescent girls and young feminists in Kawempe from April to November 2024.

Kazi Women Foundation

Through its flagship program, Kazi Girls, Kazi Women Foundation empowered girls aged 8 to 16 to design and lead their own initiative.

A hand For a Refugee

A hand for a refugee, were able to launch an initiative that focused on reducing gender-based violence (GBV) in the Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, Uganda.

Girl Power Community Uganda

With the grant, Girl Power Community Uganda empowered over 500 girls and young women with disabilities, along with an additional 500 community members.

Mummies Touch Skills Development Centre

With the grant, Mummies Touch Skills acquired materials for making reusable diapers. The initiative plans to implement a training program that equips young women with practical skills in making of reusable diapers, and to support the participants to transform these skills into income-generating ventures.