Uganda's acid attack survivors live on by Sumy Sadurni

Acid attack survivors in Uganda fight for stricter laws against perpetrators and full support from the government for recovery. Despite the trauma and the scars, their lives continue and as they support each other, friendships flourish.

Lynette Kirungi, 28, was attack...ould be paid by the government.

Lynette Kirungi, 28, was attacked with acid by her boyfriend in 2012 because she wanted to focus on her career first and not marry him. Pictured in her office in Kampala on 12 September 2019, she is a programme officer at End Acid Violence Uganda and due to her experience, she tries to help other survivors cope with the trauma that comes after being hurt with the substance. Acid attacks have been on the rise in Uganda, and organisations like End Acid violence in Uganda are trying to come up with a specific law that would see harsher punishments implemented to perpetrators such as a “no bail policy”, satisfactory compensation for victims and implementation of a medical care policy that would be paid by the government.

Close friends Reenah Ntoreinwe ...ould be paid by the government.

Close friends Reenah Ntoreinwe (left) and Linetter Kirungi (right) at work in Kampala on 15 October 2019. They met each other as acid survivors ,they go out together to their local bar in Kampala, visit other acid survivors and support each other when things get difficult. Acid attacks have been on the rise in Uganda, and organisations like End Acid violence in Uganda are trying to come up with a specific law that would see harsher punishments implemented to perpetrators such as a “no bail policy”, satisfactory compensation for victims and implementation of a medical care policy that would be paid by the government.

Minsa Lumu lies after she just ...ould be paid by the government.

Minsa Lumu lies after she just gave birth to her first born on 15 October 2019 in Kayunga. Acid attacks have been on the rise in Uganda, and organisations like End Acid violence in Uganda are trying to come up with a specific law that would see harsher punishments implemented to perpetrators such as a “no bail policy”, satisfactory compensation for victims and implementation of a medical care policy that would be paid by the government.

Daniel Kasolo, 32, was attacked...ould be paid by the government.

Daniel Kasolo, 32, was attacked with acid when he was 18 years old by his close friend. As a result, he lost an eye and lost hope in humanity, believing that people were cruel. However, he eventually found love and is now happily married with two children, and owns a mobile phone shop in Nansana in the outskirts of Kampala. 13 September 2019. Acid attacks have been on the rise in Uganda, and organisations like End Acid violence in Uganda are trying to come up with a specific law that would see harsher punishments implemented to perpetrators such as a “no bail policy”, satisfactory compensation for victims and implementation of a medical care policy that would be paid by the government.

Linette Kirungi writes a post o...ould be paid by the government.

Linette Kirungi writes a post on End Acid Violence uganda's faceook post about the death of Mudodo Perush on 19th of Novemer 2019, a young woman who was attacked by her husand with acid. Attacks have been on the rise in Uganda, and organisations like End Acid violence in Uganda are trying to come up with a specific law that would see harsher punishments implemented to perpetrators such as a “no bail policy”, satisfactory compensation for victims and implementation of a medical care policy that would be paid by the government.

Close friends Reenah Ntoreinwe (left) and Linetter Kirungi (right) at their local bar in Kampala on 21st November 2019. They met each other as acid survivors ,they go out together to their local bar in Kampala, visit other acid survivors and support each other when things get difficult. Acid attacks have been on the rise in Uganda, and organisations like End Acid violence in Uganda are trying to come up with a specific law that would see harsher punishments implemented to perpetrators such as a “no bail policy”, satisfactory compensation for victims and implementation of a medical care policy that would be paid by the government.

Acid attacks have been on the r...ould be paid by the government.

Acid attacks have been on the rise in Uganda, and organisations like End Acid violence in Uganda are trying to come up with a specific law that would see harsher punishments implemented to perpetrators such as a “no bail policy”, satisfactory compensation for victims and implementation of a medical care policy that would be paid by the government.

