WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
The 'Gift' Initiative
The 'Gift' Initiative, in the honor of Sylvia Gift Nabukeera, is dedicated to the women around the world who are oppressed and under-educated. We want to help create a better life for them by raising awareness of atrocities faced by these women and finding ways to help support them, finding sustainable opportunities for women worldwide.The inspiration for this initiative also comes from Nicholas Kristof's and Sheryl WuDunn's stirring book, Half The Sky which shows that the most effective way to fight global poverty is to unleash the potential of women.
About Sylvia Gift Nabukeera
Nabukeera was born and raised in Uganda and through determination, capacity and hard work graduated from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa in 2010. For immigration reasons, Sylvia returned to East Africa in June 2011, where she was murdered on June 24, 2011. Her extraordinary talents will no longer be available to help the people of her country, but her legacy can endure through Paigaam's Gift Initiative.
Our Goals & Sub-Initiatives
*Sponsorship: Sponsoring education for 1-2 orphans every year at St. Jude Junior School and Chain of Hope Center, Uganda.To read more about it, click here.
*Sylvia Memorial Scholarship Fund: Establishing this fund at Luther College, USA to provide scholarship money for African women pursuing their undergraduate education at Luther College, USA
*PadUcation: Sanitary products for women in Uganda. To read more about it, click here.
*Springs of Peace: Supporting potable water initiative in Uganda. To read more about it, click here.
Our Collaborators in Uganda
St. Jude Junior School and Chain of Hope Center
Location: St. Jude school is in Pallisa District and Chain of Hope center is located in Paicho in Northern Uganda
Contact Person: Agnes Igoye, International Advocacy Officer
To read more about our past events, click here.
About Sylvia Gift Nabukeera
Nabukeera was born and raised in Uganda and through determination, capacity and hard work graduated from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa in 2010. For immigration reasons, Sylvia returned to East Africa in June 2011, where she was murdered on June 24, 2011. Her extraordinary talents will no longer be available to help the people of her country, but her legacy can endure through Paigaam's Gift Initiative.
Our Goals & Sub-Initiatives
*Sponsorship: Sponsoring education for 1-2 orphans every year at St. Jude Junior School and Chain of Hope Center, Uganda.To read more about it, click here.
*Sylvia Memorial Scholarship Fund: Establishing this fund at Luther College, USA to provide scholarship money for African women pursuing their undergraduate education at Luther College, USA
*PadUcation: Sanitary products for women in Uganda. To read more about it, click here.
*Springs of Peace: Supporting potable water initiative in Uganda. To read more about it, click here.
Our Collaborators in Uganda
St. Jude Junior School and Chain of Hope Center
Location: St. Jude school is in Pallisa District and Chain of Hope center is located in Paicho in Northern Uganda
Contact Person: Agnes Igoye, International Advocacy Officer
To read more about our past events, click here.
