Gaudy Nansubuga, Kiboga District

“Uganda Change Agent Association is an organization which has this time around made my life a success.  Change Agent trainings have made positive changes in various attributes of life, such as change in life style, Economic status, social status, leadership skills, degree of transparency and accountability, culture of savings.

I completed change agent course in 2002. It was held at Namugongo Martyrs Seminary. Participants came from different districts of Central Region which enabled us to share experiences from a wider spectrum.  The most important point I went with after completing the course was to minimize expenses in order to realize savings which can be the road to Economic development.  I put it into practice and after a year, I bought myself a plot of land.  I continued to save and this enabled me construct a commercial building from which I earn Uganda Shillings 500,000/= (Five hundred thousand) per month. 

The knowledge about income generating activities (IGA’s) has made me start up projects including piggery, poultry, Cassava, beans, maize and potato growing.  I go on changing according to seasons and market.  From the profits I get, I am able to pay school fees for my children in higher institutions and below.  The knowledge and skills I got from change agent training has made me manage my projects properly with proper books of accounts and good record keeping.  When I add on my little salary, I make my ends meet easily.

It’s because of the change Agent training that the community is utilizing me in various activities and organizations. I have held various leadership positions for example I am the chairperson of head teachers association, Chairperson, East African theatre Institute, Uganda Chapter, Treasurer East Africa St Cecelia Choirs, Director Muzinge Theatricals, Secretary for women Tukolerewamu Savings and Credit Association.  I also look after the contact place for Kiboga District change Agent Association.

All in all I am in leadership positions, I share experiences with fellow change agents, I am proud of them and they are proud of me.  I strive for all people becoming self-reliant as well as myself. My economic, social and personal development has improved.  I am what I am because of the change agent training undertaken by Uganda Change Agent Association.