Community Development, Ourstory, Struggle

Africa400 Calls for Support for School Girls in Okere Village, Uganda

On the Wednesday, July 21 edition of Africa400, show hosts Mama Tomiko and Baba Ty are calling for support for young girls at Okere Village in Uganda.

Okere City was profiled in the June 9 Africa400 show, as was described in this post as well as on our Audio-Visual Media Page.

Despite the tremendous efforts of strong activists and leaders like Ojok Okello, founder and developer of the Okere Community Development Project in Okere City, Otuke District, Northern Uganda, who was profiled in the June 9 Africa400 show, it is still difficult for school children and the general population in Uganda to enjoy the things many of us take for granted.  Some specific points that are being stressed by the campaign:

  • 1 out of 10 African schoolgirls drop out due to a lack of menstrual products.
  • 30% of Ugandan girls drop out of school because of a lack of sanitary pads.
  • 80% of girls entering primary school will never complete their primary education for a variety of reasons.
  • 41% of Ugandans in general live on less than $1.90 a day.

Anyone who is interested in donating or purchasing sanitary pads, underwear or soap, or who want to assist in other ways, please CashApp $AFRICA400 or email africa400radio@gmail.com.