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At 16, Agnes* was forced to drop out of school after becoming pregnant. “I thought my life was over,” she says. “I didn’t know how I would take care of my baby or finish my education.” VOGAfrica’s program for teen mothers gave Agnes hope. She enrolled in a vocational training course and received childcare support, […]

At 28, Grace Nakato was struggling to provide for her three children. After her husband abandoned the family, Grace took on odd jobs to make ends meet, but it was never enough. “I felt like I was failing my children,” she says. Everything changed when Grace heard about VOGAfrica’s vocational training program. She enrolled in

Sarah Nalubega, a 32-year-old mother of two from Mukono District, never imagined she would become a voice for change in her community. For years, Sarah endured domestic violence at the hands of her husband. “I felt trapped,” she recalls. “I didn’t know where to turn or who to trust.” Sarah’s breaking point came when her

In the remote village of Nakaseke, tensions between the Batwa minority community and their neighbors had been simmering for years. The Batwa, often marginalized and excluded, struggled to access basic services and opportunities. “We felt invisible,” says Kato*, a Batwa community leader. VOGAfrica stepped in to bridge the divide. Through our community dialogue programs, we

In the bustling streets of Kampala, 12-year-old David* spent his days selling water bottles to passing cars. Forced to drop out of school after his father’s death, David became the sole breadwinner for his family. “I hated it,” he says. “I wanted to go back to school, but we needed the money.” David’s story is

Jane Nalwoga, a 28-year-old mother of three from Mukono District, had always dreamed of starting her own business. But life had other plans. After her husband passed away, Jane was left to fend for her family alone. With no formal education or skills, she struggled to make ends meet, often relying on odd jobs that