The Challenges Within Uganda Part 2 – Paul D. Lowe & Dr Naboth Namara

Paul is joined again by Dr Naboth Namara to talk more about the challenges in Uganda which is less economically developed, doesn’t have a fully-developed democracy, without a strong middle-class, and has experienced a civil war in recent years.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Fewer girls access education than boys, especially higher education, and many girls drop out of school because of traditions that continue to hinder their progress in school. It is believed that girls will make good wives even without an education, despite the fact that we know the value of education to women’s lives. Most textbooks used in Ugandan school promote male hegemony by including gender insensitive language. Littering is a big problem here too. Rivers are clogged with plastic bottles. People just throw their rubbish on the ground, I pick up litter from the street outside my building all the time. People here need to be educated on the dangers of littering to the environment. I refuse to use plastic bags and bottles and talk to my neighbours about it all the time. The best way to communicate a message is as a role model and to surround yourself with similarly-minded people. If you create a group of ambassadors in a community who think like you they will role model certain behaviours and characteristics that will send a message to the communities. I’ve seen this work in Rwanda where men talk against violence and violence towards women and it creates impact. It’s very difficult to change a mindset, you need to work hard at it and have passion for the message you wish to pass on. You have to develop a strategy as to which issues to deal with first and what message you need to use to reach people as well as the channels you wish to use to reach different audiences – radio, TV, local drama groups even.   BEST MOMENTS ‘Most girls miss school for days each month when they are menstruating because they do not have access to sanitary towels.’ ‘Our schools churn out students and graduates who have limited skills for survival, in terms of work, social skills and teamwork skills. Even simple things like asking if you want something, or saying “thank you”. Few are employed.’ ‘We must change people’s mindsets. I know it’s an uphill struggle, but it is the way forward. Societies can still change.’ ‘Role-modelling is very important, in my opinion, people learn from you and remember what you say’   VALUABLE RESOURCES Paul’s Story: Emerging From The Forest (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272 Paul’s Story: Emerging From The Forest (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272 Mastering The Game Of Life Book (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679 Mastering The Game Of Life Book (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679 Speaking From Our Hearts Books: Volumes 1-3 (Available on Amazon) World Game-Changers Group   ABOUT THE GUEST Dr Naboth Namara holds a PhD from the University of Limerick in Ireland. He is a researcher and international consultant in gender, development, education, and social justice issues. Naboth is the founder and executive director at Inclusive Development approaches, a charity organisation based in Mbarara city, south western Uganda, 270km from the capital city Kampala. He also runs a consultancy firm named DevLink Consults Ltd. Naboth is passionate about, and advocates for, inclusive development, social justice, gender equality, and human rights. IN addition, he strongly believes in individual agency as the best weapon for personal liberation. He is always looking out for like-minded individuals to push an agenda for social justice and purposeful living. Noboth is married and lives with his wife, two daughters and two sons.   ABOUT THE HOST Paul has made a remarkable transformation from existing for many years in dark, desperate despair; to now living a really healthy, happy and fulfilling life. From an early age, he was in the vice-like clutches of the demon drink and constantly embroiled within a dark cocktail of toxic beliefs, self-hate and destructive violence. Along with his empathetic and dedicated team of world-class coaches and mentors, Paul’s purpose is deeply transformational: Developing World Game-Changers… He is extremely passionate about helping others to find their purpose, have a voice and ultimately, make a real difference.   This has been built on a long and distinguished history of heart-centred coaching and mentoring.  He has also been responsible for raising significant amounts of funds for many charities and good causes around the world; positively impacting and inspiring thousands of children – mainly from challenging backgrounds – within the UK & worldwide. Through this World Game-Changers podcast and books, he has been involved in – including being a best-selling co-author – Paul also helps others to get their own inspirational messages and stories out into the world; as well as offering support to many charitable organisations, in their development & fund-raising.   CONTACT METHODS Tel: +44 (0) 7958 042 155E-mail: [email protected]: https://www.Paul-Lowe.comWeb: https://www.worldgamechangers.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamPaulLowe/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-d-lowe-7a78332a/