The Life Skills (LS) Program caters to disadvantaged youth aged 12 to 22, with a special focus on girls. Our comprehensive program offers academic and material assistance, along with personalized lessons in personal and professional development. Additionally, vocational training equips students with the necessary skills to excel in their future careers. The ultimate goal is to empower students to successfully graduate from secondary school, enhance their employment prospects post-graduation, and cultivate greater autonomy through skill-building and income generation.
The Life Skills lessons have helped me build a foundation for the future I desire.
As a teacher, I’ve learned so many things. The most striking piece of knowledge was teaching us how to be innovative by using every possible opportunity. And for the students, it empowers them to be assertive and know their rights. It teaches them to look beyond their parents and actively participate in improving their home living conditions.
Rooted Wisdom Africa taught me the value of remaining in school. I am more aware of why I should fight all temptations (to drop out) as a girl child. I am just so happy to be in school, and these lessons are so good.
The Life Skills Program offers students the opportunity to reach their full potential through academic scholarships, vocational skill building, personal and professional development courses, and a school feeding program.
The Collegiate Education Training Program combats Uganda’s high unemployment rates by offering students the opportunity to continue their education by learning a trade that addresses a local need or service.
The Seeding Success programs equip current or aspiring farmers with the skills needed to expand their crop production and income through technical training, business management courses, and hands-on technical support using a cost-effective approach to sustainable farming.
The Women’s Enterprise Training Program supports women in launching or expanding a family business through business management courses, skill building, and start-up funding, making their dream of attaining economic self-sufficiency and food security a reality.
Our blueprint: education and enterprise, fueled by internal drive, leads to financial independence.
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