Twine Gorret, a dedicated caregiver from Bulyambuzi village in Harugongo Sub-County, Kabarole District, has made great contributions to her community. Her dedication continues to inspire and positively impact those around her. After marrying in Bulyambuzi, she was selected to facilitate Functional Adult Literacy (FAL) classes in the village, a program supported by an organisation called Angels Haven (Korean Community.) Through her work, Gorret has become an important figure in empowering local adults through education, helping them improve their literacy and life skills.

After completing her FAL classes, the Para Social Workers (PSW) are then attached to Mpinga primary school under district-led enrolled caregivers for Positive Parenting sessions. The PSW participates in nine sessions covering social, economic, and developmental topics. These sessions empower caregivers to create positive changes in both their behavior at home and within the community.

Additionally, the PSW guides caregivers through financial literacy training and introduces them to the Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) methodology. This approach helped boost their savings and improve their ability to meet basic needs.

Amongst Gorret’s friends, a total of 15 caregivers continued with the Positive Parenting Group (PPG) and collectively agreed to start an income-generating activity. The group initiated a weekly cash round, with each caregiver contributing 5,000 UGX per sitting totaling 300,000 UGX per month. With the funds raised, they were able to buy two goats each month, providing one goat to two caregivers every month (each goat costing 150,000 UGX). All 15 caregivers have received their goats, and they are now planning to use the proceeds to buy more goats for each member.

Gorret was the first caregiver who received the first round of goats and has already seen positive results, as the goats have given birth, multiplying their blessings. This success has taught caregivers valuable lessons in saving and financial planning. As a result, they have agreed to continue with the cash round system, rather than opting for loans or savings associations, due to concerns about members failing to repay loans.

Caregivers are now able to meet their children’s basic needs and have contributed to a reduction in violence within the community. Inspired by the positive outcomes seen by other members, some caregivers have expressed interest in rejoining the group to benefit from the success of the goat program.