By KCCA in Partnership with the Government of Uganda and UNICEF Uganda
11th – 15th August 2025
Girls Empowering Girls’s Impact: Leticia’s Journey to Self-Discovery and Leadership
At just 15, Nambuya Leticia from Mbuya showed remarkable resilience when her family’s income collapsed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Girls Empowering Girls (GEG) programme, Leticia’s family received mentorship, a cash transfer, and encouragement to explore income-generating opportunities.
Inspired by her daughter’s determination, Leticia’s father launched a brick-making business, eventually producing over 1,000 bricks per week. The steady income has secured Leticia’s school fees and enabled the family to move from a single-room home to a comfortable two-room house.
“Helping my father with ideas and watching our business grow has shown me that girls can also make a difference at home,” Leticia says.
The family’s story has become a source of inspiration in Mbuya. Mr. Shangi now employs local youth, mentors boys on hard work and planning, and shares parenting lessons with other fathers. Meanwhile, Leticia actively advocates for girls’ education at her school and dreams of becoming a civil engineer to help build her community.
“Leticia’s family is a model of resilience and initiative,” notes Ms. Eunice, Programme Coordinator. “They’ve turned support into sustainable change that benefits both their household and the wider community.”
GEG at a Glance
The GEG programme has supported over 1,500 adolescent girls in Kampala to:
- Stay in school
- Access essential health and protection services
- Launch family-driven income-generating activities
The initiative has proven that with the right opportunities, young people can spark lasting transformation within their communities.
Sustaining the Impact
From 11th to 15th August 2025, KCCA, in partnership with the Government of Uganda and UNICEF Uganda, convened a Review and Planning Workshop. Guided by UNICEF, implementing partners reflected on the programme’s successes and charted a path for sustainability as the initiative approaches its phase-out stage.
The workshop focused on:
- Identifying effective case interventions
- Developing community-led frameworks
- Ensuring the programme continues to thrive beyond funding from UNICEF and the Belgium Government
The goal is clear: to leave a lasting legacy that will continue to empower adolescent girls and strengthen communities for years to come.
