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
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Prevention, Reintegration, and Healing of ex-Child Combatants in Northern Uganda
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
YOLRED Hosts Annual Cultural Celebration to Promote Healing
By Geoffrey Omony, Goldin Global Fellow, Uganda In Acholi, song and dance are fundamental parts of cultural heritage. They are used to retell important historical events as well as critique… Continue reading YOLRED Hosts Annual Cultural Celebration to Promote Healing
It is Never Too Late to Learn
YOLRED Host Celebration for 12 Never Late Graduates Like the famous Chinese Proverb states: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” On July 20, 2019, at… Continue reading It is Never Too Late to Learn
Solving Tough Issues through Community Parliaments in Uganda
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
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She Will Rise!
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!
Nothing For Us Without Us
On the 3rd of October, 2018, we at Youth Leaders for Reconciliation and Development (YOLRED) hosted our community visioning summit, an important part of the Gather curriculum, which was attended… Continue reading Nothing For Us Without Us
Going Big in South Africa
What a year! What a week! Two years ago, I set out on a crazy journey of helping African youths discover their light – their creative talents – and supporting… Continue reading Going Big in South Africa
“Community Parliaments” Launched in Uganda
Last February, Goldin Institute’s partner in northern Uganda, YOLRED, piloted its first “community parliament” in the villages of Bwongatira, sub-county, parish of Punena/Lukoid; as well as Lamogi sub-county, Gurguru Parish.… Continue reading “Community Parliaments” Launched in Uganda