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Heart Beat for Children

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Ronald Lumala is a Ugandan change-maker pre aching so loudly the royal law "love your neighbor as yourself", not only in words but in actions too. His initiative, Raise all African Children (RAAC), has rekindled lost hope in the lives of over 300 vulnerable children especially those living in the slum communities of Uganda and other parts of the continent.    We unfold his story for you... What should we know about RAAC? Raise All African Children Ministries is a Christian-based organization that began way back in 2017.  We believe that every child deserves to grow up into the person they were created to be, but above all into a Christ-Centered leader that the world is looking for. How did this movement begin? I used to reach out to vulnerable children from different rural and slum communities that were in great dire need. Th ese were homeless kids that slept in the gutters, downtown and had lost hope of what the future holds for them. Tell us about yo

The Decor Hub

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Meet Procee Akuno, a Ugandan female entrepreneur that used the lockdown period to create a decor hub, Design Osama. Tell us about your company?  Design Osama is  an interior home adding a touch of customized cushions and pillows to homes and offices. We also do a bit of graphic designing. What inspired you to start Design Osama?  I have always loved to create and see spaces that look  beautiful.  Do you have any fond childhood memories that triggered your passion as a creative artist? Oh yes, I used to plait grass and pretend it was hair so that I could learn how to braid, and I learned. Did you love art while at school? More than 100 percent, I also believe I was naturally born an artist.  While my classmates found Art a difficult subject, it was as easy as ABC to me. Many people do not take art seriously, Is there anyone that has encouraged you to pursue it?  My father has always encouraged me and my siblings to follow our dreams. He was very comfortable with me pursuing art othe