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Founded in response to the alarming rates of school dropouts and early marriages among girls in Buikwe, Uganda, our foundation works tirelessly to create opportunities for girls to thrive through education, skills training, and community support.
We believe that every girl deserves the chance to complete her education, develop valuable skills, and become a self-reliant, empowered woman who can contribute to her community.
To empower girls and young women in Buikwe through education, skills training, and community support, enabling them to become self-reliant, confident individuals who can transform their communities.
We envision a society where every girl has the opportunity to complete her education, develop her potential, and participate fully in socioeconomic development.
Guiding principles that drive our work
Equipping girls with tools for self-reliance
Transparency and accountability
Creating long-term impact
Working with and for the community
We offer various programs designed to empower girls and young women
Vocational training in tailoring, crafts, hairdressing, and other marketable skills to help girls become self-reliant.
Interactive workshops on life skills, financial literacy, health education, and rights awareness.
Pairing girls with successful women mentors for guidance, support, and career development.
We engage entire communities to address the root causes of challenges facing girls.
Real stories of transformation from our beneficiaries
Sarah was forced to drop out of school at 15 and faced early marriage. Through our program, she learned tailoring skills and now runs her own successful business.
"Buikwe Foundation gave me hope when I had none."
Rebecca was struggling with academics and low self-esteem. Through our mentorship program, she discovered her leadership potential and is now a peer educator.
"I found my voice and confidence through the foundation."
Grace learned hairdressing through our skills program. She now employs two other girls from the program and is saving to open her own salon.
"I'm not just supporting myself but creating opportunities for others."
Through our community awareness programs, parents in Njeru village collectively decided to keep all their girls in school and reject early marriage proposals.
"We now understand the value of educating our girls." - Village Elder
Join us in empowering girls and transforming communities
Join us at our upcoming activities and workshops
Buikwe Foundation Center
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
A one-day workshop focusing on building confidence, leadership skills, and career guidance for girls aged 13-18.
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Njeru Town Council Grounds
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
A community event to raise awareness about the importance of girls' education and the dangers of early marriage.
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Buikwe Foundation Center
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Celebration of our latest cohort of girls who have completed vocational training in tailoring, hairdressing, and crafts.
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Speke Resort Munyonyo
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
An evening of inspiration and impact to raise funds for our programs.
Get TicketsA visual journey of our work and impact
Girls learning tailoring skills at our center
Interactive session on financial literacy
Engaging parents on importance of girls' education
Celebrating our hairdressing program graduates
Girls creating handmade crafts for sale
Session on reproductive health and hygiene
Your support transforms lives and creates lasting change
School supplies for one girl for a year
One month of tailoring training
One term of secondary school
Business startup kit
Get in touch with us - we'd love to hear from you
Buikwe Town
Buikwe District
Uganda
+256 782 339 104
+256 752 987 654
info@buikwefoundation.org
support@buikwefoundation.org
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