Uganda
Nakamate Shirine
Hello! My name is Shirine, and I am a new student at the Busega Community School for the Deaf and Blind. At the school, I am able to grow in my studies and learn more about Jesus. I attend King Jesus Church in Busega where I am surrounded by men and women who love the
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Hello! My name is Shirine, and I am a new student at the Busega Community School for the Deaf and Blind. At the school, I am able to grow in my studies and learn more about Jesus. I attend King Jesus Church in Busega where I am surrounded by men and women who love the
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Nsubuga Anold
Hello! My name is Anold, and I am a new student at the Busega Community School for the Deaf and Blind. At the school, I am able to grow in my studies and learn more about Jesus!
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Hello! My name is Anold, and I am a new student at the Busega Community School for the Deaf and Blind. At the school, I am able to grow in my studies and learn more about Jesus!
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Namyalo Elianah
Hello! My name is Elianah and I am new at Busega Community School for the Deaf and Blind. I was born deaf and mute. I stay with my mother.
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Hello! My name is Elianah and I am new at Busega Community School for the Deaf and Blind. I was born deaf and mute. I stay with my mother.
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Namuyomba Favor
Hi, my name is Namuyomba Favor! I was born blind and I stay with my mother and father. I just started studying at Busega Community School for the Deaf & Blind and I’m their second blind student! I’m excited to begin to learn my way around the school and to begin to communicate with new
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Hi, my name is Namuyomba Favor! I was born blind and I stay with my mother and father. I just started studying at Busega Community School for the Deaf & Blind and I’m their second blind student! I’m excited to begin to learn my way around the school and to begin to communicate with new
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Nanziri Annet
Hi, my name is Nanziri Annet and I was born deaf and mute. I just started going to Busega Community School for the Deaf & Blind. I used to hang around school and so I have met some of the teachers and students before, but now my aunt allows me to attend the school. My
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Hi, my name is Nanziri Annet and I was born deaf and mute. I just started going to Busega Community School for the Deaf & Blind. I used to hang around school and so I have met some of the teachers and students before, but now my aunt allows me to attend the school. My
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Niyigyena Sophia
Hello! My name is Sophia and I am a new student at Busega Community School for the Deaf and Blind. I was born deaf and mute. My mother had terrible malaria when I was born, and I was actually a twin. My twin died in the womb. I stay with my parents and they are
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Hello! My name is Sophia and I am a new student at Busega Community School for the Deaf and Blind. I was born deaf and mute. My mother had terrible malaria when I was born, and I was actually a twin. My twin died in the womb. I stay with my parents and they are
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Nalubega Shanel
Hello, my name is Shanel. I’m a student at the Busega Community School for the Deaf and Blind.
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Hello, my name is Shanel. I’m a student at the Busega Community School for the Deaf and Blind.
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Namuyunja Jovua
Hello, my name is Jovua. I’m a student at the Busega Community School for the Deaf and Blind. My teachers say I am a good girl.
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Hello, my name is Jovua. I’m a student at the Busega Community School for the Deaf and Blind. My teachers say I am a good girl.
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Kato Brian
Hello, my name is Brian. When I first came to Busega Community School for the Deaf and Blind, my teachers were worried that I wouldn’t adjust. I was angry and mean. But by the end of the first term, I realized everyone was so nice to me and loved me. So I became more friendly
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Hello, my name is Brian. When I first came to Busega Community School for the Deaf and Blind, my teachers were worried that I wouldn’t adjust. I was angry and mean. But by the end of the first term, I realized everyone was so nice to me and loved me. So I became more friendly
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Namuganza Lindah
Hello, my name is Lindah. I’m newly enrolled at the Busega Community School for the Deaf and Blind. I was born premature and my mother found out I was deaf at one and a half years old. My teachers say that I’m a good girl and well behaved. I like to play and interact with
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Hello, my name is Lindah. I’m newly enrolled at the Busega Community School for the Deaf and Blind. I was born premature and my mother found out I was deaf at one and a half years old. My teachers say that I’m a good girl and well behaved. I like to play and interact with
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Kisakye Hyrate
Hello, my name is Hyrate and I’m enrolled at the Busega Community School for the Deaf and Blind. My teachers say I’m a good girl and attend Sunday church services. My mother appreciates all that the school has done for me and my family and she is not a Christian but now regularly attends King
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Hello, my name is Hyrate and I’m enrolled at the Busega Community School for the Deaf and Blind. My teachers say I’m a good girl and attend Sunday church services. My mother appreciates all that the school has done for me and my family and she is not a Christian but now regularly attends King
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Nakiranda Gorretti
My name is Gorretti. Shortly after I was born, I got very sick with measles and lost my hearing. As a result, I did not receive good care at home and often isolated myself from others. When I began going to Busega Community School for the Deaf, my life changed for the better. Now, I
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My name is Gorretti. Shortly after I was born, I got very sick with measles and lost my hearing. As a result, I did not receive good care at home and often isolated myself from others. When I began going to Busega Community School for the Deaf, my life changed for the better. Now, I
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Senfuka Anderson
My name is Anderson and I was born deaf. As a result, my father left my Mom to care for me by herself. Now I am attending Busega Community School for the Deaf where I have learned sign language. I am so happy here and love to learn with my new friends. I attend King
