After more than two decades of conflict, signs of hope are appearing across northern Uganda.

In 2004, Gulu University opened with much speculation. How could a university in a war-torn area do well? However, last week, the first graduates of medicine and surgery left Gulu University. With only 1 doctor per 24,000 in Uganda, these graduates have been warmly welcomed into the community.

This is a great sign of the resilience found throughout northern Uganda. Although there is much more to do, northern Uganda is slowly flourishing and rebuilding.

Find out more about the recent graduation and Gulu university here.

Photo credit: Chris Ocowun