In Uganda, many young children find themselves in situations where their only means of survival is underage working. Such is the case of Okah*, who by the age of just 12 was working as…
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Coming Back to her Grandparents Love
This story is about Viola*, a 12 year old girl who was in her third year of primary school before the Covid-19 lockdown happened. She had been living with her paternal grandparents since she…
Read moreThe Hidden Child Labour
There is a difference between a child doing house chores and child labour. However, the moment chores turn into labour often goes unnoticed.
In Uganda it is traditionally believed… Read more
Walking with a smile
This is the story of a 14-year-old girl called Faith*.
Faith’s father sent her, her mother and two brothers away and they had to live on the streets,… Read more
Do children have a right to work and have money?
“Children should be getting educated, not working. Does that mean they do not have a right to work?” – Adam
The topic of our November inequality debate was “Do children have a right to work…
Read moreI tried to poison myself but woke by the lake in the morning
A mother’s love should be pure, natural, unconditional, and selfless. It is patient, forgiving and present. It’s a tie that binds, a bond that can never be broken. It really takes a lot a…
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