Category Archives: Climate

“People were afraid of me, avoided me, and spread rumors. Even my husband, at first, kept his distance,” said Mildred. Mildred, who lives in Kabwe,…

Whether coping with droughts and outbreaks, or reeling from the aftermath of floods and extreme weather, millions of people across Africa confront not only physical…

Each year, June 20 marks World Refugee Day, a day when people around the world come together to honor those who have been forced to…

In December, heavy rains swept across Uganda, triggering widespread flooding and catastrophic landslides. The mountainous Elgon region along the Kenya-Uganda border was hard-hit. A devastating…

Heavy rains in Uganda have triggered widespread flooding, leading to catastrophic landslides throughout the country. The Elgon region, a mountainous area straddling the border with…

StrongMinds’ report addresses the link between climate change — including extreme weather events — and our mental health in Africa, with a special focus on…

Climate change is causing severe droughts in many parts of the world. Zambia is facing the worst drought in decades, causing widespread crop failures and…

On August 9, tragedy struck when a mountain of garbage collapsed in Uganda’s capital of Kampala, killing 35 people. The Kiteezi landfill has served as…

As we enter Earth Month and rally to protect our planet, we need to recognize the profound impact climate change effects can have on mental…

In July 2022, Eastern Uganda’s Mbale District was hit by a catastrophic flood, leaving a trail of ruin and destruction. Susan was just one of…