October 2025

In Nambale Sub- County, Iganga District, lives Namusosa Rachael, a determined 16-year-old girl whose courage and resilience continue to inspire her community. Born with a visual impairment, Rachael’s early years were filled with challenges that are unimaginable. From an early age, she faced an uphill battle not only navigating daily life with limited sight but […]

In the village of Busalam, Luuka District, Musasizi Kevin, a 42-year-old single mother of two, has defied the odds to build a life of resilience and independence. Living with a physical disability, Kevin faced numerous challenges in providing for her children, relying primarily on small-scale farming to make ends meet. But everything changed when she

In Iganga District, the voice of Mudola Micah, a journalist working with Apex Radio, has become a powerful force for inclusion and social change. Known for his engaging programs and community-centered reporting, Micah’s journey from a media practitioner to a passionate advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities is a story of transformation, learning,

In the village of Bulluta, Mayuge District, lives Miriam Asemire, a 65 year old mother of eleven children. Living with a physical disability, Minamu has faced a lifetime of challenges from daily mobility struggles to social stigma and poverty. Raising such a large family on her own, with limited income opportunities, seemed nearly impossible. “Many

In Buwaya Sub- County, Mayuge District, the story of Katooko Shafiga unfolds, a young woman whose determination became steps of hope for others. Born with a physical disability, Shafiga grew up facing the realities of stigma, limited opportunities, and social exclusion yet, she never allowed her disability to silence her dreams. With a certificate in

Kalembe Aidha, a remarkable leader from Magamaga, lives with both physical and visual impairments, yet her journey is one of empowerment, resilience, and advocacy. As the chairperson of the Better Together Association of Women and Girls with Disabilities, founded with the support of IDIWA, Aidha has proven to be a tireless advocate for the rights

Born with a physical disability in Kityerera sub-county, Mayuge district, 42 years, mother of eight children Mirabu Awori’s life was once filled with uncertainty. She depended entirely on small-scale farming, which barely produced enough to feed her family. Many times, her children went to school hungry and nearly dropped out because she couldn’t afford scholastic