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by Gilbert Kidimu

Kampala — It is rare to find university students who look beyond themselves to do good for others after graduation. However, Rusia Orikiriza is one of a kind among her peers.

After she excelled in her UACE examinations which earned her government sponsorship, you would imagine she would have a worry-free three years at university, spoiling herself and being the student everyone expected her to be. But there was more to this young lady than just meets the eye.

In 2007, while still a first year student at Makerere University, Orikiriza felt the need to contribute to other people's social development. "I grew up in a simple, peasant family. When I joined S1, I was adopted by a humanitarian family following my parents' inability to pay for my education. That act of kindness inspired me to give back to my community, back in the village," says Orikiriza.

She believes that people have many resources but cannot do a thing about them. There are lots of untapped opportunities everywhere, which means that there are many gaps to be filled.

"In Kabale district where I come from, the level of education is very low. I had to be a role model and do my best to stop the vicious cycle of poverty," she says.

She always had avenues of getting money, considering the natural talents she possesses. "I started by making jewellery, which was very lucrative and so earned me some money," she says......

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