In Uganda, a boy child has been left behind in terms of empowerment and this has caused them hard life. According to Uganda’s culture, when a boy grows up is expected to take on the roles of a man which include, marrying and taking care of his family. Even before marrying, there are a lot of expectations from them like paying bride price to the girl’s parents, before being allowed to marry their daughter. Due to limited resources available to them especially those who are orphans, those from poor backgrounds and refugees face a lot of hardships in achieving this something that delays other activities that could be crucial and very developmental in their lives.
RUTNAK Pearl Development Foundation (RPDF) a non-profit organization based in Kampala Uganda highly emphasizes the empowerment of a boy child through physical, emotional and psychological support. RUTNAK Pearl Development Foundation (RPDF) aims at achieving this through education, health care, life skilling, economic empowerment like vocational training, and community servicing.
The funding will be a driving force towards achieving boy child empowerment effectively through;
- Providing emotional support and mentorship to the young boys by agreeing on a shared responsibility with all key actors and stakeholders like politicians, educationists, religious leaders and cultural institution leaders.
- Facilitating access to educational opportunities and skills training for the boy child in order to improve their future prospects and break the cycle of poverty.
- Raising awareness and promoting gender equality, challenging harmful stereotypes and societal norms that marginalize boys and limit their potential.
- Strengthening community and family support systems for vulnerable boys, fostering a sense of belonging and inclusion.
- Empowering boys to make informed decisions about their physical and mental health, including addressing issues such as trauma and substance abuse.
- Advocating for the protection of the rights of the boy child, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect in all aspects of their lives.
- Thorough assessment to understand local challenges and develop local solutions.
- Facilitating private sector engagements in supporting accessibility.