Your Support Creates Life-Changing Moments!

“Joining school is the happiest moment of my life. I’m so grateful that my dream is now on track.” — Catherine, 16.

In the slums of Kampala, many girls face unimaginable challenges. For Catherine, returning to school after COVID-19 seemed impossible.

For four years, she worked as a street vendor, enduring constant harassment and danger. Overwhelmed by an attempted assault, she sought refuge with a group of women under a tree. That’s where one of our Community Mentors found her, listened to her story, and connected her with our programme.

Today, Catherine is back in school, pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher.

Why Education Matters

Childhood should be filled with dreams, laughter, and possibilities. Yet for many girls in Kampala, poverty, fear, and trauma overshadow their lives, leaving little room for hope.

Awamu’s work, in partnership with grassroots NGO Tusitukirewamu, ensures that education becomes a lifeline for girls.

✨ "School is where I can dream without being scared." — Amina, programme participant

How We Help

At Awamu, our programmes are designed with girls—for girls. We focus on holistic, community-led solutions that empower girls to overcome the incredible challenges they face.

Our approach includes:

School Fees: Covering costs so the girls can complete their education.

Life-Saving Healthcare: Providing essential medical support to ensure their well-being.

Counselling and Mentorship: Helping girls heal from trauma and build resilience.

Support Networks: Creating safe, nurturing environments where girls can thrive.

✨ "I didn’t think school was for girls like me. Now, I know I can do anything." — Anonymous

Join us - help girls change their lives!

We need your help to keep girls like Catherine in school. While we work really hard to secure funding, it’s only through supporters like you that we can help girls return to education. Double Your Impact with Matched Funding!

Double Your Impact with Matched Funding!

We are thrilled to announce that a generous pledger and The Coles-Medlock Foundation believe in the importance of our work and have provided a matched funding grant of £8,928. 🌟

From 3rd – 10th December, every donation you make via our Big Give apeal page will be doubled, meaning your gift will have twice the impact.

✨ "Before, I thought my life would always be the same—always afraid, always hungry. Now, I know it can be different." — Amina programme participant

This is your chance to change a life.

👉 Donate now

Join Our Christmas FUNDRAISING Party!

From Friday 6th until Sunday 8th December, Radio Waters DJs and Together artists will be playing non-stop all weekend to help raise funds for Awamu’s life-changing work.

Every donation made during the weekend will be doubled at no extra cost to you!

We’re going family-sized!

We call it “Make Mine a Double” but this year we’re going big with a family-sized twist!

Some fantastic artists and whole families will be joining the broadcast to share music, fun and the Together spirit all weekend long.

Stay tuned—more details are coming soon!

Making a difference Together!

Get it in your diary now - invite your loved ones to tune in and join us for this special weekend to celebrate music, family and the incredible power of community to change lives. Find out how to listen, chat and donate here.

With your support, we can create more moments that change lives. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to empowering vulnerable girls in Kampala!