Addi Girls Vocational graduates empower vulnerable youth
Students were trained in tailoring, hairdressing, and modern basket-making, and all graduates received sewing machines and other items as seed capital to start their own businesses.
Kabale: Leaders have urged stakeholders to address education gaps in Kabale District, noting that the government has resources to support such initiatives.
The remarks were made by Denis Nzeirwe, LC5 flag bearer for Kabale District, who was the Guest of Honor at the first graduation ceremony of Addi Girls Vocational and Addi Daycare & Nursery School in Mwisi, Kabale District. Nzeirwe pledged that the school would receive support once he is elected.
He also called on community leaders to identify and support youth in remote villages to acquire vocational skills. Nzeirwe addressed parents who prevent children from attending school due to religious beliefs, advising them to distinguish between development and spiritual matters.
Wilberforce Nabaasa, District Inspector of Schools in Kabale, urged the community to support government initiatives that create jobs and reduce redundancy.
He emphasized the Emyooga initiative, stating that acquiring skills ensures youth cannot go hungry. Nabaasa thanked the directors of Addi Girls Vocational for supporting the girl child and creating employment opportunities, particularly in Mwisi, Bushuro Kitumba Sub-county.
Michael Muramira, DRDC Kabale District, commended the government-backed Kabale Industrial Hub and praised the school directors for transforming lives in the community. Teachers of vocational studies were also recognized for their contributions.
Hon. Enid Origumisiriza, Kabale Woman MP flag bearer, thanked the school directors for empowering girls and urged parents not to neglect those who become pregnant. Musinguzi Dan Nabaasa, independent parliamentary candidate, emphasized the need to also support boys, who are increasingly at risk when neglected.
Among the graduates, Amunsimire Eron, who became pregnant at age 15 while in S.2, shared how skills in tailoring and knitting helped her rebuild her life. The school also provided care for her child.
Another graduate recounted becoming pregnant and losing her child, while being abandoned by her partner. She expressed optimism for the future after acquiring vocational skills.
Students were trained in tailoring, hairdressing, and modern basket-making, and all graduates received sewing machines and other items as seed capital to start their own businesses.
Founded in 2021, Addi Girls Vocational School aims to empower vulnerable girls, particularly those affected by early pregnancies, by providing practical skills to secure their future and transform their lives.
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