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Village voices

October 2010

  • Veterinary worker Francis Olado in Katine

    Katine livelihood project unleashes potential

    New methods of farming and funding enabled Katine's population to broaden their commercial horizons and acquire real independence. Anne Perkins tells the tale

February 2010

  • Brenda, left, with former classmate Anisha, speaks at her graduation party in Katine

    Katine village holds first university graduation party

    Brenda Achao celebrates her graduation from Makerere University at home in Katine. She hopes her success will inspire other villagers to educate their daughters

January 2010

  • Katine residents and Amref staff gather around the computer in the media resource centre for an online chat

    Online chat enthuses Katine residents

    Level of excitement generated by the online chat is an indicator of the potential for growth in IT skills in Katine

November 2009

  • Health, wealth and expectations in Katine

    It's been a mixed year for Mary Amulo, with her family dogged by health problems. But for her husband, Julius Elwangu, it's been a year of frustration about the project

  • Josephine Achen: On call in Katine 24/7

    Joseph Malinga finally manages to track down traditional birth attendant Josephine Achen, who has spent a busy year helping women in Katine deliver their babies

  • Inspirational Edau

    Richard M Kavuma catches up with Stephen Edau, who is working and studying hard

October 2009

  • The Katine choir

    Katine resident and filmmaker John Ogalo films a local choir rehearsal in the sub-county

September 2009

  • Katine FAQs 3

    Katine Chronicles blog
    Leaving Katine

    The question that was at the centre of all discussions at a recent two-day workshop on the Katine project was what is Amref's exit strategy, writes Madeleine Bunting

  • Katine workshop: 'This has been a very good exercise'

    Katine residents, local officials and representatives from Amref and the Guardian recently met in Uganda for a two-day workshop to discuss the project. Here some of those who attended share their thoughts on the event

  • At home in Ochuloi: (L-R) John Ogalo, Victoria, Christine, Aron, Vincent and Fred

    Real and virtual worlds collide in Katine

    Last week we took the decision to remove from the Katine website an article about Christine Agwero and her husband John Ogalo. Here we explain our decision and speak to the family to correct some false assumptions

August 2009

  • Making pots of money in Katine

    Katine farmers earn extra income by making clay pots. After the pots have been created they are fired in a simple kiln and sold

  • Customer care helps to turn a profit

    Through the restaurant she runs, Katine resident Anna Alubo is able to pay for her children's education and occasionally save some money

    • Earning your own money

    • Diversifying for the future

    • No wheel of fortune

July 2009

  • This Sporting Life, in Katine

    Earlier this year we trained some Katine villagers on how to use video cameras so they can document their lives. Here Katine resident John Ogalo films pupils as they battle it out at the local sports day

June 2009

  • 'My team are capable of winning the tournament'

    For Daniel Ochan, 17, from Orechoi village in Merok parish, next week's Katine 09 football tournament could be the start of something big

May 2009

  • 'One day I believe I will meet Ronaldo'

    Like many boys growing up in Uganda, nine-year-old Paul Opio, from Katine, dreams of playing football professionally. One day he hopes to be as good as his hero, Cristiano Ronaldo. Paul will be playing for the Halelluyu Young Stars team in the Katine 09 football tournament

  • The Katine football team in Uganda

    From football to farming in Katine

    Richard M Kavuma speaks to footballer Moses Epotu, who has become one of Katine's biggest losers in the credit crunch

  • A boda-boda ride around Katine

    A day in the life of Dennis Ewalu, who cycles one of the bicycle taxis that are the only form of transport for most Katine residents. He regularly cycles 80km a day on a cup of tea and one tiny meal. On a good day he earns £3 to £4 to support his wife and six children

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