KEEP A GIRL CHILD IN SCHOOL
EVERY GIRL MATTERS AND EVERY GIRL HAS THE RIGHT TO STAY IN SCHOOL
For many girls in Africa especially in Uganda, education isn’t just important for a brighter future, it’s critical to their survival. Yet, girls often drop out of school simply because they can’t afford feminine hygiene products. .
A lack of education leads to vulnerability. Vulnerability leads to unwanted pregnancy, human trafficking, sexual abuse, domestic violence, HIV, early marriage and a life of no choices.
Together, we can change this. Currently, we are working alongside local schools in communities in Uganda to reduce the dropout rate by providing sanitary products, teaching girls their value in Christ and igniting their passion for education.
WHEN A GIRL CHILD STAYS IN SCHOOL, EVERYBODY WINS
Education plays a critical role in breaking the cycle of poverty and violence. When girls are kept in school, they stand a better chance of growing into empowered women who transform their communities and nations.
To support these efforts, we work with the local schools in our local communities to teach good health practices, along with Godly sexual education to girls and boys—teaching young boys to respect and protect their female classmates, and reminding girls that they matter and their bodies are their own.
With the help of partners across the globe, we are keeping girls in school, educated and empowered.
EMBRACE HER
When a woman is vulnerable she needs to feel loved, accepted and cared for physically. So, we extend a “practical embrace” as the first step in the journey of her restoration. It’s this tangible act of love that breaks barriers of mistrust, renews hope and stirs up her faith as we help improve her quality of life and assist her with the basic essential items she lacks.
We provide women with an “Embrace Her Packages” that includes items like: a mattress, blanket, cooking saucepans, utensils, a charcoal stove, and a bucket for cleaning and hygiene purposes, along with basic pantry items. We also provide emergency relief support for medical, housing and food to some of the women when life’s challenges arise and they can no longer afford these necessities. This additional help is provided for a short period of time as we work with the mothers in our local communities to achieve a more sustainable solution.
EMPOWER HER
At Mission Trips Uganda, we come alongside vulnerable women in our communities and partner with them to find practical, sustainable solutions to meet their key needs. Part of this includes training them in adult literacy, various vocational courses, business classes and job opportunities necessary to earn a living.
By helping these women develop and grow their life skills, not only are we equipping them to be able to provide for their families, but we are also restoring their dignity. We passionately believe that when a woman is empowered, she can reach her full potential and her whole family is transformed.
ENGAGE HER
Once our community Mothers complete their training and have gained the necessary skills to earn a decent living, we provide start-up capital and mentorship to help them set up a small business.
By walking alongside the women in our communities after they’ve graduated, we create sustainable solutions for them to take care of their families. The women are also encouraged to reach out into their communities, using what they’ve learned to help equip other women with vocational skills.
We’ve seen the powerful impact of this approach, as some of our community mothers have replicated in their own neighbourhoods what they’ve learned from us. We are so proud of the leaders they’re becoming as they embrace and train other women on their journey.