Which Side of History will we be on?
A few weeks ago in a small village in Western Uganda, I sat with a grandmother caring for three of her grandchildren. She told me: “I do not need an orphanage to raise them. I need my community to stand…
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In Memory of Rebecca Cheptegei: A Call to Confront Domestic Violence and Honor Her Legacy
I am deeply saddened and outraged by the tragic death of our Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei – a brutal and senseless act of domestic violence. This horrific attack, which has taken her life, is a stark reminder of the…
UK Election 2024: Beyond Winners and Losers – A Reflection on Shifting Political Tides and the Call for True Representation
This UK election marks an important moment, signaling a shift in the political landscape beyond just a change in government. Here’s a short reflective piece inspired by questions from my 11-year-old on Labour’s win, the Conservative’s losses, and the emergence…
Redefining and Removing the Orphan Label: A Call to Action for Sustainable Child Care Reform
In the realm of humanitarian aid and development, the term “orphan” has long been associated with vulnerability and the need for intervention. Yet, beneath this seemingly benevolent label lies a complex web of misconceptions and harmful stereotypes that can perpetuate…
We have joined the climate change revolution
My children, Christopher Kyobe and Tangaza, have made me reflect on the legacy I will leave them. This isn’t about wealth or achievements, but a far greater legacy for all of us: what kind of world will we leave behind…
Covid-19: Lessons Learned From the Pandemic That Changed the World
Coronavirus continues to have a devastating impact across the globe on children and their rights, widening disparities, increasing gender (and other) inequalities, and leaving the poorest behind. The pandemic has affected children and their families in so many ways, with…
Racial Diversity in Motorsport
While the UK is home to seven of the ten Formula 1 teams, hosts various rounds of Formula 1 World Championship and World Rally Championship races, and is supported by more than 4000 companies, there are clear issues with racial…
The Possibility of a World Without Orphanages
History was made on the 18th December 2019 as all 193 member states of the United Nations formally recognised that orphanages do not protect children, they harm them, and have together called for the progressive end of institutional care globally.…
100 Days in Office
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Having been in post for 100 days I wanted to share my progress with you, as well as thank you for your incredible support this year. Because of you, we have been able…
Ending Institutional care in Africa
“An estimated 8 million children are growing up in orphanages across the world…”(Save the Children) 50,000 of these children are growing up in orphanages here in Uganda. The lack of comparable data and the fact that many institutions are not…