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Ssenyonjo Jim Maurice
Cohort 50 Civic Leadership

Ssenyonjo Jim Maurice

Cohort 50 Civic Leadership Central Region
District / Location
Kampala
Sector / Industry
Zero Hunger, Quality Education, Gender Equality, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Partnerships,
Biography & Impact
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Ssenyonjo Jim Maurice is a Deaf person who cannot speak or hear, yet he is proud because he can do anything he sets his mind to. He is an alumnus of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) and the founder of the Master Class Sign Language Initiative (MCSLI). Maurice holds a Diploma in IT from Makerere Institute of Social Development and is dedicated to empowering Deaf youth through education, advocacy, and equal opportunities. He continues to fight for Deaf rights, aiming to ensure equal opportunities for all. With a passion for breaking communication barriers, he promotes inclusivity for the Deaf community in Uganda and beyond.

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