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In February 2024, a signing ceremony was held in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, between Watanabe of Sprix's Overseas Business Division and Ketty Ramaro, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education. The ceremony was attended by approximately 10 people, including Mulindwa Ismael, Director General of the Basic and Secondary Education Bureau of the Ministry of Education. It was confirmed that the Ministry of Education and Sprix will work together to encourage public and private schools across the country to take the TOFAS exam.
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KCB Bank and Burgess Foundation conducted a three-day training in Namuwongo from May 12–14, equipping 50 teenage and single mothers with skills to make liquid soap, books, and reusable sanitary towels. Sylvia Nashuha of KCB Bank encouraged participants to use the skills for self-employment, while Stella Kyobutungi of Burgess Foundation urged them to save with financial institutions to grow their businesses. The program also included an outreach offering free HIV testing, antenatal care, COVID-19 vaccination, and family planning services.
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Our CEO Stella Kyobutungi, joined #TeamMitooma to see the progress of the project for making Reusable sanitary pads. In a span of 1 week 39 girls had been trained and more girls in the area had expressed interest in learning.
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A team from Burgess Foundation undertook trainings in Soap and Book Making under the sustainability programme. This programme aims to equip community members with skills for income generation.
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The books raised from the #buyabook fundraiser were handed over to the PTA chairman, Head teacher and his Deputy at Nyakashojwa PS, Mitooma District. Burgess Foundation Team conducted a training in Menstrual Hygiene at Nyakashojwa Primary School.
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Burgess Foundation is undertaking a training in making Reusable Sanitary Pads(RUSPs) This intervention is one of many that the foundation is undertaking towards improving menstrual hygiene. #menstrualhealth
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