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Oxfam supported farmer, Lilian Aguaru in her shop. Credit: Dorah Ntunga/Oxfam

From employee to employer: Community savings initiative lifts Ugandan mother out of poverty

About 6 years ago, Lillian Aguaru had given up hope of living a life free from poverty. Today, the 28 -year-old entrepreneur and mother of one is successful not only as a business owner and a farmer…

Mathew Oyet

In Pursuit of a New Identity

By Dorah Ntunga “The only thing that keeps you going when you are a refugee is hope, for better days and peace. I know this because I have spent the biggest part of my life as a refugee.” This are…

16 year old Onen Isaac a south sudanese refugee fled alone into Uganda. Photo credit: Julius Kasujja

Hope In The Midst of Distress

By Dorah Ntunga Growing up, I dreamt of becoming a doctor. Now all I dream about is the safety of my parents and brothers. Sometimes I dream that they are around but when I wake up, the grim reality…

By Dorah Ntunga/Oxfam Uganda

An Uncommon Determination

By Dorah Ntunga/Oxfam Uganda 28 year Achiro Alice is a mother of 5 children- three of her own, 2 adopted from her late sister and currently expecting her 6th child. . She lost her husband in the…