We Need To Talk Podcast

Moment: Grief shaped how we live, love, work | Belinda Katumba.

In this moment, Belinda Katumba talks about grief, mental health, and how Ugandans understand both.A 2026 Ministry of Health report estimates that about 24.2% of adults and 22.9% of children in Uganda are affected by mental health conditions. Yet, fewer than 1 in 10 people who need care receive the right support.This is a big issue, especially in a country where 73.2% of the population is below the age of 30. The report also shows that 50.9% of young people aged 18–30 are not in employment, education, or training. This can lead to distress, hopelessness, addiction, untreated depression, and many other silent struggles.Belinda helps us look at grief as one of the hidden issues affecting the mental health of many Ugandans. Grief is not always talked about, but it shapes how people live, love, work, and heal.This is why conversations like this matter.- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3XI-JhSkw4&t=854sWatch this moment from We Need To Talk Podcast and join the conversation.watch full conversation with belinda here ; Listen to our podcast here:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gathernownetwork

Uganda Is Not Ready for AI | Youth Unemployment, School Dropouts & Education Crisis

Is Uganda really ready for AI when many young people are still unemployed, many are dropping out of school, and many graduates are not even working in the fields they studied? In this episode, I sit down with Benjamin Rukwengye to talk about the real state of education, jobs, and opportunity in Uganda. We talk about why so many young people end up doing work they never studied for, why youth unemployment is still a big problem, and whether our education system is preparing young people for the future or holding them back. Benjamin also shares his thoughts on AI integration in Uganda, the education crisis, school dropouts, and why we may need to rethink how we prepare young people for work, purpose, and opportunity. This conversation is for every young person trying to find direction, every parent thinking about the future of their child, every teacher, employer, and leader who cares about the next generation. In this episode, we talk about: * Why Uganda may not be ready for AI * Youth unemployment in Uganda * Why many people do jobs they never studied * The education crisis * School dropouts * Whether we need a global education overhaul * How young people can chase and achieve their dreams * Why degrees alone may not be enough anymore Watch the full conversation and share your thoughts in the comments. Do you think Uganda is ready for AI? Subscribe for more honest conversations on life, work, education, purpose, and the future of young people in Uganda and Africa. #Uganda #AI #YouthUnemployment #EducationCrisis #BenjaminRukwengye #WeNeedToTalkPodcast #Education #Jobs #YoungPeople #Africa

Everything Was Going Well in Dubai Until This Happened. I Still Remember The Kids i Left Behind

What does it really cost to leave Uganda and build a new life in Dubai?Many Ugandans move to Dubai looking for better jobs, new opportunities, and a fresh start. But behind the dream are hidden challenges, including the high cost of living, loneliness, work pressure, relationships, and the struggle to stay hopeful far from home.In this episode of the We Need To Talk Podcast, Amon Mukisa sits down with Casper Grace, a Ugandan writer and former teacher who moved from Uganda to Dubai to chase a new dream.Casper shares her honest experience of adjusting to life in Dubai, leaving the teaching profession in Uganda, building new friendships, and finding the courage to become a writer. She also talks about creating a guided journal that helps young adults plan, reflect, and make better life decisions.In this conversation, we talk about:• The cost of living in Dubai as a Ugandan• Life and work opportunities in Dubai• The hidden struggles Ugandans face abroad• Teaching and the new curriculum in Uganda• Relationships, love, and friendships• How conflict in the region affected Ugandans living in Dubai• Leaving a stable career to follow your dream• Writing and publishing a guided journal• How to build hope during uncertain timesThis episode is for anyone thinking about moving abroad, changing careers, becoming a writer, or starting a new chapter in life.Watch until the end and share your thoughts in the comments: Would you leave Uganda to build a new life in Dubai?Listen to the podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gathernownetworkSubscribe for more honest conversations about life, identity, careers, relationships, mental health, and personal growth.#LifeInDubai #UgandansInDubai #CostOfLivingInDubai #UgandanPodcast #DubaiLife #WeNeedToTalkPodcast #LivingAbroad #CareerChange #PersonalGrowth

Paula Henriette: Turning Down a USA Fulbright Scholarship, Motherhood & Building Founders

In this episode of We Need To Talk Podcast, I sit down with Paula Mugisa Henriette, founder of Teesa Advisory, to talk about one of the biggest decisions of her life, turning down a USA Fulbright Scholarship so she could stay close to her daughter.This conversation goes deeper than just one opportunity. Paula opens up about motherhood, uncertainty, identity, courage, purpose, and the real work of building Ugandan founders in a country where many young people feel stuck, unsupported, or unclear about their next step.We talk about why so many people know what to do but still fail to act, why Uganda still has room for builders, and how founders can turn real community needs into meaningful work.This episode is for you if you are a young African, a parent, a founder, a dreamer, or someone trying to make hard life decisions while still becoming the person you want to be.Watch the full conversation and share it with someone who needs courage in this season.Subscribe for weekly episodes.#usa #scholarship #selfimprovement #weneedtotalkpodcast #paulamugisahenriette

My Grand Mother Saved My Life From Cancer. I Was Cut Open Like a Cow & spent over 27hrs in a theatre

In this episode, we hear about a grand Mother Saved a Life From Cancer who was Cut Open Like a Cow in the theatre for an operation that too more that 27 hours. Moses echodu is a survivor of cancer in uganda, africa and he leads the team at the uganda child cancer foundation.Moses shared the inspiring story of UCCF’s journey, which began in 2006 with the goal of providing psychosocial care for children suffering from cancer. What started as a foundation to mobilize public funds for treatment has since evolved into a fully-fledged NGO, expanding its focus to include advocacy, awareness, research, and patient support. We discuss the challenges of diagnosing serious conditions like various cancer symptoms, which often mimic common illnesses such as malaria, bacterial infections, and typhoid disease. The conversation highlights how initial signs, like fever, can be misleading, making early and accurate diagnosis difficult. This is particularly crucial when dealing with infectious diseases where prompt treatment can save lives. 🧘‍♀️✨we hope this conversation brings healing, comfort and hope to those dealing with cancer.SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNELhttps://www.youtube.com/c/GatherNowNetwork WE NEED TO TALK PODCASThttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwZ1Vq2ng2ck5tw7h8JZxNw #cancer #africadiseases #cancertreatment #weneedtotalkpodcast #gathernownetwork