We continued to engage with the sub county children welfare committee to strengthen our collective efforts in combating child marriage. Child marriage is pervasive, and it's robbing young girls of their childhood. Girls First Fund Global Fund for Children The Fund for Global Human Rights

Did you know that school absenteeism in Uganda rises to 28% when girls are on their period, compared to 8% during non-period days?It's time for change! Let's work promote girls' access to menstrual products #MenstrualHygieneDay #PeriodFriendlyUganda Girls First Fund

"Empowering the next gen! We had an incredible time at the Girls First Fund grantee annual convening in Uganda, advancing our mission to end child marriage & equipping leaders for a brighter future! #GirlsFirst #EndChildMarriage #LeadershipMatters"Mundo Cooperante

Exciting news! Our 'Right to Be a Girl' project work, aimed at ending child marriage, has kickstarted with massive support from Mundo Cooperante! We're constructing washroom facilities for girls to improve menstrual hygiene in rural areas. #TheRighttobeaGirl Mundo Cooperante

Heartwarming moment! During the launch of our 'Right to Be a Girl' project,SMC and sub-county officials expressed their gratitude, saying, "Our school was on the verge of closure due to lack of sanitary facilities" We're proud of Mundo Cooperante support. #RightToBeAGirl"

Today, we joined the monthly health sector working group meeting where partners shared progress & concerns. A key issue raised was the alarming rise in childhood sexual violence - we called for collective action! #EndChildhoodSexualViolence Mundo Cooperante Girls First Fund

Meet one of our beneficiaries, a shining star in our VSLA program. Last year, with determination and savings discipline, she made the bold decision to return to school using her hard-earned savings.This is a testament to how Girls First Fund support is changing the lives of girls.

Today, we joined the luncheon dialogue at St. Janani Luwum deepen collective understanding of the challenges and opportunities surrounding disability inclusion in our communities design plan for the upcoming deaf conference that will be in August #DisabilityPrideMonth

Instead of letting adversity of child marriage define her ,she chose to rise above it .Our champion joined VSLA,where she discovered a send of purpose and empowerment .Through the savings, she re-enroll for skill training. Today, she owns a business .Thanks to Girls First Fund

She was forced into an early marriage faced rejection and heartbreak. However, she refused to let her circumstances define her. Instead, she found strength in a VSLA) group, which provided her with a sense of empowerment to re-enroll in school.Great for Girls First Fund support

ACT Uganda, in partnership with Afripads Uganda, has received menstrual hygiene items to support 2000 + girls in need.This aims to promote menstrual health and hygiene, empowering girls to stay in school.AFRIpads Foundation Girls First Fund Mundo Cooperante

Empowering Rural Girls at Ogako Lacan Primary! 🌟* 50 girls were trained to make reusable sanitary pads with support from @MundoCooperante, ensuring no girl missed school due to menstruation. 🌸💪 #TheRighttobeaGirl #EndChildMarriage Mundo Cooperante Girls First Fund

Investing in Girls futures ##TheRighttobeaGirl Gratitude to support from Mundo Cooperante . #EndChildMarriage #endteenagepregnancy

Young voices, loud and clear! Kolokolo Primary School debate highlights the need to end child marriage. Let's work together to create a world where every girl can thrive! #ChildMarriageIsNotTheFuture #GirlsDeserveEducation Mundo Cooperante Girls First Fund

Today, ACT Uganda embarked on empowering 3000 rural girls to menstruate with dignity with generous support AFRIpads We are distributing sanitary pads, booklets & underwear to keep girls in school & thriving, breaking the cycle of period poverty and teenage pregnancies.

We’re still hitting the ground running,reaching more girls with sanitary items .This is more than just a distribution. It’s a movement to reach 3,000 girls with dignity. One pad at a time.No girl should miss school or feel ashamed because of her period.AFRIpads

Empowering girls, one pad at a time! Our teams continued to make a difference, reaching over 200 girls with sanitary items and awareness on menstrual hygiene, promoting "one pad, no absenteeism.Lets end child marriage together.Thanks AFRIpads Girls First Fund Mundo Cooperante

Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

Its the Day Kids have a right to be safe at school. Kids have a right to be safe at school. Kids have a right to be safe at school. Kids have a right to be safe at school. Kids' rights are human rights. We conducted a joint community to create awareness on children's rights

Yesterday was the Day of the African Child, a day for dreams, smiles, and hope. Act Uganda joined hundreds of CSOs to celebrate this day, amplifying the voices of children.はうはう