People

Born in 1974 in Oruka village (then part of Amuru district, now in Nwoya district), Francis Umao Ojera committed his life to Jesus Christ on April 15, 2000, after overcoming a series of personal challenges.

Susan Apili, a female representative for PWDs in Kwania district, noted that her district received about seven wheelchairs.

Over the past four years, his home has been targeted multiple times. The first break-in resulted in the loss of household items valued at shs9 million.

Today, children freely attend funerals and stay for days, which was never acceptable in Acholi tradition, says RDC of Agago, Kidega Nabinson.

Access to justice cannot be separated from the economic systems in which women live, says Asel.

The elderly people are now suffering without any help from their offsprings after struggling through medications, education and other development purposely to raise the standards of their children.

Counsel Denis Kiiza, the kingdom legal officer, said that it is important for people to write balanced wills.

Many influential figures, including senior judges and legal professionals, are lobbying for the role, and Wangadya, along with other prominent names like Justice Musa Ssekaana, is seen as a potential candidate.

Sam Oyado, senior community development officer of Kotido district, says that much has not changed about gender based violence because of the different cultural norms.

In all these leadership fights, the Pakistan community in Lango have for years been commended for their generosity to the needy.

Community members are now appealing to the government and development partners implementing gender-related programs to review their strategies and ensure that both men and women are included.

The global theme for the 2026 IWD commemoration is “Give to Gain.”