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Vivian Leah

Published on: April 3, 2021

A-Level: Physics, Economics, Mathematics. Uganda Technical College in Lira, pursuing a Diploma in Architecture.

Sharon Elizabeth

Published on: April 3, 2021

Ordinary Level (S4)

On International Women’s Day, March 8, 2021, African Girls Can listened to a webinar on “Eliminating Barriers to Girls Education” hosted by World Bicycle Relief (WBR). Working in 15 countries in Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America, WBR’s “bicycles give rural communities around the world access to education, healthcare, and jobs that were once out […]

They won’t care what you know until they know that you care.

Published on: December 7, 2020

Having a mentor, someone in your corner, does wonders for your confidence. A mentor is also a role model, providing an example of success in someone who came before you. This includes how to speak and dress etc. If you have been mentored, then you will understand the concept and its value and you will […]

Realizing My Value as a Girl

Published on: October 20, 2020

This is one of African Girls Can’s students’ entries to the Girl Rising Storytelling Challenge for 2020. We are proud of Vivian for taking the plunge and entering this competition. Hers was among 1,500 submissions from 90 countries! Read the stories of the 15 finalists. We think ALL the youth who entered are winners. Girl […]

The Next Generation of Changemakers

Published on: October 12, 2020

For International Day of the Girl 2020, Girl Rising hosted a 12-hour summit called “Rising Together” on October 10th. While it was virtual due to COVID-19, there was an upside: nearly 1,700 people tuned in from around the world, which was far more than would have been able to attend in person. There […]

A Poem for Girls Day

Published on: October 11, 2020

In honor of International Day of the Girl, 2019 graduate Flavia entered the Girl Rising Storytelling Challenge with her poem about African Girls Can. The organization, which promotes the value of all girls everywhere, received an astounding 1,500 entries from 95 countries! We are so proud of Flavia for sharing her voice and representing us […]

African Girls Can on the Radio! Values

Published on: September 21, 2020

Session 6: Staying True to yourself and your Values Wednesday, September 16, 2020 During the COVID-19 pandemic, schools throughout Uganda have been closed indefinitely. Students are stuck at home, many with no resources at all to stay connected or continue learning. Community Radio is one of the most effective ways of reaching people in […]

Wakanda Forever!

Published on: September 8, 2020

What Chadwick Boseman and Black Panther mean to a Ugandan family. To my eight-year-old son, Tendo, Black Panther was one of his favorite superheroes that brought smiles to him. I never really knew who Chadwick Boseman was until I had the opportunity to watch Black Panther. As much as I knew that this was […]

African Girls Can on the Radio! Self-Motivation

Published on: September 4, 2020

Session 5: Self-Motivation and a Growth Mindset Wednesday, September 2, 2020 During the COVID-19 pandemic, schools throughout Uganda have been closed indefinitely. Students are stuck at home, many with no resources at all to stay connected or continue learning. Community Radio is one of the most effective ways of reaching people in rural areas […]