Below are quotations from businesses and young women supported by PEDN
Voice from the Field:
“The 10X Foundation Course has helped me know that we are moving out of the analog system and moving to digital. Though my business is informal, I have learnt that I have to use a digital tracking tool to make sure my business is moving on well and can show what I am doing. The Foundation Course has also helped me to know that I need to balance time for work and family/home. It has also opened my eyes to the importance of saving in order to move swiftly with life”, says Awere Caroline, 32, Mari A, Osukuru, Kayoro, Kayoro C.
“I gained knowledge that I can apply in modernized agriculture and also strengthen and support my business operation. The Foundational Course equipped me with essential knowledge about digital tools to engage safely in the digital economy. I learnt how to use the mobile phone and use the internet. With the skills acquired, I feel more confident to expand from small cash crop farming to medium farming. I am confident that I can share the knowledge with others. I learnt about the cyber risks safety especially when surfing online; having to keep your password away from strangers, sharing passwords with others, avoid clicking on every link that you come across online”, Sarah Nyawere, 33, Kisa Pere SME, Miganda A, Nyamulongo Parish, Magola Subcounty, Tororo District.
“I am better now at speaking out and with other people in here. The way I look at issues, I first think about the outcome then decide on what I feel will not cause me trouble again..”
“I have liked the encouragement and engagement during the sessions. I wish I had received this before. I am hopeful I will never decide on anything under anger ”
“I am glad that I have learnt about emotions and how to control them especially the negative emotions because over-reacting is a source of many evils like fighting and destroying property.”
“I have learnt “giving in” as one of the ways in which violence can be settled without causing harm. Previously, accepting defeat was a challenge to me and I had noticed it had been causing me trouble in the community.”
“I have liked the session on young people knowing about their rights and responsibilities. Before learning about children’s rights, I didn’t know that I could report anyone for doing me wrong, but after going through Module 4, I am confident that I can fight for my rights and for those of other children 1”
“Previously I could not work well with others and was used to isolating myself due to stress, but now I cooperate well with others during small exercises and group work. ”
