Norah Owaraga

Norah …

“Norah (also spelled Noura, Noora, or Nour) is a widely used Muslim, Arabic-origin feminine given name meaning “light,” “radiance,” or “divine light”. It is derived from the Arabic word al-Nur (النور), symbolising enlightenment, purity, and guidance, making it a popular choice across the Arab and Muslim world.” (Source AI Overview) On this day of Eid…

Next time you want to borrow money …

Last Friday, 13th March 2026, is when the topic of External Credit was discussed during our CPAR Uganda training of Self-Reliant Participatory Development Change Agents on Income Generation. A discussion that turned out to consciously awaken us, the trainers, even the more about the disturbing status quo; but one which can be rectified. On the…

Resilience

Yes, for me, at this moment in time, among the words that comes to mind that describe me is resilient and all is variations – resilience, etc. I get the sense that at an early age, my early childhood experiences, made me resilient, without me even knowing they were doing so. In retrospect, I cannot…

Experimenting and innovating …

What activities do you lose yourself in? When twicking lesson plans, innovating to adapt them to suit a specific set of trainees I often loose track of time. Especially if I am doing so while in an environment rich in sights and sounds of nature. And so it is today has gone by so fast.…