UMOA Trust International, a visionary organization dedicated to peacebuilding, legal advocacy, environmental awareness, youth empowerment, and sustainable development, marked its official launch with an inspiring ceremony in Dar es Salaam. Held at QB Lounge in Mbezi Luis, the event signaled the birth of a transformative movement for Tanzania and Africa at large.

The launch was organized in collaboration with the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Africa and drew notable dignitaries and leaders, including His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Adama Doumbia, President of UPF Africa, who traveled from Ivory Coast to serve as Guest of Honor.

The event opened with a powerful symbolic gesture: a ceremonial oath of allegiance taken by…Read More

Held at the Auditorium of the University of Liberia, Capital Hill Campus, the event brought together students and alumni of the social work profession from four universities across Monrovia. With the aim of strengthening professional skills and reinforcing the values of family and community leadership, the workshop focused on empowering participants with practical knowledge and tools for real-world impact.

Throughout the day, participants explored critical themes such as effective organizational performance management, social work ethics, financial best practices, leadership responsibilities, and effective conflict resolution and peacebuilding. The sessions ran from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., led by a team of skilled facilitators who delivered engaging, participant-centered presentations. The interactive format sparked lively discussion and deep reflection among the 53 attendees, who remained actively engaged throughout… Read More.

The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Uganda Chapter proudly joined the nation in observing Uganda Heroes Day, a solemn occasion dedicated to honoring the memory of the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives during the country’s struggle for liberation.

Heroes Day is a powerful moment of national reflection, paying tribute to those who fought to free Uganda from the brutal dictatorship of Idi Amin. The regime, known for its cruelty and systematic repression, led to the deaths of an estimated over one hundred thousand Ugandans, including some of the country's brightest minds and leaders.

This annual commemoration serves as both a remembrance and a call to preserve the hard-won peace that followed. The day recognizes the resilience and courage of those who stood against tyranny and laid the foundation for the country's future under the peaceful leadership that followed… Read More.

Uganda Martyrs’ Day is one of the nation’s most significant commemorations, paying tribute to the young men and women who were brutally executed under the reign of Kabaka Mwanga of Buganda in the late 19th century. These courageous martyrs, both Christian and Muslim, refused to renounce their faith, enduring torture and a harrowing forced march to Namugongo, where many were burned to death.

The Catholic and Anglican Shrines at Namugongo stand as enduring symbols of their sacrifice. Historical accounts tell of 45 Christian martyrs killed between 1885 and 1887, alongside an estimated 70 Muslim martyrs, bringing the total to over 120 lives lost for their beliefs.

This day has grown into an international pilgrimage attracting up to three million visitors annually from Uganda and beyond. Pilgrims from Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan often walk hundreds of kilometers in groups to honor the martyrs’ journey. Over the years, distinguished visitors such as Pope Paul VI (1969), Pope John Paul II (1993), and Pope Francis (2016) have paid their respects at Namugongo. Other notable figures include President Julius Nyerere of Tanzania, remembered for his daily Catholic devotion and now being considered for sainthood, as well as respected UPF leaders like Dr. Kathy Rigney, known affectionately as the Mother of Africa… Read More.

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