Can you tell me about your project related to gender equality? What was its main goal?
My main goal is to empower girls and women by ending period poverty in the local communities of Uganda.
What inspired you to focus on this particular gender equality issue for your project?
I experienced a number of girls from poor backgrounds missing school due to lack of necessities that can enable them manage their periods comfortably and I want to put an end to that.
Can you share some of the activities or actions you took as part of your project?
Provided sanitary pads to girls and women in the local communities at free cost and also I have tried to spread awareness concerning period poverty.
How did you and your team work together to make your project successful?
Working together always as at team to achieve the goal.
Did you face any challenges while working on your project? How did you overcome them?
Yes ,I did
Especially when it comes to funds and community perspectives towards gender equality but me and the team focus on the goal to empower girls.
What do you think was the most important thing you learned from working on this project?
Most of all I have learned to work and associate with different people from different backgrounds .
Can you describe any positive changes or improvements you observed as a result of your project?
According to outreaches carried out atleast the problem of school dropouts we have tried to manage it.
Did you receive any feedback from your classmates, teachers, or community members about your project? If so, what was it?
Yes ,they loved and appreciated the project work and some are willing to join the team .
How do you feel your project has contributed to promoting gender equality and empowering girls and women in your community?
I feel blessed and happy to see that I have also put an impact on my fellow girls to change their lives.
What are your plans or ideas for continuing to work on gender equality-related issues in the future?
Me and my team are planing to extend the project to schools by giving sanitary pads to school girls at school and also giving a chance those who missed school due to period poverty (school dropouts) by training them with hands on skills like hairdressing ,tailoring ,hand and craft and many more .I believe these can enable them to sustain themselves in life .
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