Storytelling in Uganda has a rich and ancient history, deeply rooted in the country’s diverse cultures and traditions. For generations, oral storytelling has been a significant means of preserving history, passing down knowledge, and entertaining communities. “Odo-doo” means storytelling in the Lua language spoken by the children in the refugee settlement where we work.
CPI has partnered with HAF-Uganda, a non-profit dedicated to helping vulnerable children. The NGO is run by Ochaka Richard Okot, a Clinical Psychologist.
Okot has been investing his time and resources in promoting a peaceful future, the right to education, and mental well-being for children affected by conflicts. Okot is a dedicated advocate for the rights of people affected by conflicts.
Lalur, the hyena, is often seen as a greedy and lazy creature, relying heavily on easy meals.
The tale “Wild Animal Called Hyena Missed White Ants” unfolds with Hyena missing out on a feast of white ants due to being lured away by the scent of decaying animal skin placed in two pots on its path to the ant hill.
Instead of heading straight to catch the white ants, Hyena became distracted and started running left and right, following the smell of the decomposing skin. Seizing the opportunity created by Hyena’s confusion, a clever monster named Obibi swiftly gathered white ants from the ant hill that Hyena had prepared.
Mr. Kitara John Bosco, a respected elder from the community, was present, and alongside him was Laker Brenda, who assisted in identifying the students, or learners as children are referred to in sub-Sahara.
The students (“learners”) from Apyeta Primary School in Lamwo District, Northern Uganda. Trivia: Lamwo District is one of the districts in the Northern region of Uganda. It is bordered by Amuru district in the North West, the Republic of South Sudan in the North, Gulu district in the south west, Kitgum District in the East and South East and part of Pader District in the South.
HAF-Uganda is a national non-governmental organization
that delivers to Vulnerable Communities
HAF-Uganda believes that poverty, conflict, social strife and the plight of HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 impact greatly on the social and emotional wellbeing of individuals and thus inhibit their ability to participate in mainstream development.
The world is facing a growing wave of mental distress. By 2030, mental health conditions will be the leading cause of disability worldwide. processes.
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