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From Seedling to Salon: Sylvia’s Journey to Self-Sufficiency through PVAC

Sylvia, a 23-year-old mother living in Mukono district, Uganda, faced a difficult situation when she had to leave secondary school due to financial constraints. Without completing her high school education, Sylvia faced limited job prospects yet still needed to earn a living. “I began working in Mabira Forest, where I was planting trees. The job was physically exhausting, and my bosses weren’t kind. However, I continued working because I wasn’t in school and I needed the money.” Enduring harsh conditions, Sylvia persevered in her determination to provide for herself and her family.

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“I have a hairdressing business now; no one can take advantage of me anymore’: Ritah’s Journey from Exploitation to Empowerment

Five years ago, Ritah, 18, joined one of the twenty safe spaces in Luwero, managed by Luwero Cluster partners and supported and funded by Children’s Rights and Violence Prevention Fund’s, Adolescent Girl’s Power Program (AGPP) grant. Ritah joined the safe space after she reached a tipping point, having been consistently underpaid or not paid whilst

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Safe spaces, building confidence & uncovering Talents: A catch up with Remmie

We caught up with Remmie, a participant in one of twelve Kampala’s safe spaces operated by the Central Cluster partners (Action for Fundamental Change and Development and Serving Lives Under Marginalization) and supported and funded by Children’s Rights and Violence Prevention Fund through the Adolescent Girls Power program. This is what she had to say

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