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Fellows' Blog

Each year, a new cohort of disability rights professionals (Fellows) from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Ethiopia travels to the US to participate in a five-week Fellowship Program on inclusive civic engagement. Each Fellow writes a blog about their experiences during the Fellowship. US hosts have the option to travel to Fellows’ home countries for a two-week technical assistance trip, providing additional support. These Outbound Fellows also contribute a blog post about their experiences and the impact of their work abroad. We invite you to read about our Fellows, learn more, and consider getting involved with PFP.

Spring 2024 Fellow Denis Ouma's Interview with the Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities

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Country: Uganda/USA

Spring 2024 Fellow Denis Ouma was interviewed by Drew Milne of the University of Arizona Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities. A short summary of the interview is provided as is a link to the full write up by Drew Milne.

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My Unforgettable White House Visit: A Learning Experience on Disability Inclusion Worth Replicating Back Home in Uganda

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Country: Uganda

Moses Serwadda is a 2024 Fellow in the Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Civic Engagement. This program is sponsored by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and is administered by the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) at the University of Massachusetts Boston in partnership with Humanity and Inclusion (HI). The following blog post was written by guest author Moses.

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My Journey as a Professional Fellow: A Tale of Two Cities and New Friendships

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Country: Kenya

Caroline Kanana Makena is a 2024 Fellow in the Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Civic Engagement. This program is sponsored by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and is administered by the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) at the University of Massachusetts Boston in partnership with Humanity and Inclusion (HI). The following blog post was written by guest author Caroline.

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My Voice to Create a Better World

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Country: Kenya

Vera Robi Machera is a 2024 Fellow in the Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Civic Engagement. This program is sponsored by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and is administered by the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) at the University of Massachusetts Boston in partnership with Humanity and Inclusion (HI). The following blog post was written by guest author Vera.

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A New Horizon: Exploring Disability Inclusion Practices in America

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Country: Tanzania

Clara Peter Maliwa is a 2024 Fellow in the Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Civic Engagement. This program is sponsored by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and is administered by the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) at the University of Massachusetts Boston in partnership with Humanity and Inclusion (HI). The following blog post was written by guest author Clara.

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"A Story Never Told is Like a Thought That Never Happened"

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Country: Kenya

Ombati Elizabeth Nyabiage is a 2024 Fellow in the Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Civic Engagement. This program is sponsored by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and is administered by the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) at the University of Massachusetts Boston in partnership with Humanity and Inclusion (HI). The following blog post was written by guest author Elizabeth.

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