Who runs the world? Girls! And on Saturday October 11, hundreds of young women gathered at Kati Kati grounds, Lugogo for the Brave Girls festival.
This was the third edition organized by Reach a Hand Uganda, GN Trybe alongside other partners like Kiira Motors, Aquafina, Movit Foundation, Miss Uganda, Rotary club of Lungujja, Play house, BLACK and many others.
This year’s festival carried a powerful theme: “Young, bold and connected remaining our potential”.
The festival was more than just Saturday plot; it was a vibrant space for women to share their ideas, freely express themselves and be reminded that their voices genuinely matter.
People from all walks of life were in attendance, from university students to mentors, artistes and entrepreneurs. The day was a perfect blend of fun and profound connection, featuring games from Play House that helped attendees release the pressure of the week and ignite their “inner child”.
There were also mentorship sessions and performances from stars like Ava Peace, Kataleya & Kandle, Jowy Landa and Ashaba music. These artistes kept the energy high and spirits bright.
Beyond the entertainment, the festival tackled different issues affecting girls such as low self-esteem and menstrual poverty and, in a bid to solve this, they partnered with So Sure pads to donate reusable sanitary towels to girls allover Uganda.
These pads can be used for two years – how convenient would that be for the girls who cannot afford to buy disposable pads every month? This celebration also fittingly coincided with the International Day of the Girl Child, powerfully reinforcing the need to create spaces where girls can express themselves, build a sense of belonging and access opportunities for growth.
Sarah Anzoa, a lawyer and mentor at The Mentoring and Empowerment Programme for Young Women (MEMPROW) encouraged the young people to take on mentorship.
“We believe that women have the ability to change society and the root towards your goals is mentorship; at MEMPROW, we mentor you in social aspects, career conversations and vision building; there is more to you than just a girl. It is very important for young women to take on such opportunities as you never know what door it could open for you.”
As the festival came to an end, the message was very clear, being brave means more than standing tall, it means standing together. Shantal Katana from the GN Trybe urged all the young women to get out of their shells and not hold back.
The energy at the Brave Girls festival was screaming empowerment, unity and self belief. For many of the girls who attended, it was not just an event; it was a reminder to dream bigger, live boldly and stay connected to their deepest purpose.
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