Nandhego Peruth’s Journey to Becoming a Nurse
Nandhego Peruth’s Journey to Becoming a Nurse My name is Nandhego Peruth, and I come from Buyende district. I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Busitema University. I come from a large family with over ten siblings, and I am one of the eldest children. Both my parents are peasant farmers, so […]
Rita’s story: dreaming of teaching
Rita’s story: dreaming of teaching In the picturesque landscapes of the North division in Fort Portal City, Uganda, Rita Kansiime’s story unfolds—a tale of the transformative power of education. Growing up amidst the rolling hills of Fort Portal, Rita’s dream was to become a teacher. Inspired by her favorite teacher, Mr. Ssenyonga, who instilled in […]
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Esther Sunday shares her journey to becoming head teacher
Esther Sunday shares her journey to becoming head teacher “There is always light at every tunnel end” Esther Sunday one of the many FAWE Uganda beneficiaries starts her story. Hers is a story of hope that started from Bukwo District. Her dreams were almost shattered when she was unable to advance her education after Senior […]
Abandoned at 23 years
Abandoned at 23 years “The sky is the limit for Gillian Ayebazibwe, who has already achieved so much. Gillian’s life began with a rocky start when her father neglected the family, leaving her great-grandmother to raise five children. Despite the hardships and challenges, Gillian, the second born in her family was a bright and determined […]
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BEATEN BUT NOT DEFEATED
BEATEN BUT NOT DEFEATED “With the investment that FAWE Uganda through the Forberg scholarship has done for me, a wealthy family generation must start with me.” Gladys Unzia Natal 24 years ago, Gladys was born in Besia Village, Moyo town in Moyo District in a very poor family. Her parents had no reliable source of […]
Keeping Hope Alive
Keeping Hope Alive “I thank FAWE Uganda for breaking the barriers to girls’ futures through education,” a proud FAWE Uganda beneficiary on the Mastercard Foundation scholarship, Dorcus Chelangat cheerfully speaks out. Born and raised in Bukwo district, Dorcus Chelangat shares her vivid and detailed memories of her childhood navigating psychological abuse, kinship care and finding […]
A life empowered by education
A life empowered by education “FAWE Uganda has enabled me to be someone of substance and I now have a career.” Dorothy says proudly. As the youngest of 4 siblings, Dorothy’s life has been transformed after being sponsored by FAWE Uganda. Tragically, Dorothy lost her parents at a tender age and within a short space, […]
Former maid excels in PLE after being given a second chance to education
Former maid excels in PLE after being given a second chance to education Rebecca tells the story of her journey to completing primary education with obvious joy and gratitude. She is one of the beneficiaries of the Second Chance Program that is run by the Forum for African Women Educationists (FAWE) Uganda. The opportunity to […]