Education Uganda Project #31562

Empower a Girl: For Self-Reliance

by Kole Intellectual Forum

Project Report | Nov 13, 2025
KIFA: 5th Graduation Ceremony Preparation Underway

By George Obua | Project Leader

Practice for graduation are ongoing

KIFA: 5^th Graduation Ceremony Preparation Underway

Yearly, since 2020 Kole intellectual Forum Institute of Home Economics has been conducting graduation ceremonies to pass out their students; as they do so, they always try to make preparation in advance, among them is to instill confidence to their students and give them the power to improve on their speeches through thorough preparation, repeated practice, and effective use of feedback. Definitely, this has made them to have a shift in their mindset and propel them to focus on delivering value to the audience, rather than drawing self-concern

Strategies that are used to build their confidence include:

Preparation and Knowledge: Confidence comes from knowing your material inside and out. Thorough research to avoid forgetting key points or being asked challenging questions.
Practice and Rehearsal: "Practice makes perfect" is especially true for public speaking.

Practice out loud: Rehearse the speech multiple times to become comfortable with the flow and timing.
Record and review: Watching a recording of the practice sessions helps identify distracting habits (like filler words or fidgeting) and areas for improvement in body language and voice modulation.
Practice in front of others: Start with friends or family and gradually increase the audience size to get used to speaking in front of people in a supportive environment.

Mindset and Nervousness Management:

Reframe nervousness as excitement: The physical symptoms of nervousness and excitement are similar; framing the feeling as enthusiasm can help manage anxiety.
Use positive self-talk and visualization: Imagine oneself delivering a successful and impactful speech.
Employ relaxation techniques: Deep breathing exercises before speaking can help calm nerves.
Focus on the message and audience: Shift the focus from personal performance and potential mistakes to the value the information provides to the audience.

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