Growth and Self dependence A 360 Financial Education Impact Narrative

Financial literacy is an essential skill for personal and professional development. However, many girls in rural Uganda lack access to financial education and opportunities due to poverty, gender discrimination, social norms, and cultural barriers. As a result, they face challenges such as low self-esteem, early marriage, teenage pregnancy, domestic violence, and limited career prospects. To address this issue, Teach for Uganda has partnered with Credit Suisse, a global financial services firm, to provide financial education to girls in rural Ugandan public schools.
The Financial Education project aims to provide relevant and timely financial literacy skills to girls in 33 rural Ugandan public schools in Kayunga and Mayuge. The project covers topics such as budgeting, saving, investing, entrepreneurship, and career planning. The project also incorporates life skills, such as self-confidence, leadership, communication, and decision-making. The project uses a participatory and learner-centred approach that engages girls in interactive and fun activities, such as games, role plays, simulations, and group discussions