An inspirational journey of Anna Harriet Azowa a para table tennis player

4 July 2024, 1:38 pm

By Paul Kabali

Meet Anna Harriet Azowa, a young woman who defies the hardships faced by many children with disabilities in Uganda. Her story is one of victory.

At just 16 years old, Anna, a student at Caltec Academy in Makerere, has beaten the odds to become a champion table tennis player. Born into poverty in Moyo district, Northern Region of Uganda, Anna’s life took a tragic turn when she lost her arm due to an accident caused by her alcoholic father. Click Here to listen to her full story.

The news feature is supported by Women in News WAN IFRA Social Impact Reporting Initiative (SIRI)