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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…
14 August 2024, 8:37 pm
Yamaha centre’s Godfrey Muhiirwe donates 300 bed sheets to Kiteezi residen…
By Annet Nakato The chairman of Yamaha centre, Godfrey Muhiirwa, stepped forward to provide aid to the affected families of the Kiteezi landfill tragedy. He mobilised essential items, including shelter materials such as 300 pairs of bed sheets. Muhiirwa and…