Cultural Gala; a unifying factor
AAH South Sudan through its Capacity Building for Post Conflict Reintegration (CAPOR) project has been implementing a peace-building initiative aimed at supporting peaceful coexistence and reintegration among communities in South Sudan using both main stream and alternative forms of media.
Recently, the project organised a classic fest at the Yei Freedom Square, under the theme ‘Different tribes one culture for peace and unity.’
Children at Makeni Transit Centre receive a treat
Christmas came early for children at the Makeni Transit Centre thanks to a visit by the Kings University Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church children’s department. The visit was part of a life skills training offered by the church during the school holidays. The vocational bible training serves as an avenue through which values and virtues are instilled to the children with an aim of transforming their world view and molding them into better members of society.
Positive Living; Key to a New and Healthy Life
Martha* is a Zambian Refugee whose country of origin is The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Martha currently resides in Kanyama having sought asylum in Zambia in 1993 at the height of civil war in DRC. In 2010, Martha fell ill. “I got admitted at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka in a fairly good state but within two weeks my health deteriorated and I thought I would die any day.
A life restored – the story of 23-year old Sandra*
At the Makeni Refugee Transit Centre in Lusaka run by AAH Zambia, Sandra* goes about her chores without a care in the world. Except for a slight limp that is noticeable when she walks, she is a confident young lady and is at ease with her colleagues. What may not be immediately apparent to someone are the traumatic events that befell Sandra before she finally found a safe haven at Makeni.
My Smile is back - Joseph Lupumba’s Story
Joseph Lupumba has an important life lesson: to never give up.
Joseph, originally from Congo, was forced to flee his home county in 1994 at the height of war and conflict. While in Congo, Joseph was a teacher but when he came to Zambia he was unable to continue with his passion due to lack of opportunity.
