Stories of Hope

Christine’s new-found hope

Christine’s new-found hope

My  story began when my father left me and my other two siblings with only my mother who would struggle to provide for us. In 2018, life became unbearable and my mother seemed overwhelmed with the responsibilities and she deserted us. My grandmother came and took us...

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A miracle baby for Mercy

A miracle baby for Mercy

Each week, the Te-Kworo Maternal and Child Health clinic saves lives. The cultural acceptance of early marriage in northern Uganda and other places leads to high maternal mortality among girls and young women, and high rates of infant death. Without even simple...

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Sarah’s Story

Sarah’s Story

Like many other expectant mothers in northern Uganda, Sarah Aloyojok faced an extreme challenge early in her pregnancy. At 21 years old, Sarah had been married for five years and had one child when she fell pregnant a second time. Two months into her second pregnancy...

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Back to school for a new Mum

Back to school for a new Mum

My name is Apiyo Mercy, I am 18 years old, and in Senior 2 (Year 8) at Kworo High School. I am the third child in a family of 8 children. My life as a child was good, because I grew up with both parents, who are peasant farmers. They were able to meet most of our...

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