In the fabric of everyday existence, uncertainty is an ever-present thread. Uncertainty forces us to navigate uncharted paths and seize unforeseen possibilities. For 65-year-old Joshua Masereka, a now-retired but once devoted teacher, this thread of uncertainty would unravel a remarkable journey of newfound purpose and impact. After retiring from his…

#Stories of Resilience: Two Refugee Women, One Purpose — Empowering Children through Foundational Numeracy and Literacy Hardship and resilience often go hand in hand. Two extraordinary women, Alice Achom, 46, and Mariana Andrea, 41, have been profiles of courage, inspiration, and determination. …

#TuesdayTales |“PERIODS SHOULD END SENTENCES, NOT AN EDUCATION” By Brian Ainamani Welcome to the first installment of our #TuesdayTales series for 2023, where we share stories from our heroes in the field. This week, we are taking you on a journey with 15-year-old Aisha Nanyombi, a teenager who was met with choruses of mocking cheers when she experienced…

By Sharon Amutuhaire Welcome to the last installment of #TuesdayTales, a series of stories from the field, told firsthand by our Building Tomorrow Fellows. When the primary housekeeping responsibilities fall on single mother Agnes, she must keep her eldest daughter, 12-year-old Enid, home from school to provide an extra set…

By Grace Nakafeero Welcome back to #TuesdayTales, a series of stories from the field, told firsthand by our Building Tomorrow Fellows. Today, you will meet 8-year-old Patricia, a girl who went without basic schooling for several years, never gaining the opportunity to learn to read or write. Thanks to Building…

By Namagambe Zaharah Welcome back to #TuesdayTales, a series of stories from the field, told firsthand by our Building Tomorrow Fellows. In honor of World Food Day, celebrated on October 16, today’s story recognizes Cohort 6 Fellow Namagambe Zaharah’s efforts to ensure students at St. Peter’s Buronzi Primary School receive…

Building Tomorrow Community Education Volunteer helps teenage mother return to school after two years of pandemic silence It is 6 a.m. in Jeeja 1 Village, Kiryandongo District, Western Uganda. In a mud-brick, grass-thatched home, 16-year-old Sandra Ajok sits reading elementary science by candlelight. Upon hearing a distant rooster crow, Sandra…

By Achileo Kasozi Welcome back to #TuesdayTales, a series of stories from the field, told firsthand by our Building Tomorrow Cohort 6 Fellows. Today, you’ll meet 21-year-old Kato Jackson, a young man whose education was cut short in 2017 after inheriting the role of the family’s primary provider. Five years…

By Nuwamanya Dasan Welcome back to #TuesdayTales, a series of stories from the field, told firsthand by our Building Tomorrow Cohort 6 Fellows. They recently competed in a two-month-long storytelling competition, with Building Tomorrow Uganda colleagues choosing their top 10 submissions. Today, you’ll meet Dan, a nine-year-old boy from Sembabule…