Dr Kevina Kezabu, an experienced educationist in Uganda for over 20 years, has witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by girls in the education system. Many of them are forced out of school, leading to early marriages or single motherhood. Through her work with these girls, Dr Kezabu has recognised the significant impact of culture on their mental and psychological well-being, making it difficult for them to persevere in their education without proper support.
In her effort to address this issue, Dr Kezabu has interviewed parents to understand their role in providing equal educational opportunities for both girls and boys. These discussions have revealed that, during times of financial or health challenges, parents tend to prioritize keeping boys in school over girls.
As a lecturer in various Ugandan universities, Dr Kezabu has encountered determined girls who have overcome all odds to make it to university. Their success can be attributed not only to their own determination but also to the support they receive from compassionate individuals. Dr Kezabu herself has served as a board member on several university scholarship committees, which have helped fund girls' education.
Being a Ugandan woman and a mother to multiple girls, Dr Kezabu deeply understands the plight of female students in Uganda and the significant barriers they face in achieving educational equity.
