Florence Ndagire

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Florence Ndagire (she/her)

Lawyer and International Disability Rights Consultant

Uganda

Florence is an inspiration to young girls with disabilities whom she has rescued from torture. She has excelled in academics, and is now working toward her PhD at a young age . She has broken all barriers to despite her total visual impairment. Her level of independence is amazing and she has accomplished many tasks both globally and in Uganda. She has spent the past year fighting for the rights of young girls who have completed their studies. At times, she has hosted those girls at her home as they search for jobs. As an inspiration speaker, she has told girls not to back to the village because of difficulties in accessing information concerning job market. Between July 2019 to date she has accommodated more than 5 girls and secured jobs for them. Learn more about Florence.