Participate in Jeremiah Lucas Opira Memorial Essay Contest 2023!

The Essay Contest of 2023 has begun! 

Essays by previous contestants

Category 1

My opinion on the increasing teenage pregnancy
Author: Rubanga Kene Isaac, Winner

Teenage pregnancy – Causes, Effects and Preventive measures
Author: Lamunu Anna Michelle, 1st Runner up

Climate Change in Northern Uganda
Author: Ageno-Rwot Esther, 3rd Runner up

Addressing Teenage Pregnancy: Causes, Effects, Prevention, and Advice for Ugandan Teens
Author: Adokcen Lina Marble, 2nd Runner up

Understanding and Addressing Teenage Pregnancy in Uganda
Author: Maturu Stephanie Kimberly, 5th Runner up 


Category 2

Teenage pregnancies and its prevalence
Author: Ocaya Jonathan Gerald, Winner

How climate change is affecting the lives of people in Northern Uganda
Author: Lubangakene Innocent Omoo, 1st Runner up

Challenges and Solutions to Teenage Pregnancy
Author: Omara Emmanuel Okot, 2nd Runner up

How is climate change affecting people’s lives in the Northern region?
Author: Omara Emmanuel Francis, 3rd Runner up

An Essay of My Opinion on the Increasing Rate of Teenage Pregnancy
Author: Nyerodwe Ponsiano, 4th Runner up

From Childhood to Motherhood: Understanding Teenage Pregnancy in Uganda
Author: Apollo Alice Merinda, 5th Runner up


Category 3

Factors behind teenage pregnancy and recommendations for capacity building
Author: Ayesigamukama Godfrey, Winner

Uganda’s Teen Pregnancy: Causes and Solutions
Author: Orymwoko Jacob, 1st Runner up

Facing The Heat – Climate Change In Northern Uganda
Author: Henry Watum, 2nd Runner up

Teenage pregnancy is silently killing the dreams of our girls
Author: Oola Andrew Keith, 3rd Runner up 

Category 1

A Personal Reflection on COVID-19’s Impact
Author: Lakica Ruth, Winner

COVID-19’s Disruption of Dreams and Education
Author: Nyero Dwe Ponsiano, 1st Runner up

My Journey during COVID-19’s Impact on Education and Dreams
Author: Rubanga Kene Isaac Okot, 2nd Runner up

Impact on Dreams and Determination to Overcome during the pandemic
Author: Opobo Jeremiah Samuel, 3rd Runner up

COVID-19’s Impact and Resilience
Author: Lakica Patience Okot, 4th Runner up


Category 2

Navigating COVID-19’s Impact on Education and Dreams
Author: Nakiyingi Christine, Winner

Battling the Pandemic: A Journey of Dreams, Defiance, and Determination
Author: Apollo Alice Merinda, 2nd Runner up

COVID-19’s Disruption of Aspirations and Education
Author: Oboma Emmanuel Geoffrey, 3rd Runner up

Navigating Life Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
Author: Wuwa Cgiu Justine, 4th Runner Up

Challenges and Coping Strategies during the Pandemic
Author: Rubangakene Joseph, 4th Runner Up

Navigating Challenges Amidst the Pandemic
Author: Lamunu Naume Lorna, 8th Runner Up


Category 3

The Impact of COVID-19 on Aspirations and Livelihoods
Author: Oola Andrew Keith, Winner

Category 1

Covid-19 and Children
Author: Aciro Mary Lindy, Winner


Category 2

How the lockdown affected the youth
Author: Ocaya Jonathan Gerald, Winner

How COVID-19 affected the youths and how we can address it
Author: Lamunu Naume Lorna, 1st Runner up


Category 3

Covid-19 and its Effects on Women and Girls
Author: Rose Rprena Namaalwa, 1st Runner Up

Covid-19 Hit the Youth Hard
Author: Charles Oyet Omoya, 2nd Runner Up

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