MOVE 5, DONATE 5, INSPIRE 5!

It is tough to be a girl in Uganda. With childhood marriages, sexual violence and school drop out rates for girls at an all time high, empowering young women with the right tools for a hopeful future has never been more necessary.

We have been inspired by the story of Rhoda. Rhoda is nineteen years old, and after the death of her father and her mother abandoned the family, she has not only been left to raise her four younger siblings but has also bee left very vulnerable to young marriage, teenage pregnancy, prostitution and sexual violence. With help from Edith's Hope, Rhoda can be her own protection and build her own future.

Our specialist team of social workers in Uganda has proposed the idea of a Female Empowerment Project. This project would aim to place girls at the centre of their own development, with training that educates them on their sexual health, their human rights and provides them with skills such as tailoring, with which they can build their own future.

It is with the launch of this project in mind that we are asking you to Run for Rhoda. In order to raise funds for Edith's Hope's new Female Empowerment Project in the Ngora District of Uganda, we are asking you to run, swim, walk, kayak or how ever else you like to move, for 5 kilometres.

MOVE 5: The physical bit! You are challenged with moving any way you like, for 5km!

DONATE 5: The money bit! You donate £5 to the Run for Rhoda Campaign here!

INSPIRE 5 : You tag 5 friends to do the same! Inspire people to get moving and donate!

We are so grateful for your support and if you would like to know more about the wonderful work of Edith's Hope make sure to follow us on social media:

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You can also find out more on our website: https://www.edithshope.org/

Thank you!