Biography:
Stuart Tibaweswa is a Kampala-based Ugandan documentary photographer. His work often focuses on marginalised communities, their relationship to wider society and further seeks to contribute towards misrepresented narratives.
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Idole Boaz, a nutritionist at Moroto Regional Referral Hospital evaluating baby Ichumara Rachele who is recovering from acute malnutrition on 28.07.2023. At the hospital’s nutrition unit, he supports both inpatient and outpatient therapeutic care as well as supporting other contacts of the hospital in identifying early cases of malnutrition.
His day’s routine at work mostly starts with a health and nutrition education talk at the triage. Screening of patients then follows while doing assessments to admit affected ones.
To respond to the nutrition crisis, UNICEF has supported a number of activities in the Karamoja region including the provision of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF), plus
F-75 and F-100 that are key in the management of acute malnutrition.
Lorot Susan (mother) feeding her baby, Chegem Paulinah with F-100 at Moroto Regional Referral Hospital on 28.07.2023. The baby, suffering from Oedema grade 2 and dermatitis has been at the unit for a month and is recovering from malnutrition.
To respond to the nutrition crisis, UNICEF supported a number of activities in the Karamoja region including the provision of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF), plus F-75 and F-100 which are key in the management of acute malnutrition.
UNICEF has additionally provided assessment tools like height boards, weighing scales, and MUAC tapes which have been instrumental in the valuation of malnutrition at the unit.
Adero Margret, 13, a primary four pupil of Akwangagwel Primary School in Akwangagwel village, Abim district preparing millet for grinding during a public holiday of International Women’s Day. Adero is the last child of her parents, Adolf Omara and Achen Florence, and during off-school days, she supports her family with household activities like garden work, preparing meals and cleaning the compound. Due to her extra support in agricultural work, proceeds can be pushed to sustain her school fees and keep her in school, something that has been made possible from training received through the ‘Nuyok’ programme.
A health worker preparing F-100 to administer to children suffering malnutrition at Moroto Regional Referral Hospital on 28.07.2023. To respond to the nutrition crisis, UNICEF has supported a number of activities in the Karamoja region including the provision of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF), plus F-75 and F-100 which are key in the management of acute malnutrition.
UNICEF has additionally provided assessment tools like height boards, weighing scales, and MUAC tapes which have been instrumental in the valuation of malnutrition at the unit.
UNICEF has also supported the facility in capacity building, particularly in training health workers across the region through Moroto Regional Referral Hospital. Support from UNICEF has also been offered in capturing and storing data on issues of malnutrition across the region.
Gabriel Ochan, 30, a primary school teacher at Morulem Girls’ Primary School in Abim district leading a class session for Primary One A (P.1 A) pupils on 25.07.2023. The lesson, structured in themes, deploys instructional material development of students. The school is one of those whose teaching staff received training through UNICEF support on knowledge and skills on play-based learning, child-centred methodologies and learning material like the ‘Life Skills Toolkit’ to improve the foundation of learning in the Karamoja region.
Aboka Christine, 45, wife to Okello Kelement, 67, who is a member of Emorikinos Producer Marketing Group winnowing and preparing bean harvests at her home in Adea Central village, Abim district. Aboka who is an enduring agronomist mainly grows cassava, soya, sorghum and beans. Cassava and soya are mostly grown for commercial purposes, while sorghum and beans are grown for household food security. Her family have benefited from the active participation in the ‘Nuyok’ programme as they have adopted decent agronomic practices, climate-smart agriculture as well as integrated Pest Management (IPM)Aboka Christine, 45, wife to Okello Kelement, 67, who is a member of Emorikinos Producer Marketing Group winnowing and preparing bean harvests at her home in Adea Central village, Abim district. Aboka who is an enduring agronomist mainly grows cassava, soya, sorghum and beans. Cassava and soya are mostly grown for commercial purposes, while sorghum and beans are grown for household food security. Her family have benefited from the active participation in the ‘Nuyok’ programme as they have adopted decent agronomic practices, climate-smart agriculture as well as integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Okello Kelement, 67, and his wife Aboka Christine, 45, in their cassava plantation near their home in Adea Central village, Abim district. The family who have been a part of the ‘Nuyok’ programme for 5 years now are members of Emorikinos Producer Marketing Group in Abim. With a major focus mostly growing cassava, soya, sorghum and beans, the family has improved their financial status as they are able to purchase essential household needs from their proceeds. Through the producer marketing group, Okello and his wife received training from the the ‘Nuyok’ programme on decent agronomic practices, climate-smart agriculture as well as integrated Pest Management (IPM)
They also started growing short-maturing and high-yielding varieties of soya (mak 3&4) and beans (naro bean 1). For cassava, they chose the ‘Nigeria’ variety which is drought-tolerant and high yielding.
Cheruto Monica, 14, a primary seven student of Kalas Girls Primary School in Amudat district, searching for a book to read in the school’s library. She also doubles as the religious prefect at the school.
At 8 years of age, Monica was forced by her parents into marriage in exchange for 40 cows and 10 goats. For that reason, she was forced to plan an escape from home as her dream to pursue her education was vibrant.
Today, she is very contented and comfortable with living and studying at Kalas Girls Primary School. Her dream is to become the minister of education so she can ensure every girl in her region goes to school, she says.
“When I was still living at home, my sister was married off and I didn’t want it for myself. I am lucky I ended up at this school. Here, we have a right to education, shelter and peace.
My best subject is mathematics - I mostly enjoy fractions and calculating equations”
A primary six student attempting an exercise during a mathematics class at Lomuno Primary School in Napak district, Uganda. Following the introduction to the abridged curriculum of learning, there has been improved retention of children in school until Primary Seven. The abridged curriculum supported by Irish Aid began as schools reopened from the COVID-19 lockdown and was intended for learners to recover from the lost time as well as shorten their learning experience.
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Stuart Tibaweswa
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Updated Aug 2020
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Photos taken for NGO assignments, projects and campaigns.