Strong women don’t use their strength to knock others down, but to help others carry their burdens.
There's a beautiful quote that says, "Real queens fix each other's crowns!" And it's something we should remind ourselves of daily. We live in a very competitive society, yet the simple reality is that women are more powerful when they work together.
Her Worship Carol Kabugo was surfing through WhatsApp when she was stopped in her tracks by a video. In the video Nansamba, a young lady that is both hard of hearing and cannot speak was asking for help. She needed a good Samaritan to offer the financial support she required to pursue tailoring training. Nansamba hoped that after the training, she would be able to take care of herself and her grandmother.
Her Worship Carol uploaded the video on a WhatsApp group for FIDA Senior Members, encouraging members to consider donating to the cause. FIDA Uganda is a feminist membership group that offers legal aid services in over 20 districts around the nation.
The members rose to the occasion, contributing a total of Ugx. 1,603,000/=. (Uganda Shillings One Million Six Hundred Three Thousand). In addition to the financial assistance, a group of three individuals, Kobusingye, Lillian, and Carol, took the time to look for a sewing machine for Nansamba using some of the resources gathered. The contributions were also able to cover Nansamba's tuition at Pam Unique Fashions and Trainers in Bweyogerere, where she began her training on October 13th, 2021, and will finish on January 25th, 2022.
“I also purchased school supplies of Ugx.200,000/= which included thread, bitenge, cloths for cutting, 2 tape measures, seam rippers, a pair of scissors, tracing wheel, tailor’s sock, drafting papers, pins and other fabric leaving a balance of Ugx. 373,000/=,” Her Worship Carol said while providing accountability to the FIDA members.
Nansamba's uncle said that the young lady had spent her Christmas holiday fixing garments, which provided some revenue for the household. In turn, Her Worship Carol praised the FIDA members' generosity and humanity, as well as their contribution to Nansamba's bright future.
Congratulations Nansamba, we wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors, you will be great! ... For there is a bright future is ahead of you. Dream Big. Sparkle More. Shine Bright.