Daniel Kasolo, 32, was attacked with acid when he was 18 years old by his close friend. As a result, he lost an eye and lost hope in humanity, believing that people were cruel. However, he eventually found love and is now happily married with two children, and owns a mobile phone shop in Nansana in the outskirts of Kampala. 1 November 2019. Acid attacks have been on the rise in Uganda, and organisations like End Acid violence in Uganda are trying to come up with a specific law that would see harsher punishments implemented to perpetrators such as a “no bail policy”, satisfactory compensation for victims and implementation of a medical care policy that would be paid by the government.

Namudu Madina at her home in ou...ould be paid by the government.

Namudu Madina at her home in outskirts of Kampala on 15 October 2019. She was attacked by her husband on Acid attacks have been on the rise in Uganda, and organisations like End Acid violence in Uganda are trying to come up with a specific law that would see harsher punishments implemented to perpetrators such as a “no bail policy”, satisfactory compensation for victims and implementation of a medical care policy that would be paid by the government.

Reenah Ntoreinwe was accidental...ould be paid by the government.

Reenah Ntoreinwe was accidentally splashed with acid in 2009 when two men dragged her friend Gloria out of the car they were in and poured acid on her. Half of Reenah's face is scared but her friend's was totally destroyed- and since the attack they don't speak anymore. Acid attacks have been on the rise in Uganda, and organisations like End Acid violence in Uganda are trying to come up with a specific law that would see harsher punishments implemented to perpetrators such as a “no bail policy”, satisfactory compensation for victims and implementation of a medical care policy that would be paid by the government.

Lynette Kirungi out and about i...ould be paid by the government.

Lynette Kirungi out and about in Kampala on 25 October 2019 as she gets on with her daily life. She was attacked with acid by her boyfriend in 2012 because she wanted to focus on her career first and not marry him. he is a programme officer at End Acid Violence Uganda and due to her experience, she tries to help other survivors cope with the trauma that comes after being hurt with the substance. Acid attacks have been on the rise in Uganda, and organisations like End Acid violence in Uganda are trying to come up with a specific law that would see harsher punishments implemented to perpetrators such as a “no bail policy”, satisfactory compensation for victims and implementation of a medical care policy that would be paid by the government.

Reenah Ntoreinwe was accidentally splashed with acid in 2009 when two men dragged her friend Gloria out of the car they were in and poured acid on her. Half of Reenah's face is scared but her friend's was totally destroyed- and since the attack they don't speak anymore. Acid attacks have been on the rise in Uganda, and organisations like End Acid violence in Uganda are trying to come up with a specific law that would see harsher punishments implemented to perpetrators such as a “no bail policy”, satisfactory compensation for victims and implementation of a medical care policy that would be paid by the government.

Jennifer Mutesi, in her fourtie...ould be paid by the government.

Jennifer Mutesi, in her fourties, had acid poured over her face in 2011 by a co-worker that was jealous of her success. She lost sight in one eye, and she remembers that as the acid was burning her, people in the streets were filming with her mobile phones rather than helping out. Now after a longe recovery and trauma, she owns a small bar and makes enough to support her four children. 1st November 2019. Acid attacks have been on the rise in Uganda, and organisations like End Acid violence in Uganda are trying to come up with a specific law that would see harsher punishments implemented to perpetrators such as a “no bail policy”, satisfactory compensation for victims and implementation of a medical care policy that would be paid by the government.. Acid attacks have been on the rise in Uganda, and organisations like End Acid violence in Uganda are trying to come up with a specific law that would see harsher punishments implemented to perpetrators such as a “no bail policy”, satisfactory compensation for victims and implementation of a medical care policy that would be paid by the government.

Linette Kirungi (far left) and ...ould be paid by the government.

Linette Kirungi (far left) and Jennifer Mutesi (second left) at Jennifer's shop in Kampala on 1st November 2019. Acid attacks have been on the rise in Uganda, and organisations like End Acid violence in Uganda are trying to come up with a specific law that would see harsher punishments implemented to perpetrators such as a “no bail policy”, satisfactory compensation for victims and implementation of a medical care policy that would be paid by the government.

Acid attacks have been on the rise in Uganda, and organisations like End Acid violence in Uganda are trying to come up with a specific law that would see harsher punishments implemented to perpetrators such as a “no bail policy”, satisfactory compensation for victims and implementation of a medical care policy that would be paid by the government.

