By Stacy Dry Lara | Executive Director
Dear GWI Supporters,
Graduate Women International’s (GWI) Teachers for Rural Futures program, listed on GlobalGiving as Train 50 women teachers in Uganda to educate 1000s, supports young women from rural Uganda in pursuing university degrees that qualify them as secondary school teachers. Established in 2015, the program provides scholarships and mentoring for students at Makerere University, combining access to higher education with preparation for teaching and community engagement in support of girls’ education.
Access to secondary education remains limited in Uganda. UNICEF reported in 2025 that secondary school enrollment had remained below 30% over the preceding decade. School costs, child marriage, and adolescent pregnancy present barriers to girls’ continued education. Within this context, Teachers for Rural Futures addresses the financial barriers facing prospective women teachers from rural communities. Contributions through GlobalGiving support their university education and practical teacher training. The program aims to increase the availability of qualified women teachers in rural schools and provide younger girls with role models whose educational and professional experience reflects their own community backgrounds.
With Appreciation,
Stacy
By Stacy Dry Lara | Executive Director
By Stacy Dry Lara and Mila Metiver | GWI Executive Director and Intern (respectively)
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