Teddy’s story Looking back, Teddy believes her illness started when she was young. After a case of cerebral malaria, she was taken to medical hospitals, received treatment and seemed to
Paulson was born alone, the only child of his mother and father. Growing up, he lived at his father’s extended family homestead. He attended school until Senior 6, and then
Harriet’s story Harriet first began to experience mental health challenges after she delivered her first born. With her husband out of the country, Harriet travelled to a hospital far from
Jane – Uganda’s first peer support worker for mental health In her early life, Jane followed a calling to become a religious nun, taking up her training after completing her
Jeanette Jeanette was in her final year of University in 2011. She was studying for a degree in Economics in Kampala and living with her family. During the last semester,
Hello there, we are excited to enter this new year 2021 with you our Peers, Partners, friends and well wishers. Let’s keep up the spirit of reaching out to communities
The Institutional strengthening and outreach peer support project resumed following the easing of COVID-19 lock down. The second mutual support meeting happened on 28th/July/2020 on Tuesday at Butabika National Referral
James’ mental health journey. Learning from lived experience: James’* story James’ story starts when he returned to Uganda, after studying for a degree overseas. He was a high-flying student with
All the bright Places(Film). A tender antihero drama about mental health and young love which reminds us that even the heroes in our lives may need us in unexpected of
Peer Nation Training on WHO quality of life assessment. A one day training on WHO quality of life assessment for Peer Nation members who are on the front line of
