Who are we?

BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE FUTURE.

WE BELIEVE THAT GIRL CHILD EDUCATION CAN BE ACHIEVED THROUGH PROMOTING SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH .

WE ALSO LAVERAGE THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTORSHIP IN BRINGING ABOUT POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE LIVES YOUNG PEOPLE.

We recognize the unique challenges faced by young women, particularly in the areas of Sexual and Reproductive Health. We believe that every girl deserves access to comprehensive education, support and resources to make informed decisions about her body and future. This is why we dedicate our efforts to finding and implementing innovative solutions with a sole purpose of keeping young people in school and bridging the gap to their future.

1 in 4 girls gets pregnant by the age of 18 in Uganda (UNFPA) . 25% of Ugandan teenagers become pregnant by the of 19. Close to half are married before their 18th birthday and continue having babies into their mid-40s.

By 2030, Girl Garage Foundation will contribute to the increased number of girls completing their education and even more finding mentorship spaces with us to guide them into achieving their dreams.

Vision:

WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE YOUNG WOMEN ARE VALUED, RESPECTED, EMPOWERED AND HAVE TOOLS TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE SOCIETY.

Mission:

To empower and uplift young women by equipping them with knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate adolescence and prepare for adulthood.

Our values:

1. Compassion: We strive to show empathy and understanding to every young woman we cross paths with.
2. Collaboration: We seek to work together with organizations, individuals and communities to maximize our impact and reach more young women in need.
3. Empowerment: We strive to empower young women by giving them knowledge and encouragement they need to take control of their lives and make positive changes.
4. Inclusivity: We are inclusive and welcoming to all young women regardless of their background, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
5. Respect: We respect the dignity and rights of every woman we serve and treat them with kindness, fairness and equity.
6. Integrity: Our foundation is transparent, accountable and ethical in all its dealings and it upholds the highest standards of professionalism.
7. Sustainability: We commit to maintaining our values both in terms of impact on the environment and its ability to keep its operations and programs intact for a long period.

OBJECTIVES

Reproductive health education. Providing young girls in schools and communities with comprehensive reproductive health education, including information about menstruation, bod changes, pregnancy contraception and sexually transmitted infection. This will help them to make informed decisions about their reproductive health and prevent unwanted pregnancies.
Mentorship. To inspire young girls to stay in school as one way of keeping them busy an engaged and most especially encouraging them to work hard on their studies as a path to preparing for a better future.
Empowerment of young women. Providing young women with necessary skills, resources and knowledge to overcome the stigma associated with teenage pregnancy, domestic and sexual violence and early school drop-out. This will include providing them with vocational training, educational opportunities and access to health services.
Income generation. Providing young women with income generating skills that will enable then to become self-reliant and financially independent. This will include training in entrepreneurship, vocational skills and financial literacy.
Advocacy. Advocate for policies and programs that support the empowerment of young women and girls including policies that address gender-based violence, provide access to education and health care and promote gender equality.
Partnership. Build partnerships with other organization, government agencies and individuals to promote the empowerment of young women and girls and increase the impact of our organization’s work.
Monitoring and evaluation. To monitor and evaluate our organization’s progress and activities to ensure that they are effective in achieving the organization’s objectives. This will involve setting targets, collection data and analyzing results to make informed decisions about progressive improvements and resource allocation.