Imagine dreaming of becoming a teacher, a doctor, or the first graduate in your family only to have your dreams struck down by the harsh realities of poverty and powerlessness. Imagine walking long distances to school without proper menstrual products, shunned by peers and sometimes even teachers because you cannot afford menstrual products.
Now imagine being forced to drop out of school, not because of your lack of ambition, but because your brother was prioritized because “boys don’t get pregnant.” This is the daily reality for many adolescent girls living in rural Busia District, Uganda.
Across the globe, millions of girls encounter systemic barriers to education, and Uganda is no exception. Poverty, harmful cultural norms, early marriages, and inadequate resources obstruct girls' rights to learn, restrict their opportunities, and perpetuate gender inequality. As the Motherly Heart Organization, we are committed to addressing this urgent need for change. Our transformative education initiatives are designed to
- Ensure equal access to high-quality education for every girl.
- Challenge and combat the discriminatory norms that keep girls out of school.
- Provide mentorship and resources that empower girls to excel both academically and socially.
We firmly believe that educating girls not only unlocks new opportunities but also drives economic growth and dismantles oppressive traditions. When girls are equipped with knowledge, they become powerful agents of change, transforming their families, communities, and nations for the better
Our Vision
We envision a society where every child and adolescent girl can thrive through education and empowerment. We are committed to advocating for girls' education, breaking harmful norms, and providing real, sustainable solutions.