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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…
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…
9 September 2024, 1:41 pm
Early school start times harm childhood well-being: policy reforms urged
By Byamukama Alozious An audio news feature on “Violence against children: A harsh reality affecting their Joy and wellbeing” sheds light on the distressing cries of young learners forced into early morning routines for school. Parents and experts share their…
19 August 2024, 11:16 am
Former street children rebuild their lives through education at African Hearts
By Robbina Nanfuka & Byamukama Alozious Three children, once victims of domestic violence, have transformed their lives through education. Ntondo Erisa, Nankota Edrin, and Muzyunyi Sadam were driven to the streets due to family conflicts, but their fortunes changed positively…
29 July 2024, 2:45 pm
Sex education for teenage girls and boys
By Catherine Apalat and Regina Nassanga Listen to Mama FM’s radio programme on the importance of early sex education for young girls and boys in communities and schools. Find the link here: The radio production is in Luganda. This article…
15 July 2024, 3:46 pm
Child abuse, psychological torture reported in Wakiso district
By Robina Nanfuka & Byamukama Alozious A disturbing case of child abuse and psychological torture has surfaced in Muguluka village, Kidandali, Hoima Road, Wakiso District, Namayumba Subcounty. 10-year-old Jane, a Primary 5 student at St. Edward Primary School, has been…
7 May 2024, 8:57 pm
Nuhu’s vision mixed up with mountains
Robbina Nanfuka Nuhu, a primary 4 pupil at Honey Suckle Primary School in Kireka, Luweero district, faces significant obstacles in pursuing his education. His father, Hajji Kakooza, with a large family to support, neglects Nuhu’s right to education. It falls…
14 March 2024, 3:02 pm
Nalongo struggles with a rejected boy
By Robinah Nanfuka Nalongo Nakawuka is struggling with a baby boy who was rejected by his biological parents when he was only 9 monthsin Kireka village Luweero district. Nakawuka says her son Henry Mirundi failed to provide assistance to the…