Marion Ayugi, a tailoring student from Aputuku Village in Lira District, represents a powerful story of resilience and determination.

Awio Lona, a young mother from Odipa-Wigweng Village in Lira District, is an inspiring beneficiary of the OCA programme.

Joram is 19 years old and the head of his family. His parents passed away several years ago, leaving him to care for his siblings.

25-year-old, Michael Kule, trained in carpentry and gained a Directorate Of Industrial Training (DIT) qualification. He has since set up a small carpentry workshop in the local village where he makes furniture.

In 2023, Rita graduated from Agape of Hope Female Youth Development Association, an organisation that we have been sending tools and equipment to since 2014.

Albert Valley Institute of Vocational Studies Karugutu (AVVIK) in Western Uganda is a progressive secondary school and vocational training institute.

As a mother of two young children, 31-year-old Jovia focuses on providing for her family. She previously ran a small mobile money kiosk that generated a small income.

Jofus, 27, made and sold chapatis at the local market but felt he could do more with his life. This led him to enrol on a metal fabrication and welding course at AVVIK.

Jofrey trained at Basu Bandu Rural Development Association (BRUDA) in sheet metal fabrication and welding.

Fiona, 23, graduated in tailoring at Bulhalho Foundation (BUF) and was awarded a Department of Industrial Training Diploma.