Fedelis Akoth had once been a lost hope in the forgotten village of Mayuge District, where dreams seemed to wither before they could even take root. At just 16 years old, she had already endured the bitter taste of dropping out of school, a sacrifice...
Rahma, 23 years old and a resilient single mother of two, found herself in a profound state of despair before crossing paths with Act4Africa. Like countless other young mothers, she teetered on the brink of surrender, unaware that a brighter future awaited her and her...
In the quiet village of Busenda, nestled between rolling hills and lush greenery, a transformation was quietly taking place within the heart and mind of a young man aged 19 named Wamoga Sharif. As a member of the Busenda Youth Development group, Wamoga found himself...
Life took an unexpected turn for Joyce at a tender age while attending Buzaya Senior Secondary School in S.4, located in Kamuli District. Unfortunately, she didn't even sit for her O-Level Exams; she had to confront the harsh realities of adulthood. The bright prospects of...
Jane (NOT HER REAL NAME), a young girl full of dreams and aspirations, had her life shattered at the tender age of 14 when she was forced into marriage. Her innocence and childhood were stolen, and she found herself trapped in a world of adult...
Fiona (NOT HER REAL NAME), a courageous 23-year-old woman, has faced unimaginable challenges in her young life. She stands as a symbol of strength and resilience, overcoming the odds stacked against her. Fiona's journey began when she lost her parents, leaving her with a void...
By Vincent De Paul Ogwang - Communication Officer, Act4Africa Giving birth to a child with a disability at the age of 18 was Fatima’s greatest pain. Her child was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, a condition that required extra medical attention she could not afford....
Meet Amina (NOT HER REAL NAME), an adolescent mother who has rewritten the story and defied the odds by returning to school after marrying and having a kid. Due to cultural and domestic pressures, Amina was compelled to marry when she was 15 years old,...
Under the agonising heat and clear skies in Mayuge District, Florence (NOT HER REAL NAME) is bespattered with mud. She scoops a pile of wet mud, throws it with a bang into a brick mould and dashes to a levelled ground to layout the brick. This...
