Female Empowerment
Female Empowerment
This program includes 60 women and girls from the mushroom growing and hairdressing businesses, along with an additional 50 women and girls from the community. Men and boys also benefit from awareness training and dance and drama programs.
The Netball Team plays a crucial role in empowering women, instilling confidence that they can achieve anything regardless of gender. The team trains three days a week and participates in matches at least once every two weeks, including quarterly District Tournaments. Training sessions incorporate discussions on women’s rights and reproductive and sexual health issues.
The Drop Child Care program allows women to pursue their education and training without worrying about their children’s safety and care. Together, these initiatives equip women with the necessary tools for success.
Program summary :
HOCW’s Empowerment and Sports Program fosters confidence and skill development among women and girls, enhancing their abilities to succeed in various areas of life while addressing crucial topics such as women’s rights and health.
- Participation of 110 women and girls in various training programs.
- Netball Team fosters empowerment and confidence.
- Discussions on women's rights and health integrated into training.
- Drop Child Care program ensures safety for children, allowing mothers to focus on education and training.
“The current education system encourages memorization rather than creativity and innovation. I want to make sure that the education system changes so that students are given a question or a problem and think of solutions. When you think for yourself, you cease to be a slave.“
Bolingo Ntahira-Founder HOCW
Program Name
Female Empowerment Program
Services Provided
Netball training, workshops on women's rights and health, and Drop Child Care services for educational support.
Program Duration
Ongoing sessions three days a week, with matches every two weeks and regular workshops.
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