Kyobe Foundation is a registered non-profit organization in Mukono district of Uganda,the foundation is working to empower young girls and women in rural communities by addressing critical gaps in helping to provide needed life skills,coaching and access tosustainable livelihoods for hard to serve or hard to reach populations.As a result-based organisation, Kyobe works within marginalised communities and adapts localised approaches to hte women and young girls looking to transform their lives. The foundation is run by individuals from the area who are familiar with the barriers needing to be overcome.
"We strongly believe that No Girl should miss or drop out of school due to lack of sanitary pads and knickers. We were privileged to meet the girls in Asinge C a village in Tororo district in eastern Uganda . The Girls were supported with reusable sanitary pads which they can rely on for more than a year."
In many rural areas, parents tend to think that boys should be in schools while girls stay home doing house work or getting married off as soon as they begin their periods. At Kyobe foundation we strongly believe that all children should be supported to go to school so that they are able to realize their dreams and aspirations. Girls unlike boys are many times forced to abandon school due to many reasons including lack of sanitary pads, Teenage Pregnancy, menstrual pain, lack of guidance and lack of school fees as boys are paid for first.
As a co-founder of Kyobe Foundation, Miriam has extensive experience working with girls and comprehends first-hand challenges faced by the girl child.she has extensive experience working in the most complex environment in the field of education and charity work.