Brian practicing his sweater knitting skills during training.

Kasamba Brian, a 15-year-old from Ayuda Village in Abanga Sub-county, faced severe hardship after the death of his father.

Due to poverty, he dropped out of school and struggled to support himself through casual labor.

Through the PRETTIER Project implemented by SPACE, Brian received vocational skills training in sweater knitting and participated in life skills sessions. The project transformed his mindset, strengthened his relationship with his mother, and restored his hope for the future.

Today, Brian has practical income-generating skills and dreams of returning to school, buying land, starting livestock farming, and supporting his siblings to achieve a better future.

Due to poverty, he dropped out of school and struggled to support himself through casual labor.

Today, Brian has practical income-generating skills and dreams of returning to school, buying land, starting livestock farming, and supporting his siblings to achieve a better future.

ABOUT THE PRETTIER PROJECT

Implemented by SPACE in partnership with RICE – West Nile and funded by the European Union, the PRETTIER Project aims to prevent teenage pregnancy and build the economic resilience of out-of-school girls and adolescent mothers by equipping them with life skills, vocational training, mentorship, and access to education.

Young people M: 55. F: 602 reached through mentorship, training & start-up support.

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Adolescents received vocationali training and start-uo kits)

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Community members sensitized on SHR & GBV prevention.

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Girls reintegrated into formal education

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TOGETHER, WE ARE BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE

The PRETTIER Project is not just changing individual lives but also transforming communities. By empowering young people with knowledge, skills, and opportunities, SPACE is nurturing a future where every girl and boy can thrive.