From Hopelessness to Hope: GGCMimuli- Nyagatare

A journey of resilience, empowerment, and transformation with Grace Girls

Coalition (GGC)

When Grace Girls Coalition (GGC) first met the young women of Mimuli Sector in

Nyagatare, they carried heavy stories of sadness and uncertainty. Many had no hope

for the future. Sitting with them one by one, listening to their journeys, was

heartbreaking, but it also became the first step toward transformation.

The First Camp – Road to Dreams

Our very first GGC Camp gave them more than just skills; it gave them a new vision.

For the first time, they began to dream again. Soon after, they joined vocational training at CEB Mimuli, where they gained practical skills in tailoring and

hairdressing

From Learning to Earning

Today, their lives tell a new story. These young women have:

• Started their own cooperative businesses under Sunflower Salon & Fashion

• Begun earning income and gaining financial independence

• Taken responsibility at home, some are already paying school fees for their siblings, while others support their families in daily needs

This transformation is not just theirs, it is ours too. It shows the power of

mentorship, opportunity, and resilience.

A Future Full of Promise

At GGC, our greatest joy is seeing these girls step into a brighter future with courage

and determination. Mimuli was just the beginning, the future is full of promise, and

we cannot wait to see where their dreams take them.

— Grace Girls Coalition (GGC