Holding On to Dreams: Jerusha ’s Path from Hardship to Opportunity.

When our Father passed on, school fees and scholastic materials became one of my biggest challenges in life. My mother couldn’t afford most of the
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Shaped by Lessons, Guided by People: The Road to Becoming a Teacher, Ssendagire ‘s Story.

My name is Ssendagire. I am a teacher by profession and currently a Senior Teacher and Director of Studies at Masanafu Secondary School, a role
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How Community Support and Art Transformed Tracy ‘s Story Around.

I, Tracy would be a professional chef if there were no obstacles in life. That’s my dream. I love cooking and preparing different dishes, and
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Missed Lessons, New Beginnings: How I Fortunate, Later Found My Way.

“Growing up, I Fortunate never thought I would ever learn how to make a basket. I remember watching my grandmother weave them, her fingers moving
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From Doubt to Confidence: Lyton’s Journey to Realizing Her Voice Matters.

“I used to sit in the back, quietly drawing. I never spoke unless I had to. Not because I didn’t want to—but because I, Lyton
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She Chose School Again: Flavia’s Unfinished Story

“I want to be a doctor. Right now, I help my big sister with her tea business to support our family. We wake up early,
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Becoming an artist wasn’t the dream—It became the answer.

“My first priority in life is my family. My second is art. The third one is me. Growing up in Congo, I always had dreams,
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Story 2: Nakimuli’s Journey of Strength, Purpose and Hope.

When I was a schoolgirl, I used to love running relays. Most of my friends knew me for that. One day, we participated in a
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Story 1: Building Ideas That Work: The Story of Masambu

“I would like to become either a journalist, an inventor, an astrologer, or an astronomer. I know an astrologer studies stars and their meaning, while
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Art for Educators Training – Empowering Teachers to Use Arts Education to Support Students’ Social, Emotional, and Learning Needs

On the 29 March 2025, we convened teachers from 21 primary schools in Kampala. The full-day training aims to equip teachers from low-income schools to
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