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Michael, a teacher of Akia Primary School, Lira-Northern Uganda narrates his story

Training changes Lives in Lira School

Part 7 of our series of blog posts from our online exhibition highlighting the impact of mindfulness training in schools in Lira, Northern Uganda. With our support, our partner St Francis Family…

Polycarp is smiling at the camera with his arms raised

Teacher’s life changing experience

Part 6 of our series of blog posts from our online exhibition highlighting the impact of mindfulness training in schools in Lira, Northern Uganda. With our support, our partner St Francis Family…

Group of about 10 people stand around the omuramura tre

JPC Hoima “Omuramura” creates peace in land dispute

pMediation over matters of land and helping families in distress due to boundary issues forms a key part of the day to day work of the Justice and Peace Commission within the…

Elizabeth answering a question on the chalk board during a class session

One student’s transformation

Part 5 of our series of blog posts from our online exhibition highlighting the impact of mindfulness training in schools in Lira, Northern Uganda. With our support, our partner St Francis Family…

The parties take a photo with JPC mediation officer after a peaceful resolution of the matter

The Justice and Peace Commission (JPC), Hoima Catholic Diocese, Uganda with the support of Viatores Christi and Misean Cara, offer mediation services to people and communities in disputes with the aim of…

Okello Peter wears a blue suit jacket and a yellow t shirt and looks directly at the camera

Improved grades, increased enrolment and happier students

Part 4 of our series of blog posts from our online exhibition highlighting the impact of mindfulness training in schools in Lira, Northern Uganda. With our support, our partner St Francis Family…

The elderly on board as they travel from their respective homes going to BMCTI day program.

Putting an end to loneliness and isolation for the elderly in Kabarole, Uganda

Our partner project in western Uganda strives to support the elderly and equip them so that they can be self-sufficient. With the support of Viatores Christi (VC), Bishop Magambo Counsellor Training Institute…

Patrick (left) being handed a VC t-shirt by VC Staff Member Rose

All children love to be in school

Part 3 of our series of blog posts from our online exhibition highlighting the impact of mindfulness training in schools in Lira, Northern Uganda. With our support, our partner St Francis Family…

Secondina Akidi with her pupils at Burlobo primary school ni Lira district, Northern Uganda

From Feared to Respected

Part 2 of our series of blog posts from our online exhibition highlighting the impact of mindfulness training in schools in Lira, Northern Uganda. With our support, our partner St Francis Family…

Akech with her daughter at their home in Lira, Northern Uganda. They are hugging while smiling at the camera.

My mother has changed for the better

Part 1 of our series of blog posts from our online exhibition highlighting the impact of mindfulness training in schools in Lira, Northern Uganda. With our support, our partner St Francis Family…

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