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Soroptimists in South Lancashire focussed on Act 4 Africa at the Region’s Programme Action meeting. SI Manchester members Sue Underwood and Barbara Blaber led an informative session on the charity\u2019s progress.\"\"<\/a><\/h5>\n

Act 4 Africa<\/a> currently works in Uganda on tackling gender inequality. In sub-Saharan Africa this inequality impacts women, girls, their families and their communities. Females face violence. Their inferior position in society can leave them powerless and vulnerable.<\/p>\n

All Act 4 Africa\u2019s projects follow their tried-and-tested HEAL<\/strong> strategy;\u00a0 H<\/strong>ealth, E<\/strong>ducation, A<\/strong>griculture and L<\/strong>ivelihoods. Sue and Barbara described some projects.<\/p>\n

Health<\/strong>: In Uganda\u2019s Mayuge District a project working with adolescent mothers provided support on mental issues as well as sexual and reproductive health. Covid-19 money was used to fund the creation of a bore-hole to supply water.<\/p>\n

Education<\/strong>: Only 40% of girls attend primary school and only 15% complete Uganda\u2019s secondary education. Kathy’s Kindergarten provides vital early-years education for 60-70 children in the Mayuge district. Act 4 Africa\u2019s \u2018Grow a Girl\u2019 project enables sponsors to support girls through education and thus have a chance to build a stable future.<\/p>\n

Agriculture<\/strong>: \u2018Grains for Growth\u2019 has worked in partnership with the World Food Programme. It has supplied families with air-tight silos in which they can safely store crops throughout the year.<\/p>\n

Livelihoods<\/strong>: As women are disadvantaged economically Act 4 Africa offers training opportunities. These support women in setting up small businesses; therefore they can become financially stronger. Projects link directly with what women want to do – tailoring, hairdressing and cookery, for example.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Sriya Kulupana, the Region\u2019s Programme Action Officer, said: \u201cManchester\u2019s Soroptimists have long been involved with Act 4 Africa.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn 2018 the club received a Programme Action Award from Soroptimist International, Great Britain & Ireland (SIGBI) for the club\u2019s work with HEAL : Malawi.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat relationship \u2013 and the charity\u2019s transformational work to tackle gender inequality \u2013 continues.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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