Construction of a three-unit classroom block​

Gender Transformative Change for Women Sustainable Livelihoods (GTCWSL) empowers women and girls to break barriers to economic independence while challenging harmful gender norms within their communities.

We promote skills development, access to resources, and inclusive decision-making, ensuring that women not only earn a livelihood but thrive with dignity and confidence. Through partnerships and community-driven initiatives, GTCWSL builds pathways for lasting change and resilient, gender-equal communities.

 We believe every child deserves a safe, clean, and dignified environment to learn and grow. Our Schools Sanitation Program improves hygiene and sanitation facilities in underserved schools, ensuring that students, especially girls—can attend and stay in school without barriers.

We construct gender-sensitive toilets, provide handwashing stations, and deliver hygiene education to students, teachers, and communities. 

Through this program, VAO is not just building facilities; we are nurturing a culture of hygiene and dignity for children, creating healthier communities, and enabling students to focus on their education with confidence. Currently, four (4) toilet facilities are under construction in four different schools.

Join us in making schools safe, clean, and inclusive for every child!

We have begun constructing two water supply systems (boreholes) to provide water for drinking and irrigation. One borehole will support the Innovative Women Farmers Project, supplying water for irrigation to help women’s farming groups practice year-round farming. The second borehole will provide safe drinking water for students at the Brewaniase Roman Catholic Junior High School and nearby households, ensuring clean water access for the entire community.

 We are committed to promoting the health, rights, and dignity of women, men, and young people through its Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Program.

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The program focuses on improving access to accurate information, quality health services, and the protection of reproductive rights, especially for adolescents and vulnerable populations. Through education, advocacy, and community engagement, VAO empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their bodies and their futures.

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We are constructing a three unit classroom block for the Brewaniase RC Junior High School. This project aims to address the urgent need for a classroom space to prevent any calamity and create a safe, conducive learning environment for students. Once completed, the new classrooms will provide children in the community with a comfortable place to learn, helping them stay in school and focus on their education. Thanks to the Loyola Foundation for the support!

As part of our Gender Transformative Change for Women Sustainable Livelihoods Program, we are introducing women to beekeeping as a sustainable and profitable livelihood. So far, thirty women have been trained and supported to establish their own beekeeping ventures, enabling them to generate income while contributing to environmental sustainability.

We are now expanding this project to additional communities, with the goal of reaching and empowering 80 more women.

We are seeking partners to join us in making this next phase a success. Together, we can create lasting opportunities for women to achieve economic independence and transform their communities.