Tag: Empowerment

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Right) listens to Elizabeth Gabeya (seated at his desk) during the unforgettable experience. 21-year-old Elizabeth Gabeya, a Bachelor of Agricultural and Rural Innovation First Year Mastercard Foundation Scholar at Makerere University, takes charge of the Vice Chancellor's office for two days- March 10th and 11th 2025, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Elizabeth Gabeya’s Unforgettable Day in the Makerere Vice Chancellor’s Seat

By Carol Kasujja Adii It was a dream come true for 21-year-old Elizabeth Gabeya, a Mastercard Foundation Scholar at Makerere University, when she took charge of...

Winnie Kushaba emphasising a point during a recent interview at Makerere University. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere Univeristy alumna Winnie Kushaba, born in Rakai District, moved between Rakai, Ibanda, Kiruhura, Kazo, and Isingiro, searching for a place to call home, graduated with the Bachelor of Science degree in Botany and Chemistry in 2021, holds the dual roles of Product Development Manager and Internal Control Systems Manager at Bio Fresh Ltd, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General1 month ago

Winnie Kushaba is a shining example of resilience and determination

On 8th March 2025, the world will celebrate International Women’s Day with the inspiring theme “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” This theme encourages...

Dr. Nansozi Muwanga (3rd Left) and Ms. Angella Kasekende (2nd Right) together with other officials present a certificate to one of the female Student Leaders - Sheilla Oyella on 5th November 2024. Konrad Adenauer Stiftung-Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC) Peace and Security Leadership Training for Finalists and Graduating former Student Leaders in Different Universities in Uganda, Day Three, 5th December 2024, JNLC Gardens, Pool Road, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General4 months ago

Empowering and Shaping Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders: Transformative Reflections on a 3-Day Training

On December 5, 2024, the Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC), in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), concluded its three-day Youth Leadership Training Programme with a...

Prof. Maggie Kigozi addresses participants during one of the training sessions of the HERS-EA Fifth Academy in 2022. Photo: Twitter/@HERSEastAfrica

General2 years ago

HERS-EA Sixth Academy

Higher Education Resource Services, East Africa (HERS-EA) ACADEMY provides an intensive leadership and management development curriculum which equips women with skills needed to advance their personal...

The Mental Health Summit, 10:00AM to 5:00PM, 12th October 2022, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, Makerere University.

General3 years ago

Mak to Host Mental Health Summit

The Counselling and Guidance Centre (CGC) in partnership with TUKULE FOUNDATION a youth-led Non-Profit Organization will on Wednesday 12th October, 2022 hold a Summit at Makerere University,...

Members of the Clinical Legal Education (CLE) Class of 2021 who attended the training on refugee law and rights hosted by the Refugee Law Project (RLP) on the 15th December 2021 engage in a discussion.

Law3 years ago

Training on Refugee Rights & Protection Successfully Held

The School of Law (SoL) Clinical Legal Education (CLE) Class of 2021 was hosted by the Refugee Law Project (RLP) for a training on refugee law...

A screenshot of the panel discussion on Women Empowerment and Gender Equality in Africa hosted by Seedstars.

Innovation4 years ago

Seedstars Panel Discussion: Women Empowerment and Gender Equality in Africa

Watch now an amazing panel discussion on Women Empowerment and Gender Equality in Africa. Learn more about how the women’s situation has changed in the last...