Tag: child soldiers

By Diana Alaroker, Global Fellow from Uganda In Northern Uganda, where I grew up, educating a young girl like myself was not a priority. My culture is patrilineal, so my… Continue reading African women are brave, and there cannot be just one day to celebrate them

By Jassi K. Sandhar, Global Research Fellow As we wind down the end of another year, I am amazed at how much we have achieved within our network and the… Continue reading A Look Back on 2022: a year of growth and strengthened solidarity around the globe

By Geoffrey Omony, 2018 Goldin Global Fellow, Uganda We are delighted to announce the launch of YOLRED’s new apprentice program for Children Born of War (CBOW). In the Northern Ugandan… Continue reading YOLRED Begins Apprenticeship Program for Children Born of War

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Uganda in late March, most people who live from hand-to-mouth, saw their lives crumble as their businesses were closed and sources of livelihoods shut. According… Continue reading YOLRED Provides Critical Supplies to Families Struggling to Survive COVID-19

Early this year, I and Diana attended a two days’ workshop in Nairobi organize by the Antislavery Knowledge Network (AKN) with the aim to contribute to a critical conversation on… Continue reading Prevention, Reintegration, and Healing of ex-Child Combatants in Northern Uganda

By Geoffrey Waringa, Goldin Global Fellow, Kenya On Feb 3rd, 4th and 5th, GATHER global alumni from Uganda Miss Diana Alaroker and Geoffrey Omony of Youth Leaders for Restoration and Development (YOLRED), the first organization… Continue reading Global Fellows Meet in Kenya

On August 6, Global GATHER alumni Lissette Mateus from Colombia, and Diana Alaroker and Geoffrey Omony from Uganda engaged in an online video conversation about child soldiers and war-affected children… Continue reading GATHER Alumni Focus on Child Soldiers, Mitigating Trauma

Warm greetings from Uganda! On Saturday, April 20, Youth Leadership for Restoration and Development (YOLRED) organized a community dialogue, called a ‘Kabake,’ where the community was granted a platform to… Continue reading Solving Tough Issues through Community Parliaments in Uganda

Young girls from Northern Uganda were ambitious and had dreams like children born in different parts of the world. They had dreams of becoming great leaders, doctors, pilots and engineers… Continue reading She Will Rise!