Meet Granny Safina. A small woman, yet big in personality, she greets each member of the team with a big smile and a warm hug! Dressed in a traditional, pale yellow dress with bold print, and cropped gray hair, this spirited grandmother reflects on how when first introduced to ROTOM as she had recently been […]
Impact Story
Senior Impact Story with Robinah Kyazike
Meet ROTOM Granny Robinah Kyazike who is the primary caregiver of her 4 grandchildren who are all under 12 years old. Robinah depends on her grandchildren to bring her water from the village well for cleaning, washing and caring for the family. This was usually a two-hour trip that had to be taken multiple times […]
Senior Impact Story with Ruth Namwanje
Meet Ruth Namwanje, a ROTOM supported senior. She thinks she is 75 years old but is not certain of her birthdate because births were rarely recorded in Uganda. Ruth is married to her beloved husband Joseph. Together they had 10 children – 6 boys and 4 girls. Unfortunately, 3 of their sons and 1 daughter […]