Giving Digest: Give Her Safety

In the misty hills of Buweri, Sironko, Uganda’s women judicial officers under the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) Uganda Chapter walked into Bukwanga Primary School with a simple, urgent mission: protect vulnerable girls and keep them learning. They listened to painful testimonies, girls pressured into early marriage, silenced by stigma around menstruation, and pushed to the edge of dropping out, then responded with practical giving that restores dignity: exercise books, snacks, and reusable sanitary towels, alongside a longer promise of bursaries and sustained support. With a school of 706 pupils (406 girls) facing major staffing shortages, this visit showed what meaningful giving looks like: not charity as pity, but justice in action, helping girls stay safe, stay in school, and grow into the leaders they are meant to be.

Read More in the paper print of NEW VISION newspaper | Wednesday Weber 5, 2025 | Story By Moses Nampala