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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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