A healthy community, an achievement to us. Say no to Batwa discrimination. A Medical Doctor, Public Health and Family Physician. Community Health, my priority
I would like to thank the @UgandaAdventist for the participation in the Nation cleaning day. This is not just a law, but our lifestyle as Adventists who believe in Health Message. @NRMOnline@MinofHealthUG@DianaAtwine thank you for your understanding about our beliefs.@biziabby
Dear Right Hon. @Thomas_Tayebwa I am sure with your good will, the issue of interns can be resolved. Isn’t this so painful to see these Doctors work 36 hour shift and go unpaid? Really? Don’t you pay those working for you? Why not Interns? @Fireliglntfi@DailyMonitor
National Parks they know best.
Supporting Batwa-owned initiatives where they control their own narrative and revenue.
The survival of the Batwa is a litmus test for our global commitment to human rights and indigenous dignity.
Let’s raise our voices for these people.
While transformation has been happening on the ground through the tireless work of several key organizations through bridging the gap through vocational training and agricultural support, helping Batwa families gain the skills needed for self-sufficiency,
However, in 1991, they were evicted from their ancestral lands to protect the endangered mountain gorillas.
Today, they are "Conservation Refugees"—homeless in the very land they once protected.
The Crisis at hand include landlessness, healthcare and economic Exclusion.
focused on. focused on.
The Path Forward:
We cannot let one of the world's oldest cultures disappear. Sustainable solutions must include:
Providing gazetted land to ensure permanent housing and food security.
Hiring Batwa as part of the primary rangers and guides is Parks.
long-term development pillars, by providing critical education infrastructure and maternal health services to ensure the next generation and advocating for land rights and the preservation of their unique cultural heritage, more efforts especially from the government needs to be
However, in 1991, they were evicted from their ancestral lands to protect the endangered mountain gorillas.
Today, they are "Conservation Refugees"—homeless in the very land they once protected.
The Crisis at hand include landlessness, healthcare and economic Exclusion.
As highlighted by PBS News Hour in an interview with Kisoro Lay Adventists Development Organization, KLADO and Dr. Bakunzi Barere David https://t.co/C1RsX7nmxE , Batwa Conservation Refugees, this indigenous community has lived in harmony with the equatorial forests for years.
As highlighted by PBS News Hour in an interview with Kisoro Lay Adventists Development Organization, KLADO and Dr. Bakunzi Barere David https://t.co/C1RsX7nmxE , Batwa Conservation Refugees, this indigenous community has lived in harmony with the equatorial forests for years.
The "Keepers of the Forest" are Vanishing: A Call to Action for the Batwa
The 2024 Uganda Census has revealed a heartbreaking reality: while the rest of the nation grows, the Batwa population has plummeted by 38% in just ten years—dropping from 6,200 to only 3,857.
The "Keepers of the Forest" are Vanishing: A Call to Action for the Batwa
The 2024 Uganda Census has revealed a heartbreaking reality: while the rest of the nation grows, the Batwa population has plummeted by 38% in just ten years—dropping from 6,200 to only 3,857.
Congratulations to @KingCeasorUni upon receiving the ECFMG sponsor note.
As a proud graduate of the same University, I invite the alumni to pursue USMLE, Residency Programs in the States and IMG pathway to practice Medicine in Canada.
Thank you Dr Susan and team for this.
Two months ago, we (some of the SWUF Professionals) launched a 1 Bag of Cement campaign to support the block for Bufumbira Adventist Vocational Secondary School. 100 bags delivered today. More coming.
@biziabby@millybabalanda@aayp_uganda we still need more support.