Tour of Karamoja Riders Fundraise 15 Scholarships – The annual bicycle event aims at offering vulnerable girls in Karamoja the opportunity of life-changing education at Matany Girl’s Vocational School (MAGVS). The girls come from various host communities along the Warrior Nomad Bike trail.
Current rapid development is challenged due to “decades of marginalisation” that has caused untrust in government and strong belief in traditional customs and traditions. Early forced marriages, migration and child labour are depriving girls of a future. MAGVS gives willing girls a chance of a better future.
About the school
Matany Girl’s Vocational School offers vulnerable girls the opportunity of life-changing vocational education. It does so by skilling and empowering girls with soft skills, practical skills, entrepreneurship skills and life skills to enable them to discover their self-worth in ever-competitive (job) markets.
The Tour of Karamoja is more than just a bike event. It is an opportunity to experience the rich culture and stunning scenery of least travelled East Africa. Riders will meet different cultures, see untouched landscapes and create opportunities for the most vulnerable girls in this area.
Gold Mining Uganda Karamoja: Ten years ago, no one envisioned the current magnitude of the mining boom in Karamoja sub-region, a region that is now popular for its vast mineral resources such as gold, marble, limestone, gypsum, etc. yet grappling with poverty. One visit to the gold and marble rich Rupa and Tapac sub-counties in …
An exciting new project is about the get shape. In partnership with Bicycles for Humanity Karamoja, iEmpowerment founding father Pat Montani and English former professional racing cyclist and present day Tour de France commentary Paul Sherwen.
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Tour of Karamoja Riders Fundraise 15 Scholarships
Tour of Karamoja Riders Fundraise 15 Scholarships – The annual bicycle event aims at offering vulnerable girls in Karamoja the opportunity of life-changing education at Matany Girl’s Vocational School (MAGVS). The girls come from various host communities along the Warrior Nomad Bike trail.
Current rapid development is challenged due to “decades of marginalisation” that has caused untrust in government and strong belief in traditional customs and traditions. Early forced marriages, migration and child labour are depriving girls of a future. MAGVS gives willing girls a chance of a better future.
About the school
Matany Girl’s Vocational School offers vulnerable girls the opportunity of life-changing vocational education. It does so by skilling and empowering girls with soft skills, practical skills, entrepreneurship skills and life skills to enable them to discover their self-worth in ever-competitive (job) markets.
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