Remaining in the village, these young women will have few options in life, and eventually they will probably submit to being circumcised. The Godparents Association wants to ensure that through education these young women can emerge into the wider life of their country and the world. Sensitization seminars for students and their parents in Kapchorwa will be conducted by Ugandan NGOs with assistance from the Godparents Association overseas. Phase II Building a school in Kapchorwa District A group of community leaders has contributed the land for a new school, and building materials will also be donated. School fees will be subsidized once the school is in operation.
Economic empowerment brings with it a sense of greater personal value and dignity.
You will receive our newsletter and learn about activities in which you can participate. Smaller amounts will be pooled, and all contributors will receive information about the young women they have helped. U.S. Godparents are encouraged to correspond with the Ugandan students to support them in withstanding the strong community pressures for circumcision. Godparents are invited to attend Culture Day in Kapchorwa, Uganda, to meet the students they are sponsoring. Students on college campuses support one or more Kapchorwa girls through fundraisers, as do community groups, clubs, and circles of friends.