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Ugandan Mother's Courageous Fight Against Disability Stigma
March 21, 2026
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The inspiring story of a young Ugandan mother who refused to abandon her disabled son and now battles societal prejudice to provide for his care.
Martha Apolot, a 21-year-old Ugandan woman, found herself cast out by her family and community when her son, Aaron, was born with a disability. Undeterred, Apolot has embarked on a daily fight to meet her son's needs and challenge the stigma surrounding disability in her country.
Despite facing overwhelming odds, Apolot refuses to give up on her son.
Source: Al Jazeera
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