Growing up in a peasant family in Kiryandongo District, life…
Author: The UVP Team

From Despair to Dignity: Agnes’ Journey of Hope
At only 15 years of age, Agnes Tumungo fell pregnant.…

Triumph After Trials: A Long Awaited Surgery Success
Manuela Adubango, a 48-year-old refugee from the Democratic Republic of…

Bewitched No More!
Juliet, a friendly 25-year-old woman, is the fifth child in…

A Tale of Resilience and Hope
Betty is a 36-year-old woman from Nawansega Village. She is…

Sanitation is for Everyone
Zatiuna is a vibrant 70-year-old shopkeeper and a social woman.…

Breaking the Curse
Elina is 36 years old, and a mother of four…

The End of Her Tears
Resty's story is shared with her consent. Like so many…

Brick by Brick
Yassin, from a village called Namunkanaga 1, discusses his family’s journey to adopt healthy behaviors, including good sanitation and hygiene practices.

Reflections from Former Intern and Current Board Member Stephanie
When I first found UVP from a Google search in 2010, I was exceptionally excited. After months of searching, I had found exactly the right organization for my undergraduate required overseas summer internship…