Vanessa is an adolescent girl from Nakaziba village in Kayunga, raised by her grandmother after growing up without knowing her biological parents. From an early age, her grandmother became her strongest pillar, providing care, guidance, and making sacrifices to pay for her school fees and meet her basic needs. Like many rural schools in Kayunga, […]
The From Here We Rise Concert was a powerful moment at BaNgaAfayo Community Center, created as an opportunity for children in our music and dance program to present, perform, and be celebrated. But this concert was more than a performance. It was the visible outcome of months of healing, growth, and resilience built through music […]
In rural communities in Kayunga District, many children and young people, especially girls, struggle to stay in school due to challenges linked to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). Teenage pregnancy, HIV-related stigma, and early marriage continue to disrupt education, leading to absenteeism, school dropout, and low completion rates. Football for Change addresses these […]