{"id":43,"date":"2025-06-05T23:36:45","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T23:36:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezchildfundafrica.com\/storiesthatmatter\/about\/"},"modified":"2025-06-09T05:45:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T05:45:43","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tezchildfundafrica.com\/storiesthatmatter\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<body>\n\n\n<h1>About Us<\/h1>\n\n\n\n\n<p data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"649\"><strong data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"310\">Stories That Matter<\/strong> is a purpose-driven blog curated by <strong data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"379\">Hamuza Tezikubwa (alias Tez)<\/strong> \u2014 Founder and Executive Director of <a data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"474\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\" href=\"https:\/\/tezchildfundafrica.com\"><strong data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"441\">Tez ChildFund Africa<\/strong><\/a>. Born from a desire to document real-life impact, this blog is a storytelling platform that puts the spotlight on the people, organizations, and ideas shaping a better world.<\/p><p data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"951\">We tell <strong data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"739\">stories that stir hearts, spark action, and shine a light on everyday heroes<\/strong> \u2014 from a child learning to save in Entebbe to a youth mentor in Nairobi, from a grassroots leader in Kampala to a social enterprise in Europe or Asia. If it\u2019s driving positive change, we want to tell that story.<\/p><p>\n\n<\/p><p data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1272\">While our roots are in Uganda, our vision is global. We believe that stories have no borders \u2014 and neither should compassion. Here, you\u2019ll find authentic accounts of transformation, resilience, innovation, and hope \u2014 both from the communities we serve at <strong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1232\">Tez ChildFund Africa<\/strong> and from changemakers around the world.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1291\"><strong data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1291\">Why we exist:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1491\">\n<li data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1336\">\n<p data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1336\">To amplify voices that are often unheard<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1385\">\n<p data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1385\">To document meaningful impact \u2014 big or small<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1437\">\n<p data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1437\">To inspire giving, growth, and global awareness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1491\">\n<p data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1491\">To connect people who care with stories that matter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>\n\n<\/p><p data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1634\">If these stories move you, we invite you to partner with us \u2014 by donating, sharing, collaborating, or simply reflecting. Every action counts.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>Recent Posts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2>Meet our publishing authors<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; \">Our stories are brought to life by a small but passionate team of writers, creatives, and community voices. Each contributor brings their own perspective and purpose \u2014 united by a shared commitment to truth, dignity, and transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-family:poppins;color:#fff;font-size:22px;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:0px;\">Hamuza Tezikubwa (Tez)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family:roboto;color:#fff;font-size:16px;font-weight:400;padding-bottom:20px;\">Founder, Writer &amp; Editor<\/p>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-family:poppins;color:#fff;font-size:22px;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:0px;\">Juma Asuman kibet<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family:roboto;color:#fff;font-size:16px;font-weight:400;padding-bottom:20px;\">Publisher<\/p>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-family:poppins;color:#fff;font-size:22px;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:0px;\">Shirati Kembabazi<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family:roboto;color:#fff;font-size:16px;font-weight:400;padding-bottom:20px;\">Publisher<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2>Join Our Team<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2255\">Are you a writer, journalist, student, creative, or advocate with a heart for social change?<br data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2189\">\n<strong data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2255\">We welcome passionate contributors from anywhere in the world.<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2390\">Whether you want to share your own story, highlight an inspiring person, or report on a community project \u2014 we\u2019d love to collaborate.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center; \">\n\n<\/p><p data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2538\">\ud83d\udce9 Reach out via email at <strong data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2450\">tezchildfundafrica@gmail.com<\/strong> with a short intro and your story idea. 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