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My name is Anderson and I was born deaf. As a result, my father left my Mom to care for me by herself. Now I am attending Busega Community School for the Deaf where I have learned sign language. I am so happy here and love to learn with my new friends. I attend King
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Lukenya Alpha
My name is Alpha and I am not sure how or when I became deaf. I was born into a large Muslim family, and consequently, my Dad was not sure how to care for me amongst so many others. Under the care of one of my Dad’s wives, I was introduced to Busega Community School
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My name is Alpha and I am not sure how or when I became deaf. I was born into a large Muslim family, and consequently, my Dad was not sure how to care for me amongst so many others. Under the care of one of my Dad’s wives, I was introduced to Busega Community School
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Nabukenya Harriet
My name is Harriet and I was born deaf, and as a result, was not well cared for by my parents. I have completed only 2 years of school in my lifetime making it very challenging for me to learn. Despite my developmental delay, I am very happy and thankful to be enrolled at Busega
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My name is Harriet and I was born deaf, and as a result, was not well cared for by my parents. I have completed only 2 years of school in my lifetime making it very challenging for me to learn. Despite my developmental delay, I am very happy and thankful to be enrolled at Busega
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Nalwanga Angela
My name is Angela and I was born deaf. Because my Mom did not know how to care for me, I was left home alone regularly. One day when I was young, some boys in the community came into my home and raped me. I became pregnant with a little girl who I named Precious.
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My name is Angela and I was born deaf. Because my Mom did not know how to care for me, I was left home alone regularly. One day when I was young, some boys in the community came into my home and raped me. I became pregnant with a little girl who I named Precious.
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Ssesanga Steven
My name is Steven and I was born deaf and was abandoned by my parents. Instead, my Grandmother raised me along with many others. One day, I encountered a gang of cruel men who tried to murder me, but failed, leaving me only with a scar on my neck to remind me of that scary
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My name is Steven and I was born deaf and was abandoned by my parents. Instead, my Grandmother raised me along with many others. One day, I encountered a gang of cruel men who tried to murder me, but failed, leaving me only with a scar on my neck to remind me of that scary
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Katamba Adam
My name is Adam. I was born into a Muslim family and not well-cared for due to the stigma attached to the curse of deafness. When I began attending Busega Community School for the Deaf, my story changed. I have learned sign language and can now communicate with others. I have made many new friends
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My name is Adam. I was born into a Muslim family and not well-cared for due to the stigma attached to the curse of deafness. When I began attending Busega Community School for the Deaf, my story changed. I have learned sign language and can now communicate with others. I have made many new friends
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Mutebi Peter
My name is Mutebi and I was born deaf. My Mom is a witch doctor in the community and used to use my difficult situation as a means for her work. I will not easily forget my challenging upbringing. I am, however, so very thankful and happy now as a student at Busega Community School
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My name is Mutebi and I was born deaf. My Mom is a witch doctor in the community and used to use my difficult situation as a means for her work. I will not easily forget my challenging upbringing. I am, however, so very thankful and happy now as a student at Busega Community School
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Birungi Precious
My name is Precious. My Mom, Angela, is deaf and I am blind, making our communication with each other extremely hard. I am grateful for Busega Community School because they have taken me in as their first blind student. As a result, I have learned new ways to improve my living through exercising other senses
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My name is Precious. My Mom, Angela, is deaf and I am blind, making our communication with each other extremely hard. I am grateful for Busega Community School because they have taken me in as their first blind student. As a result, I have learned new ways to improve my living through exercising other senses
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Ogoola Dominic
My name is Dominic and I was born prematurely, resulting in my loss of hearing. My Mom abandoned me shortly after my birth so I was raised by my Aunt, who is a shopkeeper attendant in the community. Today, I attend Busega Community School for the Deaf where I feel welcomed and loved. I am
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My name is Dominic and I was born prematurely, resulting in my loss of hearing. My Mom abandoned me shortly after my birth so I was raised by my Aunt, who is a shopkeeper attendant in the community. Today, I attend Busega Community School for the Deaf where I feel welcomed and loved. I am
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Nadunga Maria
My name is Maria and I was born deaf. Because I have many siblings, it was difficult for my Mom to care for me well. Despite the challenges I faced at home, I am very happy as I am now a student at Busega Community School for the Deaf. Here, I have learned sign language
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My name is Maria and I was born deaf. Because I have many siblings, it was difficult for my Mom to care for me well. Despite the challenges I faced at home, I am very happy as I am now a student at Busega Community School for the Deaf. Here, I have learned sign language
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Namubiru Patience
My name is Patience. When I was born, I did not have hearing. I was one of many siblings and it was difficult for my single Mom to provide adequate care for me. I was never sure of how to communicate with anyone other than through my facial expressions and gestures. Since I have been
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My name is Patience. When I was born, I did not have hearing. I was one of many siblings and it was difficult for my single Mom to provide adequate care for me. I was never sure of how to communicate with anyone other than through my facial expressions and gestures. Since I have been
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