Obongi District, West Nile · Uganda
Building Obongi Connections Beyond Borders
There’s no bridge across the Albert Nile into Obongi, only a ferry. Our signal crosses where the road can’t: linking Obongi, the diaspora, refugee and host communities, Uganda and the world through information, education and entertainment.
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Obongi Radio
Stories from across the district
Development
New solar mini-grid brings power to three Obongi border parishes
Households in Ejomi, Itula and Ashiku have reliable electricity for the first time.
Refugee Voices
Palorinya youth start a tailoring cooperative with host community members
A joint enterprise between refugees and their Obongi neighbours.
Community · 3 min read
Culture
Elders record oral histories of the Madi clan system for the archive
A new project aims to preserve leadership structures before they are lost.
Programs today
Dawn Devotion
Madi Morning Digest
Farmers' Hour
Refugee Voices
Latest podcast episodes
Ep. 42 — Savings groups changing life in Itula
Ep. 41 — Cross-border trade at the Obongi market
The voices
Featured presenters
Grace Adiru
Emmanuel Aliga
Josephine Amviko
Simon Peter Dranzoa
Projects our listeners are building
Households connected to solar power
Through the Ejomi–Itula mini-grid project.
Women-led savings groups
Active across host and refugee communities.
Peace dialogues hosted
Bringing together clan leaders and neighbouring communities.
Photo gallery
Upcoming events
Obongi District Peace & Unity Dialogue
Diaspora Homecoming Radio Meet-up
Youth Digital Skills Bootcamp — Day 1
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