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 Winnifrey Bajwera is encouraging women from diverse social spaces to harness the beauty in  planning and managing their finances. Through her Project, Finance For Her,  she is not only enabling women to creatively think outside the box but giving them an extra push to take pride in making and having their own money. Women should become aware of their finances, from the one-on-one, and group coaching sessions that I do. I have realized that most women are afraid to talk about money. Winnifrey begins our chat. Why do you think women are afraid to talk about money?  There is a wall that has been built, more of a stereotype, that when one does not have money, you do not qualify to fit in particular circles, and when you have too much money you are the lioness in the den. The pressure of not having any money has taken a toll on women, in most instances, I have seen ladies in friendship circles borrow money just to attend a girl's trip, or even eat at a luxurious restaurant.

Patricia Nyasuna was inspired by her childhood to start KWE'KO, a community-based organization in Uganda.   As a child, I was loud, so full of life,  and intelligent.  My parents were always happy whenever around me.  I vividly remember, them blowing a trumpet for me during different school competitions, some of which I was never the winner, but as a child, you are always encouraged that everyone is a winner, even when you come last, the finishing line is more pivotal. Patricia narrates. Time has gone by, I have grown into an adult and yet still my parents are my number one fans,  knowing that there is a force behind me that believes, roots, and celebrates my work has kept me grounded.  Every child needs to feed on this energy. I started KWE'KO with two friends to uplift children in the education, health, and social spheres of their lives. We also support women by enabling them to have strong and sustainable livelihoods in addition to equipping them with the informa

Schools in Uganda finally opened after two years of lockdown. We witnessed so many mixed feelings from both the learners and parents too,     as learners shared a bountiful  on covid 19 and its impact: from missing their friends to learning house chores and adjusting to online classes. Parents or caretakers, on the other hand, were scared of the unknown and kept grumbling amidst themselves,   What if we pay the school fees and a lockdown is announced again...hmm January came with a lot, settling into the new year, parents running about to shop and bank,  learners having to readjust to the new school routine, schools registering low -high turn-ups, teachers quitting the profession and some being so overwhelmed with the numbers. In our search for how schools were copying up with the new normal,  we  got to know about Nkono memorial school, a UPE school in  Namutumba District through Catherine Kantono. Catherine unfolds the cries of this government school. Hey Catherine, a qui