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SASA! Empowers Couple in BidiBidi Settlement to Transform Family Lifeand Livelihood.

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 toUGANET’s SASA! approach, a community intervention addressing gender-based violence andpromoting shared responsibility in households.Before participating in SASA! trainings, Mary carried the bulk of household responsibilitiesalone. She cooked, cleaned, cared for the children, and managed daily family needs withminimal support from Stephen. The imbalance created tension in their marriage and affected thewellbeing of their children.“We used to struggle a lot. I would wake up early...
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How SASA! Transformed Elizabeth’s Family and Community

For ten years, Bidibidi refugee settlement has been home to thousands of South Sudanesefamilies fleeing conflict and seeking safety in Uganda. Among them is Khot Elizabeth Chol, a33-year-old mother of three, who arrived as a child escaping the horrors of war. Life in thesettlement has not been easy, but her journey reveals how change can blossom even in themost difficult environments.When Elizabeth got married and started a family, she quickly realized that much of theresponsibility for their survival fell on her shoulders. She had to cook, clean, take care of...
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