On March 15th, 2025, Kalangala Island experienced one of the most devastating storms in history. The storm came suddenly, a dark, swirling mass on Lake Victoria. By the time it made landfall in Kalangala, four lives had been lost. The cyclone-force winds uprooted trees, flattened buildings, and left the island community in ruins. A Fight […]
Deadly Kalangala Cyclone Claims Lives, Survivors Evacuated Read More »
In a bid to curb rising cases of child exploitation, early pregnancies, and defilement; Mifumi with authorities in Bugiri District, are set to pass an ordinance aimed at restricting nighttime fundraising activities. The new measure is spearheaded under the Heroes program; a consortium involving Amref Health Africa, Mifumi and CORDAID which seeks to enhance the
Bugiri Enacts Tougher Measures To Safeguard Children Read More »
Monday, November 11, 2024 Author: Atuki Turner. PHOTO/COURTESY What you need to know: Domestic violence and abuse cause immense suffering to women, yet women are still treated very harshly when accused of violent crimes whether innocent or guilty. Three months ago, Mr Joseph Olokojo was murdered when unknown assailants poured petrol and set him on
Berna’s case exposes harsh reality for women accused of crimes Read More »
In Uganda, the welfare of the child is paramount when determining custody. This principle prioritizes the best interests of the child above all other considerations in legal decisions concerning custody. The application of the welfare principle ensures that the child’s rights and needs are given utmost priority. Many parents are moving towards shared parenting arrangements
On October 6th, 2024, John Carnegie’s family participated in the Ravenscroft Relay Marathon in Jersey to raise funds for Mifumi Primary School in Uganda. This event, held in memory of the late John Carnegie, sought to continue his impactful work in supporting education for rural Ugandan children. Carnegie’s dedication to building the school’s infrastructure is
Family Honors Legacy of John Carnegie in Charity Run for Mifumi Primary School Read More »
The thing that has most shocked the world about Rebecca Cheptegei’s murder is the impunity of the killer. To take a celebrated figure like Cheptegei, just returned from her first Olympics in Paris, still in a celebratory mood, to douse her in petrol and set her alight, feels like a slap in the face. However,
In a male chauvinist community where women are made to believe that being beaten is an act of love from their husband, Mary Magomu, a twenty eight year old woman from Bukiende was surprised to learn that such acts amount to domestic violence, an offence punishable by law. “I did not know that I could
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Lily is a 13-years-old girl from Mbale. You would describe her as a definite entrepreneur if you heard that she took her parents bicycle and gave it to a man to do boda-boda business for her. However, when she went to demand for the money the boda-boda had made, he raped her. Now you’re not
Abandoned Girl raped – village in Mbale turns hostile Read More »
We received a case referred from our Mbale cluster office of a child of 14 years, Janet, who at the time was living with her grandmother when she was tortured by the Uncle. He waited for her by the roadside and hit her on the back with an iron bar for attending a night party.
Beaten and left paralysed for attending a night party – the story of Janet from Budaka. Read More »
In the relentless struggle against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), grassroots movements emerge as transformative agents, steering substantial change within societies. MIFUMI, a non-profit organization, has strategically pioneered the development of a Movement Building Capacity Assessment Tool, a comprehensive strategy aimed at galvanizing communities to challenge the prevailing norms. This article explores MIFUMI’s innovative approach
Empowering Communities Against SGBV: Unveiling MIFUMI’s Trailblazing Movement Approach Read More »
