Emile grew up in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Continuous political instability and violent conflicts forced him to flee to Uganda, where he became a refugee. Like many displaced young people, he faced uncertainty, poverty, and limited prospects for the future. Living in a refugee camp, Emile witnessed daily challenges and issues including a lack […]
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James’ journey as a ChanceMaker began with a formative experience: one evening, he came home to find his mother cooking over a fire fueled by bean husks. Growing up, he had only known these husks as mulch for banana and coffee gardens. Seeing them used as a substitute for firewood puzzled him. When he asked […]
Ernest, who grew up in rural communities in Uganda, wants to dedicate his life to poverty alleviation and the creation of sustainable livelihoods. Inspired by the vision of contributing to poverty reduction in rural areas through social entrepreneurship, he transitioned from the private sector to LATEK Stay Alliance Uganda as Executive Director. His goal is […]