The project aimed at empowering vulnerable teenage mothers in Kalagala Parish has been successfully implemented, bringing profound and transformative changes to the community.
We have partly implemented some of the project components to the group of women in Kyambogo community. The successful implementation of this project has brought about positive change in among the teenage mothers of Kyambogo in Kalagala Parish. The mothers, once marginalized and vulnerable, are now feeling empowered and trying to live healthy lifestyles. Here’s a look at the tangible impacts that have been achieved:
- Significant Improvement in Health and Well-being:
- The maternal and child health education provided through the internship project led by Alyssa Neskahi has led to mothers now having access to critical healthcare services, including nutrition guidance, family planning, and reproductive health support. As a result, the health and well-being of both mothers and their children are improving significantly, with fewer complications during and after pregnancy.
- Economic Empowerment and Stability:
- The introduction of income-generating activities through training in financial Village Saving and Lending Associations (VSLAs) has empowered teenage mothers economically. Many have started their entrepreneurial ventures, with hope to increase household incomes. This new found economic initiative has drastically reduced reliance on risky activities like illegal logging in Mabira Forest, offering a sustainable pathway out of poverty for these young families.