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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…
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. This article…
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…
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…