What you need to know:
- The tournament aimed to provide a platform for girls and women to take brave actions in sports, celebrate their contributions, and promote sports as a safe space for initiatives.
- The tournament, a one-day event, was organized by Reach a Hand Uganda and Sauti Plus Media Hub, in partnership with FOWODE and Planned Parenthood Global.
The Imara Brave Girls Tournament, organized by Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) and Planned Parenthood Global (PPG), united over 1,000 participants. Young girls, women, parents, feminist CSOs, and partners celebrated brave sports figures and championed Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) issues.
Held at the International University of East Africa, the tournament featured 16 school football teams. Notable teams included Alliance High School, Church of God High School, and Exodus College School. The event was vibrant and featured a surprise performance by Miss Uganda’s team, who competed against RAHU, showcasing the hidden talents of girls in sports.
Humphrey Nabimanya, founder of Reach A Hand Uganda, emphasized empowering girls and women to become future leaders and break societal barriers. He highlighted PPG Global’s “This Is Brave” campaign and the Billion Campaign, aiming to create an empowering society for all.
Part of the Imara Girls Festival 2024, the tournament took place on June 5th, 2024. The festival, themed “Addressing Empowerment Barriers through Amplified Youth Voices!” celebrated the contributions of women and girls to health and development.
The ‘Billi Now Now!’ Youth Summit, from June 4th to 6th, gathered youth from PPG countries to discuss SRHR and social justice issues.
The tournament aimed to provide a platform for girls and women to take brave actions in sports, celebrate their contributions, and promote sports as a safe space for initiatives. The event addressed empowerment barriers and challenged stereotypes in sports and other areas.
Efforts to tackle these issues must be designed and led by girls and women. The Imara Brave Girls Tournament is a step towards creating an inclusive society, embodying the spirit of the Billion Campaign.
The tournament, a one-day event, was organized by Reach a Hand Uganda and Sauti Plus Media Hub, in partnership with FOWODE and Planned Parenthood Global.
Additional highlights included Reach a Hand Uganda raising 5 million shillings for the Eddy Kenzo Foundation. Watoto Church, the tournament winner, received 6 million Ugandan shillings.
Participating schools included:
- Alliance High School
- Church of God High School
- Exodus College School
- Luzira Secondary School
- God Cares High School
- Bishop Cypriano Kihangire Boarding
- Bishop Cypriano Kihangire Day
- St Elizabeth Secondary School
- Hope Secondary School
- St Mary’s High School Bujuko
- Elite High School
- Sir Apollo Kaggwa Secondary School
- Scoris International School
- Golden High School
- Hope Secondary School Watoto Church
- St. Mary’s High School
- Boston High School
- Atlas High School
After the championship, revelers, including international delegates, celebrated at MOTIV. The after-party provided a final opportunity for delegates to share ideas and enjoy each other’s company until dawn.
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