GGVCC PROJECT

Brief about GGVCC Project

The Giving Girls Voice, Choice, and Control (GGVCC) Project, funded by the Girls Opportunity Alliance (GOA), is implemented in Mbale District, Uganda. The project empowers girls aged 10–24 years with agency over their health and bodies, while addressing barriers that expose them to sexual abuse, early pregnancy, school dropouts, child marriage, and HIV infection.

Running for two years in the rural sub-counties of Bufumbo, Jewa, and Bubyangu, the project tackles harmful practices and gender inequalities by creating safe spaces, strengthening knowledge, and building confidence among adolescent girls and young women.

At the heart of the project are Girls Dignity Clubs (GDCs), established in schools and the young mothers forums established in communities and led by trained mentors and gatekeepers. These clubs provide a supportive environment where girls can:

  • Learn about their rights, ASRH, and protection from harmful practices.
  • Gain knowledge on SGBV, HIV prevention, school retention, and completion.
  • Build confidence to challenge societal barriers and limiting cultural norms.
  • Develop resilience and self-reliance to make informed life choices.

The project also engages caregivers through monthly dialogue groups and trains local health and psychosocial providers to strengthen services for survivors of gender-based violence.

The GGVCC project addresses the urgent problem of sexual violence and its devastating consequences, including early pregnancies, child marriages, and school dropouts, which deny girls the chance to complete their education and secure a brighter future. By providing education, mentorship, and safe spaces, the project enables girls to reclaim their dignity, exercise agency, and lead safe, healthy, and fulfilling lives.