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Learn more about Awamu’s work and how you can support women and girls in Kampala: www.awamu.co.uk

Earlier this year, young women in our skills training programme took to the runway to showcase their creativity and the skills they’d been developing. Their talents deserve to be seen, their skills valued and their possibilities nurtured.

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Learn more about our work and find out ways you can support it at www.awamu.co.uk

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

“When someone believes in you, everything changes.”- Eva, 15 Eva and many other girls are back in school, rebuilding confidence & working towards their dreams. Through our partnership with L'Oréal, hundreds of girls have returned to education, learned new skills & found support. #Lorealfundforwomen

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

To learn more about our work and how you can support it, visit our website: awamu.co.uk You can also subscribe to our newsletter for updates, stories and ways to get involved.

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

“My disability would not stop me from doing well in school.” - Rebecca, 19. From Primary Three to Senior Five, Rebecca has achieved strong results and has spoken up for her rights. Books, mentoring and community have helped her believe in herself and her future. Thank you, Hazel’s Footprints Trust.

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

To learn more about our work and how you can support it, visit our website: awamu.co.uk You can also subscribe to our newsletter for updates, stories and ways to get involved.

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

“Joining school is the happiest moment of my life. I’m so grateful my dream is now on track.” - Catherine, 16 Through our partnership with L’Oréal, girls are accessing education, healthcare, mentoring and opportunities to shape their futures.

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Visit our Website to learn more www.awamu.co.uk or subscribe to our newsletter for timely updates.

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

What a weekend it was! 🫶🏾 Together Festival 2026 was full of music, dancing, laughter, friendship and brilliant moments. But what makes Together special is you. Thank you to everyone who came, volunteered, performed, danced and supported Awamu. ❤️ Thank you for being Together! 🫶🏾

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Learn more about Awamu's work here: www.awamu.co.uk

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

“Sometimes, having somewhere safe to go and people you trust is just as important as the skills you learn.” For girls and young women in Bwaise, the Garden of Eden is a place to work, heal, learn and belong. Thanks to The Kula Foundation, drip irrigation is helping the garden keep growing.

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

If you're looking for good people, good vibes and a party with a purpose, we'll see you in the Chilterns this weekend.

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

"The music lineup is diverse and fantastic. I discovered several new artists who blew me away." That's Together. From folk and jazz to punk, world music and dance, discover awesome experiences in a beautiful setting for impact. We look forward to welcoming you this weekend!

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

"It's the only festival I know where I can bring my kids as a single parent and know they'll be safe and happy." Together is a family-friendly weekend of music, community and good vibes for all ages. Join us 31 July–2 Aug! 🎟️ Tickets: link in the comments.

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

"I feel part of a wonderful community that loves partying & doing good in equal measure." That's Together. A weekend of music, friendship & purpose. Come fundrave with us this August! 🎟️ Tickets: link in the comments.

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

"It's such a welcoming and lovable festival. I feel safe & relaxed all the time, and as soon as it's over, I'm booking the next year!" Together is more than a festival, it's a community. Join us this August for music, dancing, good vibes & party with a purpose. 🎟️ Get your tickets! Link in Comments

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Get your tickets here: www.awamutogether.co.uk/shop Express your interest in volunteering here: www.awamutogether.co.uk/news/volunt…

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

"Volunteering at Together is one of the most rewarding experiences. The people are fantastic & knowing my time contributes to something meaningful makes it even more worthwhile." Together is powered by volunteers who make the magic happen every year. Grab a ticket or volunteer, links in the comments

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Thanks to support from the People’s Postcode Lottery, every donation made during Small Charity Week was doubled through match funding. Visit our Big Give Donation page using the link below. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00…

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

We did it! Together, we've raised £5,610 during the Big Give Small Charity Week campaign. Thank you for helping girls & young women in Bwaise access safe work, healing, mentoring and community through the Garden of Eden. Your donations will help this project grow even further. Thank you!

