
My Story – Nansereko Shanita
"I was fortunate to be in the right place at the right time. Otherwise, I might have become just another statistic." Shanita shares her journey from Kimombasa to advocating for the girl child.
Our Stories
Real stories from Bwaise and beyond: young people finding their voice, returning to school, and building livelihoods.

"I was fortunate to be in the right place at the right time. Otherwise, I might have become just another statistic." Shanita shares her journey from Kimombasa to advocating for the girl child.

From sleeping by the roadside in Kampala to growing maize and rice in Luwero, two brothers show what young people can do with the right support.

After losing his mum, one young man fell into anxiety and depression without a name for it. A community session changed that: "We are all going through something—don't hesitate to reach out for help."

Before each new term, our Flow with Dignity campaign gives children in Bwaise scholastic materials and sanitary pads, easing the burden they carry into the school year.

From his lowest moment to the classroom and the carpentry workshop: Ashraf's story is one of resilience, determination and hard work.
Our Story Competition is building a library of original children's stories in English and African indigenous languages.
