Planting Peacer Profile: Diana Patrah Karungi

I am Diana Patrah Karungi. I come from Masindi in the western part of Uganda and a graduate from Gulu University which is located in the northern part of Uganda and waiting upon graduation come January next year. Uganda is a conflict prone country with a history of ethnic, political and cultural violence which has escalated due to stigma, stereotype and discrimination. I work with the youth in helping them have good life skills, good relationships with themselves, with others and relationships with the environment. This is done through a program known as “Living with Shalom” which means living with peace. This is done by bringing youths from various parts of Uganda who have different backgrounds, different tribes, different religions and different cultures, who spend three weeks under intensive training practicing together and learning from each other which helps in the treatment of trauma, stereotyping and stigma, and transforms communities in which these youths come from. Living with Shalom actually shaped me into what I am and it has empowered many youths into transforming society in the name of Jesus Christ the prince of peace. Amen.