From Conflict to Clean Water: Stories from Lira
For decades, northern Uganda bore the brunt of one of the most devastating conflicts in Africa. The Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) insurgency, which spread fear and displacement across the region, left deep scars on communities. Among the towns most affected was Lira, a vibrant cultural and commercial hub of the Lango sub-region. Families fled their homes, children grew up in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, and the very fabric of community life was stretched thin.
