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17 February 2025, 4:58 pm
Assessing knowledge and skills needs for Journalists in responsive public affair…
By Byamukama Alozious A needs assessment for the “Women in Media” project, aimed at enhancing the capacity of journalists in responsive reporting on public affairs and governance and also improving the skills of women journalists to produce well researched stories,…
31 December 2024, 1:54 pm
Makerere III residents cry out over sanitation issues
By Byamukama Alozious The residents of Kalerwe, a suburb in Kampala’s Kawempe Division, are grappling with severe sanitation issues that are affecting their daily lives. The area, also known as Makerere III Kibe Zone, is plagued by large heaps of…
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…
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…
21 September 2024, 2:48 pm
Aloysius Kasoma reflects on the importance of responsible journalism in addressi…
Byamukama Alozious Aloysius Kasoma, a senior journalist at New Vision, primarily works on the business desk but has a keen interest in gender-based issues and children’s welfare. Recently, Kasoma attended a training organised by the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA),…
19 September 2024, 10:27 pm
Austrian Development Corporation, UMWA continues its efforts to combat GBV
By Annet Nakato The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) is intensifying its campaigns against gender-based violence (GBV) in Uganda by training journalists to report effectively on GBV stories and create an impact. As part of its efforts, UMWA, funded by…
26 August 2024, 1:49 pm
Little Miss Uganda supports survivors of Kiteezi landfill
By Robbina Nanfuka Kiteezi accident survivors urge government for increased support. Survivors of the Kiteezi landfill accident have called on the government for additional support to help them secure essential resources. This appeal was made during a donation event facilitated…
22 August 2024, 5:48 pm
Qweshunga has organised an exciting gathering of givers
By Annet Nakato Qweshunga, in partnership with other civil society organisations, is proud to announce the upcoming “gathering of givers” event, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at celebrating the spirit of giving and fostering a culture of philanthropy in Uganda. Speaking…