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Back in the day, people who wore glasses were seen as having a problem with their eyesight. For others, they were thought to be the serious type, probably someone who spent most of their time reading books.

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Theoplus, who is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication, says his goal is to become a strong voice for people with disabilities because he understands their challenges firsthand.

Having started at the lowest rank as a Human Resource (HR) assistant, Florence Nakiyinji, the director of HR and administration, said her progressive growth is one of the reasons she is still at Uganda Christian University (UCU).

Whenever there is a power blackout in Mukono town, it affects the hostel where Diana Nakiyemba lives. As a result, the only option the fourth-year student of Bachelor of Laws at Uganda Christian University (UCU) had was traveling back to the main campus, so she can access electricity light to read her books.

In the midst of that lesson, Ateme discovered gardening. Within the school’s garden, pupils engaged in practical work twice a week – every Wednesday and Saturday. There, among plants, Ateme began a lifelong relationship with agriculture.

When Micheline Ugara Mazo arrived in Uganda more than six years ago, all she wanted was to pursue a university education. She did not care what course she studied. To get herself ready for education in Uganda, Ugara Mazo, a native of he Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),  took lessons in English for more than eight months.