About the Project
The project consisted of support for Evelyn, who is blind, pay her secondary school fees so that she can continue her education.
Location
Luhwahwa I Village, Kajwenge, Kisinga in Kasese District of western Uganda
Quick Project Stats
| Funding Date | August 2024 |
| Luena Investment | $1,000 |
| CBO Partner | PARC-Uganda |
| Village | Luhwahwa, Kajwenge, Kisinga |
| Country | Uganda |
| # of Children Impacted | 1 |
| Community Contribution | All other needs related to education and music career building |
People With Disabilities Face Barriers to Public Participation
Disabled women in rural Uganda do not have easy access to education. Empowerment and advocacy can support them to participate fully in community life and secure their future. Evelyn, who is blind, is now 23 years old and hopes to continue into higher education after she completed her advanced secondary school level.
School Fees Support a Young Woman’s Future
The donation from Luena Foundation was used to pay part of Evelyn’s advanced secondary school. Evelyn’s continued education is empowering her to break the stigma surrounding disability and supporting her to fully participate in community building through leadership, edutainment, and advocacy using songs.
Meet our Partner Community-Based Organization
Partners for Resource and Community Connect (PARC-Uganda) is a children oriented non-profit, community based organization that provides support to marginalized communities across the Rwenzori region of western Uganda. PARC-Uganda’s mission is to be the catalyst for the global community involvement in transformation of marginalized and overlooked regions of Africa. We envision a world of equal opportunity where children live and grow without barriers and suffering regardless of race, ethnicity, location or socioeconomic status. We believe that empowering children to become leaders can facilitate and sustain transformation of their communities.
To learn more about our partner organization, click here.
