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Recognizing the People Behind Positive Change On 21 April 2026, the Acholi Inn Hotel in Gulu was filled with celebration, inspiration, and a shared commitment to advancing gender equality and inclusion. The National Champions Advancing Inclusion Awards brought together community leaders, civil society organizations, policymakers, cultural representatives, and advocates from across Northern Uganda to recognize […]

How One Youth Leader in Kitgum Is Cultivating Respect, Opportunity, and Inclusion As an agroforestry technician and agronomist, Boniface Otukene understands the importance of nurturing growth. Whether caring for crops, supporting young people in his community, or raising his own family, he believes that lasting change requires patience, commitment, and the willingness to invest in the […]

A Young Clan Leader Promoting Equality, Peace, and Inclusion At just 23 years old, William Bob Labeja is already making a meaningful difference in his community. A vocational training student at Acholi Presidential Hub School in Gulu District and a clan youth leader, William has become a trusted voice for fairness, inclusion, and peaceful conflict […]

A Social Worker Dedicated to Fairness, Inclusion, and Peaceful Coexistence At 34 years old, David Ocan has become a trusted voice for fairness and inclusion within his community. Working as a social worker and gender activist, he is known for his calm leadership, community engagement, and dedication to promoting gender equality in everyday life. For […]

A Teacher, Pastor and Advocate for Inclusive Change Charles Owilla Kinyera, 33, moves between two worlds in his daily life: the classroom, where he teaches fashion and design, and the pulpit of Patongo Pentecostal Church, where he serves as a pastor. In both spaces, his message is consistent. Equality is not an abstract idea, but […]

Warm season’s greetings! ✨  As we conclude the year, we extend our sincere thanks to our partners and supporters. This year has reinforced the importance of collaboration. Despite challenging circumstances, the progress we made together would not have been possible without your commitment, trust, and shared vision. Together, we achieved several important milestones at Jeremiah Lucas […]

Follow the Awards Ceremony – Live! Today marks the grand finale of Jeremiah Lucas Opira Memorial Essay Contest 2025, as we gather to celebrate the creativity, critical thinking, and courage of young voices from Northern Uganda. Since the contest launched on 15 September 2024, students have worked with dedication to craft essays that not only […]

We strive towards a more equitable world On February 20, the World Day of Social Justice highlights the importance of fighting poverty, exclusion, and inequality to build a fairer society. Social justice is about ensuring that all people have the opportunity to live dignified lives, regardless of background, gender, or socio-economic status. This day aligns […]

Our hero – Tamar “Samali” Opira Today, on International Women’s Day, we want to take the opportunity to write about Tamar “Samali” Opira, who was the co-founder and initiator of JLOF. Her parents were pioneers in that they sent all their children to school at a time when education for girls was not valued and […]