Friday, 25th September 2026, marked the 11^th and last day of my training. This is my real testimony I am sharing with you.

I used to be a very big fun of Facebook.

I used to go on Facebook a lot and post things. Whether it had sense or not, I would post it.

In retrospect, as I reflect, I posted a lot of nonsense on Facebook.

This is a major conscious awakening that I have gotten from the CPAR Research Writing Masterclass.

The importance of publication in a way that matters for the greater good.

Using words responsibly to create and publish important and useful writings.

This is one major thing that I am proud I have gotten from this training, among others.

I promise to use my new learning and knowledge to advocate for my community through better use of social media, among other powerful tools and publications.

Okullo Boniface is a beneficiary of the Dr. Paul Hargrave Memorial Centre Human Development Project, jointly implemented by CPAR Uganda and Canadian Physicians for Aid and Relief (CPAR). He was among the successful applicants who participated in the CPAR Participatory Action Research Writing Masterclass. He prior also applied for and was selected to participate in the CPAR Research Masterclass. Okullo holds a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education and self-identifies as a “survivor of the war in Northern Uganda.” He testifies as having “witnessed and experienced the long-term effects of the conflict on individuals, families and communities.” An experience which he says has given him “compassion and deep commitment to support disadvantaged people.”