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Brenda Apeta GRÓ Gender Equality Studies and Training Programme alumna from Uganda is driven by the commitment that all children should have the same opportunities to succeed, regardless of their gender. Throughout her career she has been dedicated to advancing gender equality and inclusive education, particularly in early childhood education and literacy. Brenda agreed to share how her participation in the GRÓ GEST programme has helped her promote gender equality in her home country Uganda, as well as to navigate obstacles and build greater confidence. Under Brenda’s leadership GRÓ GEST and Pangea have also collaborated on holding short courses in Uganda on Teaching Gender to Youth, targeted at teachers and education administrators since 2023 to date. Over 250 teachers and administrators have been trained in Gulu and Imvepi Refugee Settlement.

Andrew Evans Opiolo is a committed advocate for sustainable land management in Uganda and a GRÓ LRT 2021 alumnus. His current work focuses on improving food security and sustainable agricultural practices in Uganda. Andrew says that his participation in the GRÓ Land Restoration Training Programme significantly enhanced his expertise, equipping him with the tools necessary to tackle pressing land management challenges.

"As a visionary leader, I inspire young women to overcome barriers and lead social change for equitable development."

Madalitso Juwayeyi (GRÓ GEST 2023 alumna from Malawi) is a dedicated advocate for youth, adolescent girls, and young women’s development. She has particularly focused her work on advancing access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), gender equality, HIV prevention, and girl’s education. She says her participation in the GRÓ GEST programme provided her with the tools and knowledge to take her advocacy work to new heights.