How Samalie Kristensen bridges two continents to empower vulnerable children in East Africa. Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | At 52, Samalie Kristensen wears many hats: dedicated social worker, mother of four, active gardener, and passionate humanitarian. Living in Denmark, she balances a full-time career supporting families within the …
Read More »Gov’t proposes seven year jail term for evicting widows, orphans
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government is proposing a jail term of seven years for anyone found guilty of evicting a widow, widower, orphans and other lineal descendants from a home, in case of the death of a spouse. The jail term is suggested in the new Succession Amendment Bill …
Read More »Habitat for Humanity to construct 45 houses for vulnerable people in Kumi
Kumi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Habitat for Humanity Uganda is to construct forty five permanent houses for the vulnerable people in Ongino and Kumi sub-counties in Kumi district. Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical Christian Non-Governmental Organization which provides social housing support to the vulnerable rural households especially women, …
Read More »Film on Kaguri’s Nyaka AIDS Orphans Project premieres Dec 1
Documentary film about the inspiring story of AIDS orphans schools built by one of CNN’s 2012 heroes Jackon Twesigye Kaguri, to premiere in Kampala At 8.00 am on a Friday morning, dozens of pupils line up to receive their breakfast prepared by a team of cooks. Some are orphaned. All …
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