It Takes a Village to Raise a Child: Reflections on the Community That Nurtured Me

Recently I have come to the deep realization that I am the people who nurtured and groomed me as a child. I have always told myself that I am purely me with not as much influence of the people who have had a hand in my growing up. My whole being is purely influenced by…

Community Libraries as a Vital Tool for Community Empowerment

I attended the Reading for the Future Conference organised by the Reading Association of Uganda a week ago and I got enmeshed in the idea of improving the reading culture of our children. In the process I also met a gentleman who rides around in Western Uganda on his bike visiting schools with his mini library,…

Giving is sharing – Thank you my online community. #TweetHelpForTweeps

Let me begin this blog with this inspiration quote…   Now my testimony. When I was mugged and robbed that warm Saturday night that still haunts and horrifies me, the person who picked me and dropped home from the road side knew me from Facebook. Hello Ocan Brian. When I had no idea what to do after…