Uganda

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Hello, my name is Shanel. I’m a student at the Busega Community School for the Deaf and Blind.

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

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

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

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.

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!

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