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Devoted husband.

From a drunkard to a devoted Husband: Lokut's Remarkable Transformation through the GALS Methodology

In the heart of Katikekile, a remote sub-county in Moroto district, Lokut Raphael and Kachinga Halima's relationship was once on the brink of collapse, consumed by Lokut's debilitating alcoholism.…

Start up Item distribution

Three Vocational Institutes receive Startup Kits in West Nile

In a bid to achieve youth employability and self-reliance, Oxfam in Uganda and partners under the Global Jet project recently distributed startup kits to three groups of certified students in the…

Fati

Breaking Barriers and Championing Male Engagement in Unpaid Care Work in Nakawa Division Uganda.

In the bustling streets of Kampala, where life whirls around in a constant state of motion, a group of boda boda riders (public motorbike transport in Uganda) stand out not just for their skills on…

Fiona Chelangat

From charcoal burning to vegetable growing, The story of Fiona Chelangat

“I have acquired skills in vegetable growing,” says Fiona ChelangatFiona learned about vegetable growing when she joined an Oxfam project on the topic. The group have a shared demonstration garden,…

Khanakwa Naume taking readings at River Diisi

River Gauges Providing Early Warnings on Floods to Communities in the Mt Elgon Region

At exactly 6:30 am, 36-year-old teacher Naome Khanakwa rushes out of her home for work. It is still early for her teaching job, but instead, she heads towards Diisi River, which circles around…

A section of members of Bulucheke Village Disaster Management Committee in Bududa District

Leveraging On Community Structures and Indigenous Knowledge to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness and Response

Communities are not only victims but are the first responders when disasters strike. They are the first to evacuate and house the victims, identify the hot spots, and often use their indigenous…

Henry and Gerald

Meet Henry, Delivering Early Warning Messages For Early Action and Nurturing Passion Through Community Radio

About 10 kilometers away from the busy and bustle of Mbale town is the Bungokho sub-county. This has 68 villages, among them Nambiti village. In a one-room building, a small community radio is the…

Simon Said, a teacher at Ofua VI Primary School

WASH Facilities Making a Difference in Ofua VI Primary School, Simon Said narrates

When I fled the war in South Sudan in December 2016 with my family, we were settled in Ofua VI, Block C in Terego district. I am both a farmer and a teacher. I was teaching at Dodo Sub school while…

Mabruka Musa

Empowering Girls' Education: Mabruka Musa's Journey from Adversity to Aspiration

“I would like to be an accountant and an important person in the future. I will achieve this through reading hard, attending classes, attending prayers, and seeking advice.”15 year old Mabruka Musa,…

Gai Yai

Menstrual Hygiene Kits Help Girls to Keep in School

My name is Gai Yai, and I am 18 years old female from South Sudan living in Uganda. When we left South Sudan for Uganda in 2014, we were settled in Rhino Camp Settlement, Abili Village – Madi Okollo…