International Day of the Girl Child 2024

Under the theme “Empowered Girls, Resilient Communities,” the International Day of the Girl Child 2024 brought together community leaders, stakeholders, over 300 girls, and partner organizations to inspire and raise awareness about girls’ rights. It aimed to address challenges like gender inequality, limited access to education, and menstrual health.

This event is FREE for all participants and will be hosted by Miss Hillary Mukabera and the Zamaani Inspire Foundation Team.

Partner organizations.

Speaker	Role
Inspirational Keynote Speaker	Empowering Girls through Education / Story Telling
Local Mentor	Workshop Facilitator
Zamaani Inspire Representative	Closing Remarks

Objectives of the event.

Raise Awareness: Highlight the importance of investing in girls’ education and health.
Empower Young Girls: Confidence, leadership, and awareness of their rights.
Community Engagement: Encourage families and local leaders to be more active and supportive gender equality initiatives.
Address Menstrual Health: Provide education and sanitary supplies to reduce stigma and absenteeism caused by menstruation.

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International Day of the Girl child 2024 : Impact.

Community Engagement

Over 500 parents and community members participated in awareness sessions, committing to creating safe spaces and supporting efforts to eliminate early marriages and gender-based violence.

Media Outreach.

The event reached thousands through radio talk shows and social media campaigns, amplifying awareness about gender equality and girls’ rights.

School Retention.

The initiative increased school retention for girls by addressing challenges such as menstrual health and providing other scholastic resources.

Empowered voices.

The event empowered girls to express their dreams and challenges, fostering confidence and leadership among participants.

What we achieved.

Organized workshops for over 300 girls, focusing on leadership, career guidance, and self-confidence.
Partnered with local schools for the distribution of materials that encourage girls to pursue education and career opportunities.
Distributed reusable sanitary pads to 1,000 girls, significantly reducing absenteeism.
Hosted sessions for parents and girls to dispel myths and stigma surrounding menstruation.
Engaged over 500 parents and community members in awareness sessions on creating safe spaces for girls.
Partnered with local leaders who committed to fighting early marriages and gender-based violence.
Gained immense attention through radio talk shows, social media, and other campaigns, reaching thousands of individuals in the region.

The International Day of the Girl Child 2024 Event was a Success.

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