Jennifer Mutesi, in her fourties, had acid poured over her face in 2011 by a co-worker that was jealous of her success. She lost sight in one eye, and she remembers that as the acid was burning her, people in the streets were filming with her mobile phones rather than helping out. Now after a longe recovery and trauma, she owns a small bar and makes enough to support her four children. 1st November 2019. Acid attacks have been on the rise in Uganda, and organisations like End Acid violence in Uganda are trying to come up with a specific law that would see harsher punishments implemented to perpetrators such as a “no bail policy”, satisfactory compensation for victims and implementation of a medical care policy that would be paid by the government.. Acid attacks have been on the rise in Uganda, and organisations like End Acid violence in Uganda are trying to come up with a specific law that would see harsher punishments implemented to perpetrators such as a “no bail policy”, satisfactory compensation for victims and implementation of a medical care policy that would be paid by the government.

Linette Kirungi and Jennifer Mu...ould be paid by the government.

Linette Kirungi and Jennifer Mutesi go out to town in Kampala on 1st November 2019. Acid attacks have been on the rise in Uganda, and organisations like End Acid violence in Uganda are trying to come up with a specific law that would see harsher punishments implemented to perpetrators such as a “no bail policy”, satisfactory compensation for victims and implementation of a medical care policy that would be paid by the government.

Daniel Kasolo, 32, walks his so...ould be paid by the government.

Daniel Kasolo, 32, walks his son Keith back home on 1st of November, 2019. Daniel was attacked with acid when he was 18 years old by his close friend. As a result, he lost an eye and lost hope in humanity, believing that people were cruel. However, he eventually found love and is now happily married with two children, and owns a mobile phone shop in Nansana in the outskirts of Kampala. Acid attacks have been on the rise in Uganda, and organisations like End Acid violence in Uganda are trying to come up with a specific law that would see harsher punishments implemented to perpetrators such as a “no bail policy”, satisfactory compensation for victims and implementation of a medical care policy that would be paid by the government.

Acid survivors Linette Kirungi,...ould be paid by the government.

Acid survivors Linette Kirungi, Jennifer Mutesi and Daniel Kasolo take a selfie at a man-made beach on the outskirts of Kampala on 1st November 2019. Acid attacks have been on the rise in Uganda, and organisations like End Acid violence in Uganda are trying to come up with a specific law that would see harsher punishments implemented to perpetrators such as a “no bail policy”, satisfactory compensation for victims and implementation of a medical care policy that would be paid by the government.

Daniel Kasolo, 32, at home in N...ould be paid by the government.

Daniel Kasolo, 32, at home in Nansana with son Keith on 1st of November, 2019. Daniel was attacked with acid when he was 18 years old by his close friend. As a result, he lost an eye and lost hope in humanity, believing that people were cruel. However, he eventually found love and is now happily married with two children, and owns a mobile phone shop. Acid attacks have been on the rise in Uganda, and organisations like End Acid violence in Uganda are trying to come up with a specific law that would see harsher punishments implemented to perpetrators such as a “no bail policy”, satisfactory compensation for victims and implementation of a medical care policy that would be paid by the government. his wife Sanyu Margaret and his son Keith on 1st of November, 2019. Daniel was attacked with acid when he was 18 years old by his close friend. As a result, he lost an eye and lost hope in humanity, believing that people were cruel. However, he eventually found love and is now happily married with two children, and owns a mobile phone shop. Acid attacks have been on the rise in Uganda, and organisations like End Acid violence in Uganda are trying to come up with a specific law that would see harsher punishments implemented to perpetrators such as a “no bail policy”, satisfactory compensation for victims and implementation of a medical care policy that would be paid by the government.

Reenah Ntoreinwe and Daniel Kas...ould be paid by the government.

Reenah Ntoreinwe and Daniel Kasolo embrace as they haven't seen each other in a long time, but are very close friends. 1st November 2019. Acid attacks have been on the rise in Uganda, and organisations like End Acid violence in Uganda are trying to come up with a specific law that would see harsher punishments implemented to perpetrators such as a “no bail policy”, satisfactory compensation for victims and implementation of a medical care policy that would be paid by the government.

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