As March, the month dedicated to celebrating women, draws to a close, Alliance Française de Kampala (AFK), a non-profit organization renowned for teaching the French language and promoting French culture, has initiated a groundbreaking program aimed at empowering underprivileged women across Uganda through literature.
In collaboration with the French Institute and Fond Médiathèque, AFK has curated a series of thought-provoking discussions centred on East African Feminist Literature, tailored specifically to resonate with Ugandan communities.
The program, spearheaded by Laure Ginestet, the Lead Coordinator, will delve into three pivotal themes crucial to Uganda’s societal fabric.
Under the overarching theme of “Afro-Feminism, Sexism, Sexual Violence, and Health Education,” AFK plans to engage with vulnerable women residing in the slums of Kampala and its environs. In partnership with Minority Africa, the organization will facilitate expressive avenues such as poetry sessions with women from the Kamwokya slums.
Subsequently, the program will address pressing issues surrounding sexism and sexual violence, with a specific focus on women in the Adjumani refugee camp situated in West Nile.
Ginestet stated, “We are committed to amplifying the voices of marginalized women and providing them with a platform for self-expression and empowerment. Through literature and dialogue, we aim to foster resilience and ignite positive change within these communities.”
