Aga Khan School hosts leadership summit
The Aga Khan High School students and alumni have commemorated the first anniversary of the Girl Up Club, a leadership summit, called to empower the girl child.
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Linedata launches "Linedata Charity"
Linedata, a global provider of lending and asset management technology, data and services, introduces its global charitable project: "Linedata Charity". With this programme, Linedata will redistribute part of its results to causes such as environment, health, and education.
Eastern Uganda farmers get tips on climate smart agriculture
Farmers are always looking for reliable information on sustainable agriculture, how to get started in farming, how to access loan facilities, and how to pursue profitable niche markets.
80 graduate from Madrasa Early Childhood Development Institute
In Uganda, eighty students recently graduated from the Madrasa Early Childhood Development Institute. They are expected to participate in the growth of children who they will be handling during their time of service.
Rising Woman initiative vital to women
On 15 November, the second season of the Rising Woman initiative organised by Monitor Publications Ltd took place in Kampala. The Trade Minister, Ms Amelia Kyambadde, has lauded the initiative, saying it is vital in the elevation of women.
Geoffrey Oraja: AKU nursing graduate opens clinic
In 2009, when Geoffrey Oraja learned about AKU’s nursing programme, his life changed.
Jubilee Insurance rolls out platform for mothers to share medical info
In Uganda, Jubilee Insurance Company launched a Mum’s Club, a designated free space where all mothers will share their maternal moments at all extremes of their motherhood journey with vast exposure of skilled medical personnel to address all desired issues.
Monitor, partners launch women business expo
On 2 October, Monitor Publications Limited, in partnership with dfcu Bank and Uganda Investment Authority launched the Rising Woman business expo scheduled for 16 and 17 November.
World Teachers' Day 2019
Today is World Teacher’s Day. Across the Aga Khan Development Network, thousands of men and women, from a multitude of countries and cultural backgrounds and at all levels of the education spectrum, help improve the quality of life of hundreds of thousands of people by being teachers.
Rising Woman Initiative training excites Gulu women
On 11 September, Nation Media Group organised the Rising Woman Entrepreneurship training in Gulu District in Uganda. A total of 130 women in businesses such as bakery, coconut oil, design, tourism, poultry, paper bags, oil seed extraction, and honey processing attended the training.