Tour of Karamoja Riders Fundraise 15 Scholarships – The annual bicycle event aims at offering vulnerable girls in Karamoja the opportunity of life-changing education at Matany Girl’s Vocational School (MAGVS). The girls come from various host communities along the Warrior Nomad Bike trail.
Current rapid development is challenged due to “decades of marginalisation” that has caused untrust in government and strong belief in traditional customs and traditions. Early forced marriages, migration and child labour are depriving girls of a future. MAGVS gives willing girls a chance of a better future.
About the school
Matany Girl’s Vocational School offers vulnerable girls the opportunity of life-changing vocational education. It does so by skilling and empowering girls with soft skills, practical skills, entrepreneurship skills and life skills to enable them to discover their self-worth in ever-competitive (job) markets.
Until recently, Karamoja was barely a blip on the map. Yet, the breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage are a hard contrast with visible signs of severe poverty and struggle, as Karamoja stands as one of the world’s most impoverished regions.
Join us for the ‘Spirit of Karamoja’ event in the garden of Endiro Coffee/Yamasen at Tank Hill Park Muyenga Kampala. Come and connect, share your passion for Karamoja, raise funds for girl education and plan for the Tour of Karamoja Event.
It’s such an honor to receive a special recognition by Ekkula Pearl of Africa Tourism Awards for doing the unthinkable and spearheading the development of tourism to our region aimed at improving livelihoods of our communities. This recognition goes entirely to Kara-Tunga, Karamoja Tours family and partners who are tirelessly working towards a regenerative regional …
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Tour of Karamoja Riders Fundraise 15 Scholarships
Tour of Karamoja Riders Fundraise 15 Scholarships – The annual bicycle event aims at offering vulnerable girls in Karamoja the opportunity of life-changing education at Matany Girl’s Vocational School (MAGVS). The girls come from various host communities along the Warrior Nomad Bike trail.
Current rapid development is challenged due to “decades of marginalisation” that has caused untrust in government and strong belief in traditional customs and traditions. Early forced marriages, migration and child labour are depriving girls of a future. MAGVS gives willing girls a chance of a better future.
About the school
Matany Girl’s Vocational School offers vulnerable girls the opportunity of life-changing vocational education. It does so by skilling and empowering girls with soft skills, practical skills, entrepreneurship skills and life skills to enable them to discover their self-worth in ever-competitive (job) markets.
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