Empowering Change: A Mother’s Day Celebration with Gemma Bulos and Florence from Uganda
- Nurse Shannan
- 12 minutes ago
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Mother’s Day is a time to honor the strength, resilience, and love of mothers everywhere. This year, the celebration takes on a powerful new meaning through the story of Florence, a mother from Uganda, and Gemma Bulos, founder of She Builds Power. Their journey together highlights how women can create lasting change in their communities by learning practical skills and sharing knowledge. This blog post explores their inspiring story and invites you to join a special Mother’s Day live event that celebrates women’s leadership and community transformation.
The Power of Women Leading Change
She Builds Power is a global organization dedicated to helping women develop leadership skills that directly improve their communities. Their work focuses on essential needs such as building water systems, improving food security, and fostering economic independence. Since its inception, She Builds Power has trained over 12,700 women. These women have then passed on their knowledge to more than 34,000 others, creating a ripple effect of empowerment and progress.
Florence’s story is a vivid example of this impact. She first attended one of Gemma Bulos’s training sessions while nine months pregnant. Just two days after returning home, Florence gave birth and named her daughter Gemma, honoring the founder who inspired her. Over the next few years, Florence returned to training sessions with baby Gemma, learning how to build toilets and water filters. Recently, Florence led the construction of a water well in her community, a project that will benefit many families for years to come.
How Practical Skills Transform Communities
The trainings offered by She Builds Power focus on hands-on skills that meet immediate community needs. These include:
Building and maintaining clean water systems to reduce waterborne diseases
Constructing hygienic toilets to improve sanitation and health
Developing food security through sustainable agriculture techniques
Encouraging economic independence by teaching women how to start small businesses
Florence’s journey illustrates how acquiring these skills empowers women to take leadership roles in their communities. By building a water well, she has provided a vital resource that improves health, saves time, and supports local agriculture. This kind of change strengthens families and creates opportunities for future generations.
The Importance of Community and Support
One of the key factors behind She Builds Power’s success is its emphasis on community. Women like Florence do not work alone; they train together, share experiences, and support each other. This network creates a strong foundation for ongoing growth and resilience.
Florence’s return to training sessions with her daughter shows how knowledge and leadership can be passed down through generations. Baby Gemma’s presence during these trainings symbolizes hope and continuity. It also highlights the importance of including mothers and caregivers in development programs, recognizing their unique roles and challenges.
Join the Mother’s Day Live Event with Gemma Bulos and Florence
To celebrate this inspiring story and the power of women’s leadership, She Builds Power is hosting a free online webinar on Mother’s Day:
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM EDT
Format: Free Online Webinar
During this event, Gemma Bulos will go live with Florence to share their journey, discuss the impact of women-led community projects, and answer questions from participants. This is a unique opportunity to learn directly from women who are making a difference and to find out how you can support their work.
How to Participate
RSVP for the webinar here
Consider donating to She Builds Power to help train more women and expand their impact: Donate here
Why Supporting Women’s Leadership Matters
Investing in women’s leadership creates benefits that extend far beyond individual success. When women gain skills and confidence, they improve their families’ well-being and contribute to stronger, healthier communities. Projects like water wells and sanitation facilities reduce disease and free up time for education and work. Economic independence helps families escape poverty and build sustainable futures.
Florence’s story shows that change starts with one person willing to learn and lead. With support, that change can grow to touch thousands of lives. This Mother’s Day, celebrating such stories reminds us that every mother has the power to shape a better world.
Take Action and Celebrate
This Mother’s Day, you can honor mothers like Florence by joining the live event and supporting She Builds Power’s mission. Whether you attend the webinar, share this story, or donate, your involvement helps women build stronger communities.
Together, women are creating real change—one water well, one toilet, one training at a time. Join the celebration and be part of this inspiring movement.
