#MCM: Celebrating Nyende Alex (@AlenzyArtss ), aka Grandmaster! 📷 A well-deserved win for our Content Creation and Communications Lead, Alenzy Arts , won at the 15th Uganda Press Photo Awards (@UPPAward ) 2026 in the Photojournalism category for his documentary project, “WHERE DO THEY GO?” Through his lens, Alex documents the human cost of the May 28 demolitions in Kawaala, Kampala, where families were displaced during an operation to restore sections of the Lubigi Wetland. At the heart of his work is a question that demands our attention: Where do people go when they lose their homes? His project reminds us that photography is more than capturing moments. It is about telling stories that matter, making invisible realities visible, and giving people a reason to pause and reflect. We celebrate Alex for this recognition and extend our appreciation to the FOTEA , @EUinUG , @FujifilmX_US and the @FESonline for supporting platforms that amplify powerful visual storytelling. Grandmaster, we celebrate you. Keep telling the stories that need to be told. Congratulations! 📷 #FacesUp #UPPA2026 #Photojournalism #StoriesThatMatter

Some moments are too joyful to stay on paper. 💛 A little drawing, a little play, a lot of laughter, and before long, the art had found its way outdoors. At Uganda School for the Deaf, the joy of creating together carried into movement, playful moments and dancing. What began with art became an opportunity for learners to express themselves, interact and simply enjoy being in the moment. At Faces Up Uganda, we believe children need spaces where they can do more than create. They need room to explore, connect, play and express themselves freely. Because children's wellbeing is also found in these seemingly small moments: the freedom to participate, the joy of being together and the feeling that you belong. Sometimes, connection doesn't need many words. It simply needs room to happen. 💛 What are some of the little things we can do to help every child feel included, connected and free to be themselves? #FacesUp #ArtsEducation #ArtForWellbeing

Happy 64th #IndependenceDay to the motherland, Uganda. #facesup

Communication is an interpersonal skill we all continue to learn. But our last art session at Ntinda School for the Deaf reminded us that communication is not only about how we speak. It is also about how we approach, listen and make space for someone to be understood. We asked the learners: How would you like someone to approach you, call you or start a conversation with you? They could draw it, write it or express it in their own way. For Amjad Anwar, a Primary Four learner, the answer was simple: “Tap me gently on the shoulder.” But the session revealed something deeper. Some learners shared how frustrating it feels to be misunderstood or when people do not pay attention while they are communicating. It reminded us that communication is a two-way street. If we want children to communicate confidently, we also need to learn how they want to be communicated with. Sometimes, the best way to connect with a young person is to stop assuming, ask, and listen. Because being understood begins with being heard. #facesup