When we empower girls, everybody benefits

Girls who are educated, healthy and free can transform their communities and pass on the benefits to their children when they grow into women. 

Even when a girl's only school- Gayaza Junior was established in 1904, the wealthy village chiefs did not see why they should send their girls to school when they had to get married.

By 1950, the few women who went to school were the ones who had their parents that had the passion for education. The situation worsened during the 1970s and early 1980s as the economy deteriorated and violence increased owing to the infamous regimes.

But as all roads lead to Dokolo district tomorrow, to celebrate the International Women's Day, we cannot underestimate the role of education in uplifting women and the nation's economy.
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Ggaba market vendors get early learning centre

Stanbic bank in partnership with Ka Tutandike Uganda a non-government organization, have come up to supplement the government by starting up an early learning centers for the market dwellers. Get the details in the pull-out tomorrow.

PARENTING

It's never late to set targets with your child

You know your children as individuals. You know their strengths and weaknesses, both academically and in terms of character. This is more reason as a parent, you should set targets with them, opines our parenting counsellor BOB KISIKI. PARENTING

It's never late to set targets with your child

You know your children as individuals. You know their strengths and weaknesses, both academically and in terms of character. This is more reason as a parent, you should set targets with them, opines our parenting counsellor BOB KISIKI