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Mary Poni and Stephen Jabuga, a couple residing in Zone 2 of BidiBidi Refugee Settlement, have experienced remarkable changes in their family life and economic wellbeing thanks to UGANET’s SASA! approach, a community intervention addressing gender-based violence and promoting shared responsibility in households. Before participating in SASA! trainings, Mary carried the bulk of household responsibilities alone. She cooked, cleaned, cared for the children, and managed daily family needs with minimal support from Stephen. The imbalance created tension in their marriage and affected the wellbeing of their children. “We used to... Read More

Mukondo village in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, Kyegegwa District, is a quiet cluster of homes where children play between small shops and women carry bundles of firewood on their heads. Amid the daily bustle/hustle, Agnes Furaha stands out,  not because of wealth or influence, but because of the story she carries and the hope she has rebuilt for herself and her family. A Life Shadowed by Violence Agnes’ early adult life was marked by hardship. Her first marriage in Congo ended in abuse, and after fleeing to Uganda, her second... Read More

Sweswe village in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, Kyegegwa District is a bustling space where families who fled war in Congo are slowly rebuilding their lives. Amid the scattered homes and gardens stands the household of Arajab Banginda and his wife, Murhemula Godfide, a couple whose story embodies the power of transformation. A Past Shaped by Violence When Arajab and Murhemula first arrived in Uganda, their marriage was broken. Arajab was known as a man who refused to cooperate with his wife. He made decisions alone, disregarded Murhemula’s opinions, and often... Read More

In Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, Kyegegwa District, life for many families is a constant struggle against displacement, poverty, and social instability. The settlement, home to thousands of Congolese and Rwandese refugees, is characterized by temporary shelters, limited services, and the ever-present challenges of overcrowding. Yet amid this environment of scarcity and uncertainty, stories of resilience emerge, none more compelling than that of Jean Marie Bisengimana and Tusabe Emado. A Marriage on the Brink Jean Marie and Tusabe’s life together was far from easy. Without a permanent home, they slept in... Read More