Backup Uganda

“The biggest myth is that children with dyslexia have a low intelligence quotient.” ~ Dr. Eria Paul Njuki He made it in life & now he is helping children with #dyslexia achieve their dreams. Listen to episode 8 of our #EveryChildCanLearn #podcast here: lght.ly/j5cbi5c

"What a golden chance to support TikTok content creation!" ~ Patricia, Frostig Trainee Patricia is sharing stories of teachers trained on learning difficulties, helping us grow & raise awareness across Uganda 💬📱 #TraineeJournal #EveryChildCanLearn #DigitalStorytelling

Last week, we held #Dyslexia workshops with teachers in Kulukeno, Teladwong & Omel-Boke primary schools in Gulu District! Dyslexia affects how learners understand & express words. We’re equipping teachers to identify & support learners early. #TeacherTraining #DyslexiaAwareness

Join us in welcoming Edwin, our new #FinanceOfficer at #BackupUganda! 🎉 Fav dish: Sweet potatoes & gnuts 🍠🥜 Hobbies: Music, football, swimming 🎶⚽🏊 He's excited to grow, contribute, and be treated with fairness & equity. Welcome to the big Backup Family! 💙#NewTeamMember

Our collaboration with @SunbirdAI has sped up the translation process of our podcast episodes, giving our team more time for other tasks - training more teachers, for example!

“Everyone is temporarily abled, as you can become disabled at any time.” ~SNE Officer, Adjumani We held a 2-day #DRIVETVET training with students with disabilities, parents, tutors & govt officials from Gulu & Adjumani. The stories shared were powerful. #DisabilityInclusion

We attended the World Youth Skills Day and #IDE2025 post-event conference by @Educ_SportsUg in Kampala (15–16 July). We are grateful to the organizers for the invitation and opportunity to contribute to the dialogue. 🙌#InclusiveEducation #TVET #EveryChildCanLearn

As Q3 begins, we paused & reflected on April–June: 🎙️Podcast at Lacor Market🍗BBQ fundraiser📚Workshops & facilitator training. We've accomplished so much together, & more to come! As an African proverb says; "Alone you can run fast, but together we go far." #QuarterHighlights

Over 50 #parents joined our 1st meeting at Omel Boke Primary last week! We introduced learning difficulties & disabilities, and the impact was powerful: “We’ll encourage parents who’ve been hiding their children to send them to school.” ~Local Councillor II #ParentsMeeting

We’re in the 2nd half of 2025 & grateful to our #BackupFamily! 💙 Your monthly support keeps our workshops on learning difficulties going strong! 👩‍🏫📚 Want to become a #MonthlyDonor? Sign up here 👉 lght.ly/bn3h5j6 #InclusiveEducation #EveryChildCanLearn

Week 3 at Lacor Market! 🛍️ We’ve reached 450+ people with info on learning difficulties like dyslexia & dyscalculia using our Bluetooth speaker! 🔊💙 Thank YOU for making this possible! #CommunityPodcast #CommunityOutreach #EveryChildCanLearn

Start the 2nd half of 2025 in fashionatistic style! 💙 Grab our #MOYA t-shirts + bags, cups, notebooks & hoodies! Every item supports inclusive education in Northern Uganda. 🛍️ Wear the mission, share the impact! DM or call 0772630078 to order. #InclusiveEducation #ShopForACause

It’s #InclusionMonday! Today, we’re exploring how to support children with math challenges in school & work. ✨ Signed up yet? 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… Spread the word with friends & colleagues! 💙 #DyscalculiaAwareness #MathIsPossible

We held our 1st Learning & Evaluation session + Inclusive Education Committee meeting at Obem & Dogdam PS in Kitgum! 🙌 Thanks to you, 25 rural teachers can now access ODII training via laptops 🎥💻—ensuring support for all learners! 💙 #InclusiveEducation #BackupFamily #ODII

Struggling with numbers? It could be Dyscalculia. Join us this #InclusionMonday to learn what it is & how the right support helps kids & adults thrive! 💡 Sign up today 👉 lght.ly/87im3mj #DyscalculiaAwareness #InclusiveEducation #BackupFamily

“I try to put out information, this knowledge that there is help, because sometimes a parent might say, "Where do I go?" ~ Annet, child psychologist 🎙️ Listen now to get informed and empowered in Episode 36 of the #EveryChildCanLearn podcast: lght.ly/eane3d

We’ve kicked off our #EveryChildCanLearn market outreach in Lacor! 🎧 Over 450 parents & community members will hear weekly episodes on learning difficulties & disabilities for the next 7 weeks. Thanks to your support, change is happening! 🙌 #MarketOutreach #InclusiveEducation

Did you know a child with behavioural difficulties can still reach their full potential? 🌟 Start with: 🔹 What’s the behaviour? 🔹 What’s the reward? 🔹 What’s the reason? Learn more here 👉 lght.ly/ic50ibg #InclusiveEducation #EveryChildCanLearn #BehaviorSupport

“Continue teaching people about these things of learning difficulties.” ~ A parent, Cereleno Market We’re back! 🎧 The #EveryChildCanLearn podcast returns to Lacor Market, Gulu City, for 8 weeks of community outreach. #CommunityPodcast #InclusiveEducation #CommunityOutreach

Possible signs of dyslexia for school-age kids. Thanks to Celebrating Neurodiversity for this graphic. DyslexiaConnect.com #dyslexia #adhd #dysgraphia

Register now for IIEP's upcoming #StrategicDebate #2: Strategies to improve learning equity and prevent school dropouts! 🗓️1 July 🔗my.iiep.unesco.org/2025-strategic… 🤝In partnership with the Learning Equity Initiative & @Education2030UN