The School project

Good is what good does - and Success is what success doesand we are seeing this happen every day at mama Africa the Voice Uganda! Of  course there will always be ups and downs, but when we take a broad look at all of the success stories over the past years that important people like you our sponsors have been catering to the needs of extremely poor and desolate children in the slums of kalule kayindu, Uganda, they certainly overweigh the relatively few mishaps over the years. Providing not only food, medical and health care and uniform - but especially education, Mama Africa the voice Uganda has been able to raise hundreds of children out of the claws of poverty and giving them the possibility to stand up for themselves, work and build up a life out of the slums and into a better life for themselves, their families and their future families. Our project children not only attend elementary school, high school and vocational training institutes - they are also attending colleges and universities - and soon graduating with honors.

It’s no secret that gender-based violence is a major problem in Uganda. The question is, what can we do to change it?  To start, everyone can speak out against all forms of gender-based violence.  We can call out wrongdoings and encourage victims to report acts of violence to the police, local, or school authorities. On a broader level, we can safeguard girls’ futures by supporting their education.  Women’s rights are human rights, and we all must do our part to protect them. Respecting Uganda’s whole population – men and women – will lead to a healthier, safer, and more prosperous future for everyone

Today, on Human Rights Day, we mark the culmination of the United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. It should go without saying that as one half of humanity, women are entitled to the protection and fulfillment of their human rights. Unfortunately, in Uganda and across the world, that’s not the case. Human rights and gender equality should be respected every single day, but today, especially, is an opportunity for us all to take a firm stand against gender-based violence in our homes, communities, and countries.