Josep Kaggwa from Muyira Buloowa left primary school with no qualifications after an injury to his eye led to six months in hospital.

His mother was in despair but found out about KAINSUDE’s programme to train vulnerable youths in vocational skills.

He began training in leather work in 2009.

‘On hearing the good news, I was so excited. My instructor Mr. Julius Walulumba was like a parent to me; he handled my disability well. I felt much loved and KAINSUDE became my second home. I had free meals every day for the whole year!

I was trained to make closed shoes, craft shoes, belts, wallets and bags.

My graduation ceremony in 2011 was presided over by Sr. Joan Yates

I went on to get further training in the use of various machines for leather work and became an instructor myself.  My trainees are doing well.

My business has prospered and I have invested in farming (tomatoes, maize and ginger) and built a house for my wife and daughter.

My plan is to expand the workshop, establish another branch in Mpigi District town and also create a training program for other youth in my community.

Because Kainsude transformed my life, in return my mother became a KAINSUDE’s Community Counselling aide and helps many more vulnerable households with health education and counselling.

I extend my sincere thanks to the  UK Trustees, Fr. Kakuba and the Late Sr. Joan Yates (May Her Soul Rest in Eternal Peace) for changing my worst situation from failure to success and supporting other vulnerable youths and the entire population in the community especially those that have lost hope by engaging them in various skills development programs and Health services that have changed and uplifted their livelihood statuses.