Nyaka Granny

Grannies in Uganda are often shouldered with immense responsibilites after their sons and daughters pass away from HIV/AIDS. Nyaka grandmothers care for, on average, seven grandchildren. Although they struggle to make ends meet, the introduction of projects, such as Nyaka's micro-finance initiatives and the creation of sanitary latrines, help lessen their burdens. But what fuels these grandmothers to never give up is hope of a better future for their grandchildren, and their determination to bring these changes to their families and communities. This photograph was taken by Thorbjoern Chakravarty, a recent visitor to Uganda. During his time there, he visited the different Nyaka projects, such as Nyaka school and the Blue Lupin Community Library, that contribute to Nyaka's holistic mission. He documented these projects at work, and the time he spent there has led him to conclude that "change can happen not only in cities, but also in the most rural parts of Uganda."

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