Nabukeera lands Bill Gates deal
Ms Aisha Nabukeera who has been selected for this year’s Generation Africa programme funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. COURTESY PHOTO
KAMPALA- Ms Aisha Nabukeera, a Ugandan youth, is among 12 young personalities selected as beneficiaries of this year’s Generation Africa programme funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
The programme, according to information on the Thomson Reuters website, seeks “to help young Africans whose personal experiences have shaped their determination to help others facing challenges across the continent through telling their stories globally”.
The winners, according to information on the programme website, are trained through a tailored communications and media programme, developed by experts at Thomson Reuters to transform them into global development champions by honing their story-telling skills to enable them inspire change on a universal platform.
Announcing her selection on social media on Friday, Ms Nabukeera wrote: “I write on a light note to share with you good news; I was chosen among the 12 people in Africa to be on the Generation Africa cohort. This was a stiff competition where all people on the African continent with inspiring stories which can change and inspire the world participated [in] and indeed I emerged among the lucky 12 people thanks to the Almighty God.”
She added: “On June 2, I travelled to South Africa-Johannesburg for a Generation Africa training meant to equip us extensively with; communication, technical and interpersonal skills as we embark on a lifetime journey of motivating and inspiring the world, never to give up!”
Nabukeera story
In 2006, Ms Nabukeera came to the limelight after she was burnt by her stepmother almost to death.
The then pupil got immerse public sympathy from well-wishers among which included Mr Frank Gashumba, who gave her a helping hand. He pledged to treat and educate her.
In 2009, she joined Horizon College of St Lawrence on a compassion scholarship offered by the school’s proprietor, the late Lawrence Mukiibi.
She completed her O-Level and later joined London College at St Lawrence for her A- Level offering History, Geography, Economics and Sub-Maths. She then joined Uganda Christian University Mukono for a Bachelor’s degree in Social Works and Social Administration.
She currently runs a foundation, Aisha Nabukeere Foundation, which helps needy children.
