Unarmed Civilian Peacekeeping in Mindanao, Philippines: My Story
narmed civilian peacekeeping plays a vital role in conflict zones. Most international peacekeepers engaged in this type of work are deployed in countries other than their own. That means they shed light on what’s happening locally. Their presence allows the world to see what’s happening in places affected by conflict through the eyes of someone […]
Snakes in the Grass: Tales from South Sudan
People always say humanitarian work is full of sacrifices. But let me tell you, you don’t get what that means until you’re out in the field, deep in a place like South Sudan. I spent over five years working in South Sudan with three different organizations and trust me, it’s a place where challenges are […]
Government lacks commitment to UPE
Written by Alex Okello Ouma At Okol primary school in Omot sub-county in Pader, studying under the tree is all but normal to an estimated 300 pupils. According to the head teacher, Mr. Omech Ben Robert, some pupils walk for over 5 kilometers to and fro school every day because of their desire and willingness […]
Food Insecurity in Acholi needs many interventions
Yona Okori, 78, a resident of Padibe sub-county in Kitgum district believes that the current wave of hunger in Acholi sub-region is because the Acholi no longer store food in the granary (dero). He says in the 1970s until the early 1990s, many communities in Acholi produced and stored a lot of food in the […]