Ms. Norah Mukebezi Opiio spreading freshly harvested calyces of Hibiscus Sabdariffa to dry. Ms. Norah Mukebezi Opiio is an out-grower for hibiscus sabdariffa for Alinga Farms. She lives in Pallisa County in Pallisa District in Eastern Uganda. Alinga Farms, a Social Enterprise that is located in Kadoki Village, Akadot Parish, Pallisa Sub-County in Pallisa District, is … Continue reading Grow Hibiscus Sabdariffa and other high value crops for your good health and wealth
Dr. Ocen on Study I: Cohort of educated young women and the gendered politics of courts
Education is supposed to produce a certain level of agency. It is supposed to help you innovate, to transform situations and to be relevant. We, the research team, want to know whether we have educated unemployed youth in rural Lango. We see people going to school, people graduating from school. We want to explore how … Continue reading Dr. Ocen on Study I: Cohort of educated young women and the gendered politics of courts
Akullo Betty’s gender lens on Ugandan’s concept of work
When I worked in a law firm, I realized that that was not my calling, because I am person who likes to support people in need. But when a person comes to a law firm, most times it is about how much money do you have for this work. And most women who would come, … Continue reading Akullo Betty’s gender lens on Ugandan’s concept of work
Akullo Betty on the church and gender issues induced unemployment
Our chief guest (Mr. Alex B. Okello, Permanent Secretary of the Directorate of Ethics and Integrity, Office of the President and Member of the CPAR Uganda Board of Directors), I remember when he used to work with the Uganda Human Rights Commission, they interviewed me, and I lost the job. Why did I lose the … Continue reading Akullo Betty on the church and gender issues induced unemployment
Omonya advocates the self-help think of let us do this ourselves
At school the expectation of the young people is much - I am getting out, I get a good job, I will get a good car, you know, I will have a lot of money. But from the first day, after graduation, when there is no job, the expectations begin to wane. They become frustrated … Continue reading Omonya advocates the self-help think of let us do this ourselves
Lira University honored to associate with Challenging Categories Project
As Lira University and in particular, the Faculty of Education of Lira University, we are very deeply honoured and gratified to have this project, "Challenging Categories: Educated Unemployed Youth as Institutional Innovators in Rural Uganda" associated with us. We want to say, whatever role this project needs from the Lira University Faculty of Education, we … Continue reading Lira University honored to associate with Challenging Categories Project
Professor Enon praises CPAR Uganda Lira Learning Centre
"I had not known anything to do with CPAR Uganda, I didn’t know where it was located. When I came here (CPAR Uganda Lira Learning Centre) I found a very nice place; very good group of people; and they gave us a very good local meal, which was very encouraging." Prof. J. C. Enon, Head … Continue reading Professor Enon praises CPAR Uganda Lira Learning Centre
When successful be approachable to youth, encourages Prof. Orach
Young people having access to inspiring people tends to be a matter of chance. That’s the tragedy we have. The young people may be even shy to reach out to the people they think are up there or who they may think are not even approachable. We should be able to grow, I want to … Continue reading When successful be approachable to youth, encourages Prof. Orach
It isn’t enough to give learners only theoretical knowledge, says Prof. Orach
As a person who has been in the education system, as a teacher for many years, the biggest challenge that we have is our university education is so theoretical. You find that training and education at a lower level might give more practical skills to people than at a higher level. Increasingly, our focus should … Continue reading It isn’t enough to give learners only theoretical knowledge, says Prof. Orach
Prof. Orach on why educating girls and women should be a priority
The women folk, the girl child, the female, are more vulnerable in terms of their survival livelihood compared to men. And, therefore, education to the girl child is critical. This is because it brings in enlightenment and knowledge. Knowledge about being aware of themselves, their bodies, for instance. That to me is the beginning. If … Continue reading Prof. Orach on why educating girls and women should be a priority
