Honorable Junic Buteme, Former Female Youth Councillor Namisindwa District, has donated sanitary pads worth millions of shillings and scholastic materials that includes pens, books and mathematical sets to Uganda Certificate Education (UCE) candidates and students of St. Stephen Comprehensive Secondary School found in Bukhaweka Town council,Namisindwa District.
While handing over the donation on Thursday at the school premises, Buteme said the gesture is aimed at supporting girl child education and boosting candidates' morale as they prepare to sit for their UCE examinations starting Monday.
She said many girls miss school due to lack of sanitary pads, which affects their academic performance.
Honorable Buteme has committed to continue donating sanitary pads to vulnerable girls.
Buteme said as leaders they should fight school dropout due to lack of sanitary pads among girls and teenage pregnancy in Namisindwa district.
"Many girls drop out of school because they lack sanitary pads. As leaders, we must fight this challenge and also fight teenage pregnancy which is rampant in Namisindwa," Buteme said.
Buteme urged candidates to remain disciplined, focused and confident, and avoid examination malpractice.
Moses Kisaka the Headteacher of St. Stephen Comprehensive Secondary School thanked Ms. Buteme for the timely support, saying it will go a long way in improving learners' hygiene and preparation.
Kisaka continued to applaud Former Female Youth Councillor, for her big heart and for supporting girl child education.
He assured Buteme that serving the community is vital and that her donation will greatly motivate learners, especially girls, to stay in school and excel in examinations.
He called upon other leaders and well-wishers to emulate Buteme's example and support education in Namisindwa District.
Nabulo Racheal one of Students who received the items expressed gratitude and promised to perform well.
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