
Children

7 December 2024, 3:17 pm
16 days of activism: The rise of street children in Moroto
By Byamukama Alozious Over the years, street children from the Karamoja region have become increasingly visible in bustling towns such as Kampala, Soroti, and Jinja. Now, the crisis is hitting closer to home, as Moroto Municipality faces a growing number…

4 December 2024, 6:34 pm
Ministry warns learners against human trafficking ahead of holidays
By Otim Moses Arapmoi The Coordination Office for the Prevention of Human Trafficking, under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, has urged holidaymakers to be vigilant about human trafficking as they return home for the long holiday. ASP Rukuna Memory made…

2 December 2024, 11:41 am
Unseen Heroes: Celebrating the Heart and Hope in Children’s Homes
By Regina Nassanga In the second part of celebrating the heart and hope in children’s home in Abakyala Tweyogerere radio program, we focus on the importance of community responsibility and ownership of children’s homes through donations and volunteerism.

2 December 2024, 11:33 am
Unseen Heroes: Celebrating the Heart and Hope in Children’s Homes
By Regina Nassanga Listen to Part One of Abakyala Tweyogerere radio program where we create awareness about the contributions of caregivers at Children’s homes. Many people might not be fully aware of the challenges that children in these homes face…

29 November 2024, 12:53 pm
Iceland government contributes US$1 million to UNICEF to empower adolescent moth…
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa The Embassy of Iceland in Kampala and UNICEF have today signed an agreement worth US$1 million to empower vulnerable adolescent mothers to access multi-sectoral and inclusive social protection, early childhood development and parenting support services. The…

21 November 2024, 9:16 pm
Women leaders in Moroto challenged with the increasing number of street children
By Byamukama Alozious Women leaders in Karamoja, particularly from Moroto district, are raising concerns over the growing number of street children in Moroto municipality. This issue was highlighted during an interactive dialogue on public accountability, where women leaders were equipped…

13 November 2024, 11:10 am
27 missing children in Kitgum: Police urge parental vigilance
By Otim Moses Arapmoi The Child and Family Protection Unit (CFPU) of the Uganda Police Force in Kitgum district has registered 27 cases of missing children over the past ten months. Mr. Michael Obong, head of CFPU at Kitgum Central…


4 October 2024, 12:07 pm
Resilience Journey To Trauma Healing Through Counselling, Cultural Activities Pe…
By Cinderella Ayebare Kiryandongo, Uganda Children who witness violence during war often struggle with depression, says Musiime Naboth, a mental health expert with the Refugee Law Project. Many arrive traumatized, unable to speak or cry nonstop. “Their experiences vary, but…

4 October 2024, 11:57 am
Resilience Beyond Borders: How Child-Headed Refugee Children in Uganda are Build…
By Cinderella Ayebare Kiryandongo, Uganda In Uganda’s refugee settlements, a remarkable story of resilience unfolds. The child-headed families who fled from war-torn South Sudan are striving to rebuild their lives. Despite overwhelming challenges, Oslam, Taban and Akisi are determined to…