“I did not know my child could move to this step and
successfully accomplish something for herself, am overjoyed to stand hear witnessing my
daughter’s graduation. Praise GOD Almighty for this day”. These were the words of Sifa Maombi’s mother expressing her happiness at graduation ceremony of conflict affected girls in livelihood and vocational skills at Rwamwanja Refugee camp CEAKA Training Centre.
Ten girls identified as Munguiko Dusenge, Sifa Shabani, Safi Maombi, Dunia
Florida, Murekatete Uzamukunda, Ruth Faraja, Umwari Gentile, Mugisha Magera,
Mahoro Sarah and Baraka Madame completed the courses of hair dressing and
tailoring.
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| Asst. Camp Commandant Mr. Mugabe Leo (OPM office) John Silco (ED RIC-NET), Mark (Director CEAKA) handing certificates |
In advancing the dignity of vulnerable children and youth, RIC-NET with support of Global Fund for Children provided the 10 girls with start-up kits in order to practice skills gained and start earning incomes to cater for their children, siblings, elderly parents and themselves. A complete set of Tailoring
machines with accessories such as threads, machines oil, scissors, furniture was offered to each of the five girls who specialized in tailoring.
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| Tailoring students posing with their certificates and machines. |
And a complete set of hair dressing tools and equipment (braids, hair oils, saloon
mirrors, carpets, saloon seats, saloon customers towels, hair rollers, furniture, solar lamps and portable radio, saloon
buckets and basins) were offered to each of the girls who specialized in hairdressing.
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| Hair dressing girls happy over their saloon materials and completion of school |
The equipment were received in the presence of UNHCR staffs, Mr. Mugabe Leo Assimwe ( Assistant Camp commandant from the office of the Prime Minister), Mr.Justine the Community Development officer, Mr. Bigogo Astone the Chair person Local council 1 , the local religious leaders and the
beneficiaries guardians.
The girls were
advised to be generous to everyone and to use the skills attained to build the
future they want.
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| Two girls looking at a future ahead after the tailoring course |
These 10 girls are among the 80 girls out of school that have benefited from GFC support. Apart from training in vocational, livelihood and entrepreneurship skills, the girls also receive reproductive health, mentoring, psycho social education and financial support to help them take care of their young babies while attending the training.
