Africa
Below is a sample of some of the projects which UWC students have made a difference in Africa with GoMakeADifference’s support.
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InnovaTek — Nyamapanda, Mashonaland East Provice, Zimbabwe – (2023)
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O futuro é Nosso! (The future is ours!) — Quelimane, Torrone., Mozambique – (2023)
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The Allunteers — Mohale's Hoek, Lesotho – (2023)
Our ultimate aim was to serve high school students by supporting them through the challenges they face as they prepare for life after high school. To achieve this, we designed a flexible program that included ice breakers, workshops, a panel discussion where college students came and shared their experiences since they finished high school, and fun games.
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Water for life — Turkana county, Kenya – (2023)
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I am more than you think — Busiika- Luweero district, Uganda – (2023)
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“Mam teeda me” — Fada N’Gourma, Burkina Faso – (2023)
A community engagement project initiated to support 25 displaced women and educate girls in Fada N’Gourma, Burkina Faso. To create sustainable jobs and to educate displaced girls through scholarships and promote inclusive Education for girls.
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Camp Blue — Entebbe, Uganda – (2023)
A mental awareness boot camp held at St. Mary’s College Kisubi in July 2023, registered overwhelming success. Stimulating the minds of over 57 students who engaged in an essay writing competition, some participated in a talent showcase for mental health where there were entries informed of musicals and simple skits to demonstrate the relevance of mental health.
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Togo Micro-Farming Project — Bikpassiba/Bassar, Togo – (2023)
72 farmers received a set of three hand tools each. The 72 beneficiaries were comprised of 7 people from 10 different households (the total number of households in the village), the village chief, and the village elder.
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Niger Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) — Niamey, Niger – (2023)
Working closely with young people covering leadership, entrepreneurship, mental health, and humanitarian activities.
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Pads To Keep Them In School — Kiryandongo, Uganda – (2023)
This project aimed to empower underprivileged women and young teenage girls with the skills to produce reusable sanitary pads while also educating them about menstrual hygiene. The project does not only fight the challenges faced by refugee girls due to the lack of access to sanitary products but also aims to promote social justice and environmental sustainability.