The Courage to Carry Hope Her father was always taking in new students, especially those who had been recently orphaned. “On any given day, I’d come home from school and find a new child at home,” @GladysBdrenda recalls. “My father looked after so many and helped pay their school fees.” Three years ago, Brenda found herself unknowingly walking in his footsteps. Having started out as a school career counselor, she enjoyed guiding students. But one day, during a field trip, she began to wonder: Was this the real need for the young people she met? To find answers, she convened several focus group discussions with students. What she heard shifted her course. Out of those responses, @Rebuildscholars was born. Today, the organization runs an education fund that currently supports 15 girls to stay in school. Yet their work is not limited to paying fees. Brenda and her team often have to sit down with parents to negotiate, to plead, and sometimes to protect. She recounted a moment when they rescued a girl from early marriage—a story that embodies the heart of their mission. Sustaining this work is no small feat. They raise resources from friends, churches, private companies, and anyone willing to give. “It’s tough but fulfilling,” Brenda tells me, with a gentle chuckle. I ask her, “What keeps you going?” “Giving hope,” she answers without hesitation. “Amuno in Ateso.” Then she smiles, adding softly, “That word even carries heavier meaning when said in my language.” Amuno. Hope. My heart goes out to Brenda—and to all who wake up every day to be conveyors of Amuno. #WalkTalkConnect #Amuno #HopeInAction #LocalGiving

Last week, we joined the "Give Her a Chance” fundraising gala organized by @Rebuildscholars : a transformative event dedicated to raising funds to support underprivileged girls to access education. #InspireHer

A very Good evening attending a Fundraising Gala by @Rebuildscholars ‘Give Her a Chance’ is the campaign and it challenges everyone to do something to support a Girl Child to access education: I was invited at the Key Note Speaker and I’m glad to have shared the importance of Educating Girls and why everyone should make it a point to advocate for #GirlsEducation Lets be intentioanal and support as many Girls to access education: @girlsalliance @GirlsNotBrides @Educ_SportsUg @WezeshaGirls @EduCannotWait @highhopeug

Join us for the #GiveHerAChance Fundraising Gala by @Rebuildscholars , A powerful night dedicated to supporting girls' education & empowering tomorrow’s leaders. Because every girl deserves a chance to learn, lead & thrive.
#GiveHerAChance #GirlsEducation #EmpowerHer

It is time to normalize menstruation, elevate the conversation and remove every barrier standing between a girl and her education. Because when girls rise, entire communities rise with them. #EndMenstrualStigma