By Gilbert Akampa Kakurugu
Kampala
The Ug Love Movement is making strides in empowering teenage mothers and orphans in Uganda through their 3rd Edition of the Easter Teen Mom Charity. Led by Angella Asiimwe, the movement aims to provide essential basic needs and skills to help these vulnerable groups thrive independently.
Having made significant impacts in past initiatives, such as supporting over 120 teen moms and babies in Kampala and Wakiso, Central Uganda in 2023, as well as assisting over 100 orphans in Kabale, Western Uganda in 2022, the Ug Love Movement continues to expand their reach and impact with this year’s charity event.
Through vocational training in skills like making reusable pads and hair braiding, alongside human rights education, the initiative seeks to empower over 200 teenage mothers, girls still in school, and women community leaders. The goal is to address challenges such as period poverty and child marriages, ultimately fostering sustainable livelihoods for these individuals.
Asiimwe told our reporter that this year’s Easter they are heading to Luuka district in Busoga where very many teenagers struggle to get sanitary pads where most of them resort to using soil.
Angella Asiimwe expresses her gratitude to supporters and donors, highlighting the significant impact their contributions can have on the lives of these young girls. With a collective effort, the Ug Love Movement aims to break the cycle of teenage pregnancy, period poverty, and inequality, allowing all girls to reclaim their dignity and autonomy.
As the movement continues to seek support from sponsors and donors, their dedication to empowering vulnerable communities in Uganda remains commendable. For those interested in contributing to this noble cause, donations can be made through mobile money to Angella Asiimwe or Tynna Pinkie, or by reaching out to the Ug Love Movement directly.
Together, we can make a positive impact and bring hope and change to the lives of teenage mothers and orphans in Uganda.
