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Finding Peace during Times of Stress
The pandemic has caused immense stress on healthcare systems around the world. And nurses – predominantly women – have felt the impact. AWAGO has targeted these underserved heroes with free training in the mental wellness technique, Transcendental Meditation, and their experiences are inspiring. “The TM practice has helped me to improve on my relationships with […]
Rona Mbabazi—Fulfilling Her Dream
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Celebrating the New Year in Uganda with our TM Clubs
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AWAGO’S “Education Hubs” for Continued Learning During COVID-19
In countries all around the world and in Uganda, the COVID-19 lockdown that began in March, 2020 resulted in school closings. What a challenging time for all, and especially for the children of our charitable partners, where AWAGO teaches TM to women and girls. Two of these AWAGO partners are EDAPO (Economic Development and AIDS […]
AWAGO — Supporting Girls’ Education
AWAGO proudly sponsors 82 girls for their education at Ideal Girls High School in Mbale, where they are boarding students. During the COVID-19 lockdown we have provided these girls who live in Kampala, with food, masks, soaps and other essential items. We have also structured a unique continued learning opportunity for them. Working with the […]
Research Shows Transcendental Meditation Empowers Disadvantaged Ugandan Mothers
A study published in Health Care for Women International shows how the Transcendental Meditation technique can empower women’s lives, using measures of self-efficacy, perceived stress, and mental and physical quality of life. The practice was shown to help single, disadvantaged, illiterate mothers in Uganda deal with high levels of physical and psychological stress in their […]
Kids Need Meditation Too: What Children Say About the Transcendental Meditation Technique
There was a time during second grade, when I didn’t want to go to school. Not because I was a poor student or didn’t like to study. I actually loved school. The problem was that we had just moved to a new neighborhood where two girls my age lived—only they made it crystal clear that […]
24 Hours of Happiness
Occasionally a new great song comes around that captivates me. Pharrell William’s 2013 song “Happy” is one of those. It is infectious and immediately makes you feel happy; as a result it has taken the world by storm. The song currently has over 595 million views on YouTube and a dedicated website 24hoursofhappiness.com, co-branded with […]
Educating Girls in Uganda
Uganda, like most countries in Africa, has experienced drought, famine, war, political instability, human rights violations, an AIDS epidemic, and extreme poverty. Providing higher education for Ugandan girls is especially critical, as research has shown that when young girls and women are educated, they are able to care better for their children and lead their […]
