By Mwagale Foundation is set to host its inaugural theatre advocacy event, “Behind The Scenes: Echoes of Hope”, on December 4, 2025, at Sharing Youth Centre, Nsambya, in a bold effort to fight human trafficking.
The event will feature child-led and survivor-led performances through music, dance, drama, and poetry, offering a raw and powerful look into the realities of trafficking in Uganda. Joanita Ndagire Executive Director of Mwagale Foundation Uganda says the event is more than entertainment it is a call to action for communities, professionals, and human rights advocates to join the fight against exploitation.
“Through storytelling on stage, survivors’ voices are amplified, warning communities of the tricks traffickers use and showing paths to protection and recovery,” said Ndagire
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The event brings together local and international partners, including The Salvation Army, Uganda Rural Education Equity Program (UREEP), Footprint to Freedom, Young Professionals Mentoring Program (YPMP), Free the Slaves, UNODC, World Council of Churches, and others.
The foundation has long used theatre as a tool to educate and empower vulnerable children, particularly in government SEED schools hosting repatriated street children. Beyond awareness, its programs provide skills development, malaria prevention, and agricultural training, helping children build resilience and self-reliance.
Theatre advocacy, Ndagire explains that works where traditional awareness campaigns often fail. Live performances recreate real-life trafficking scenarios, enabling audiences to recognize danger signs and respond effectively. she adds that, survivors participating in performances gain confidence and skills that aid healing and advocacy.
“Echoes of Hope transforms fear into action. Every scene, every story is a step toward safeguarding children and youth across Uganda,” Ndagire noted.
The foundation calls on volunteers, teachers, religious leaders, and community members to support the initiative whether by attending, facilitating performances in local spaces, or sharing lessons learned at home.
Mwagale Foundation Uganda continues to lead efforts against human trafficking, using theatre not just to raise awareness, but to protect, heal, and empower communities nationwide.
By putting children at the forefront, Mwagale Foundation hopes to transform vulnerable youth into advocates and protectors within their own communities, using theatre to foster awareness, resilience, and hope.
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