Education Uganda Project #31562

Empower a Girl: For Self-Reliance

by Kole Intellectual Forum

Project Report | Dec 5, 2025
KIFA: Involves Clan leaders the project programs

By George Obua | Project Leader

clan leaders addressing the gathering

KIFA: Involves Clan leaders the project programs

Primarily with the interest of dealing with community governance, cultural preservation, and dispute resolution with the society that the organization is in existence; Kole Intellectual has made it a point that, they involve the clan leaders in guidance of their key programs.

And specifically, the leaders are helping them them in the:

Conflict Resolution and Peacekeeping: Clan leaders are instrumental in mediating and resolving internal and inter-clan disputes, particularly over land and marriage issues. They provide an accessible, culturally recognized form of justice and help foster reconciliation and peaceful coexistence by building consensus.
Cultural Preservation and Transmission: They are the custodians of their clan's customs, values, history, and traditional laws, ensuring that this heritage is passed down to future generations.
Community Representation and Linkage: Clan leaders represent their community's interests in broader forums and act as a crucial link between the community and government bodies or non-governmental organizations. They help mobilize members for community development programs and can support or interpret government policies at the local level.
Social Welfare and Support: Leaders look after the most vulnerable members of the community, such as orphans and the very poorest, ensuring they have access to basic needs like food, shelter, and services. They also assist members in times of need, such as during funerals or house construction.
Guidance and Education: They play a critical role in mentoring and counseling the youth, ensuring they are well-equipped not only with cultural values but also to navigate the modern world, often by promoting the importance of education.
Governance and Resource Management: In areas where customary law prevails, clan leaders manage communal resources, such as land, and make decisions regarding their use and allocation.

And through it, working closely with the with clan leaders has allowed them to be more effective and culturally sensitive.

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