Teenage Pregnancy and Girls’ Education in Uganda
Location:
Jinja, Uganda
Art Medium:
Mural and Skit
Partner:
TRIUMPH Mental Health Support
Artist:
Allan Kyakonye
The Challenge
In Jinja, Uganda, girls from the Sauti ya Dada (SYD) Club interviewed 26 community members, including security guards, market vendors, and farmers, to understand the biggest barriers to girls’ education in their community. They found that teen pregnancy and early marriage are the leading causes of school dropout, cutting short girls’ education and limiting their future opportunities.
The Action
In response, the SYD girls created a mural and a skit to raise awareness of the importance of keeping girls in school. They presented them during a school assembly and a parents’ meeting attended by around 200 people. Their work sparked community-wide dialogue. Parents pledged to support their daughters’ education, and local leaders committed to mentorship and monitoring efforts. The campaign helped shift perceptions, reinforcing that girls’ education is essential for the entire community.
The Impact
• Still in progress. Stay tuned!