Hello, my name is Kato Mukasa – a human rights campaigner, lawyer, author, and social entrepreneur. I am also the founder and Director of Pearl Vocational Training College, a centre of hope and transformation located in Lwengo District, rural Uganda.

Since 2016, this college has been a beacon of empowerment for:

Teenage mothers who were forgotten by society

Single mothers and widows struggling to rebuild their lives

Poor rural and urban women yearning for opportunity

Youth desperate for a second chance

Through our practical, hands-on courses in tailoring, baking, hairdressing, events management, and business decoration, we’ve empowered hundreds of women and youth with the skills they need to support themselves and their families.

But then came COVID-19.

Like many grassroots initiatives, the pandemic hit us hard. With no external support, we were forced to shut down operations. But our mission never died. And now, we are ready to rise again.

A New Beginning – Skills and Sustainable Support

We are relaunching the college with a refreshed vision: to equip our students not just with skills, but also with the means to turn those skills into income. We are launching a revolving, interest-free loan fund to help graduates:

Start small businesses

Build independence

Return the capital so the next cohort can benefit

This model will multiply the impact of every pound given.

Our Goal: £4,000

This amount will help us:

Reopen and furnish the training spaces

Recruit skilled trainers

Kickstart the interest-free microloan program

Purchase startup toolkits (sewing machines, baking equipment, salon kits)

Why Your Support Matters

For many girls and women in rural Uganda, Pearl College is their only hope. Every donation, no matter the size, brings dignity, independence, and renewed dreams.

You can also support us by purchasing a copy of my book: “The Man In The Middle”, with 100% of proceeds going toward the college’s revival.

Please Join Us

Be part of this story of resilience, hope, and empowerment. Stand with us in bringing opportunity where it’s needed most.

Donate. Share. Spread the word.

Together, we can rebuild Pearl Vocational Training College – and with it, rebuild the futures of countless women and youth.

Thank you for your kindness and compassion.

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Kato Mukasa

Human Rights Advocate | Author | Social Entrepreneur

Director, Pearl Vocational Training College