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Humanitarian workers sacrifice their lives to save others
John Jal Dak heads the Youth Social Advocacy Team (YSAT). He resides in Agulupi Village, Ocea Zone, Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement in Uganda. He was part of the refugees that fled South Sudan war in…
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How Patricia overcame her adversity through timely business skilling
In a fortuitous turn of events, Patricia's life took a remarkable trajectory when she discovered the Youth Engagement and Empowerment Project. The project opened her mind to new possibilities and…
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From Subsistence Farming to Climate Smart Agriculture: Josiah and Gladys Story of Resilience
Saba Josiah, aged 22 and his wife Tiko Gladys are residents of Okaiva village in the Arua district who participated in the Youth Engagement…
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How Farmer Field School is nurturing a generation of young farmers
Urebatriku Farmer Field School in Adjumani district began during the Covid- 19 pandemic. At the time many youths were idle and out of school as the government had postponed the school year as one of…
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Second Chance to Education: The story of an 18-year-old, Pasquina Aber
Pasquina Aber, 18 years, fled the conflict in Pajok, South Sudan with her mother and four siblings. She now lives in Palabek refugee settlement and is a pupil at Aywee Nursery and Primary School.…
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‘All I Want to Do Now Is Try to Catch up’
Peter Lomuyak, 15 years old is in primary three at Aywee Primary School in Palabek Refugee Settlement in Uganda.
He fled the South Sudan war to Uganda. Peter shares his story and ambitions…
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As a Teacher, I Help to Bring Peace to the Country
Beatrice Angee, 24 years old, from Pajok in South Sudan, is a teacher at Aywee Primary and Nursery School in Palabek Refugee Settlement in Uganda.
''I come from South Sudan, and I also fled the…
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The Super Mom
In 2007, Confua Winnifred became a single mother of two children at 25 years. 17 years later at 42 years she has managed to survive the hardships of single motherhood quite well. One might call this…
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I Used to Steal my Coffee
When you walk into Mr. and Mrs. Ngabiroch’s compound, you will be met by a wall plated house soon to be complete. However, what is more peculiar is a chart hang by nails plastered in front of the…
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I lost my home to floods
Bahati William Biragho is a 56 year old resident of Kilembe mines camp in Kasese District. Before living in the Kilembe mines camp, he had his own home below the Rwenzori Mountain ranges. His home…
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