A haunting visit to a Ugandan hospital left Victor Ochen wanting to assist young people whose lives,like his own, had been touched by war. Ten years on, and his compassion – and the scheme it spawned has earned a Nobel nominationVictor Ochen has vivid memories of the scene,10 years ago, that crystallised the idea of what is today the African Youth Initiative Network (Ayinet), and a scheme nominated – along with its creator – for this year’s Nobel peace prize,announced on Friday.
In early 2005, Ochen, or then a radio presenter with the Straight Talk Foundation,flew to Kitgum district in northern Uganda. He was there to interview nurses at the local government hospital approximately HIV and Aids. Related: Uganda's unemployed graduates held back by skills gap | Alon Mwesigwa Related: The girls aiming to change Africa: young activists speak out | Alon Mwesigwa Continue reading...
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