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Thanks to support from the Postcode Lottery UK, every donation made before the end of the day tomorrow is still being doubled through match funding. So donate NOW and double your impact. Follow the link and donate now. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00…

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

We’re currently at £5,294 of our £5,500 target. Every donation is still being doubled through match funding before the Big Give Campaign appeal closes tomorrow. Together, we’re helping girls in Bwaise access safe work, healthy vegetables, healing and community. Donation link in the comments.

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Thanks to the match funding support from the Postcode Lottery UK! Follow the link below and donate now. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00…

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

With less than 48 hours left! Girls in Bwaise are using the Garden of Eden as a safe haven to learn, earn income & support each other through difficult moments. We’ve raised £4,994 so far & are almost at our £5,500 target. Every donation before the end of the day on Monday will be doubled.

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Donate today using the link below and double your impact. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00…

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

“Working in the garden helps me feel calm and safe. I’m earning something, learning and I don’t feel alone anymore.” We've raised £4,964 and are so close to our £5,500 target! Every donation this week is being doubled by the Postcode Lottery UK. Link in comments.

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Donate today using the link below and double your impact. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00…

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who has donated & shared so far! We've raised £4,964 & are so close to our £5,500 target! Your support helps create safe work, mentoring, therapeutic spaces & income opportunities for girls in Bwaise. Donations this week are being doubled thanks to the People's Postcode Lottery

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Donate today using the link below and double your impact. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00…

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Some of the young women leading the Garden of Eden once needed support themselves. Today, they mentor younger girls, create opportunities and remind them they are not alone. We've raised £2,630 of our £5,500 goal. Help us get there and double your impact while match funding lasts. Link in comments.

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Donate today and double your impact using the link below. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00…

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

We’re currently at £710 of our £5,500 target Every donation made this week is doubled through match funding. Your support helps girls & young women in Bwaise access safe work, mentoring, healing & community. There’s still time to help the young women & girls make an impact. Follow the link

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

The campaign is now LIVE! For the next 7 days, every donation to Awamu will be doubled through Big Give match funding. Girls & young women in Bwaise are already growing food, earning income and creating safer futures together. Donate today & double your impact by clicking the link in the comment.

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

“Girls keep bringing their friends because they feel safe to share.”- Sharifah. For girls escaping violence, safe work means more than income. It means confidence, community & healing. Donations between 22–29 June will be doubled thanks to match funding from People’s Postcode Lottery.

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Through the Garden of Eden initiative, young women in Bwaise are rebuilding their lives and transforming their communities. Thanks to support from the People’s Postcode Lottery, every donation made during Small Charity Week between 22nd to 29th June will be doubled through match funding.

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

“I know what it feels like to lose your chance, that’s why I mentor girls so they don’t lose theirs.” - Sharifah. After leaving school at 15, Sharifah went on to create the Garden of Eden, where young women are turning unused spaces into places of food, income and community.

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

“Working in the garden helps me feel calm & safe. I’m earning something, learning & I don’t feel alone anymore.”- a girl in the programme shared. For many girls & young women, the Garden of Eden is more than a garden. It is a place to learn, build confidence, find support, heal & reconnect.

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Follow the link in the description or the one below to read more about the Garden of Eden on our Website www.awamu.co.uk/garden

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

“When I started growing vegetables, I was trying to support myself. Today we're creating opportunities for other girls too.” - Sharifah. In Bwaise, young women are turning neglected spaces into places of food, income and community, proving that local solutions can create lasting change.

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Read more about Sharifah and how she's changing her community here: www.awamu.co.uk/garden

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

“I know what it feels like to lose your chance, that’s why I mentor girls so they don’t lose theirs. Everything I've achieved started because someone gave me a chance.”- Sharifah Today, she's helping girls in Bwaise turn unused spaces into places of food, income & opportunity. Direct link below

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Fourteen years ago, Sharifah joined an Awamu-supported urban farming course. Today, she's helping other girls create opportunities of their own. Through the Garden of Eden, young women in Bwaise are growing food, income and resilience. Learn more: awamu.co.uk/garden

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AWAMU @awamu.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Read more about what we've achieved this year here: www.awamu.co.uk/blog/end-the-year-w…

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