Brian Aliganyira
Runs ARC Wellness Hub, a health clinic serving Uganda's LGBTQ community, providing vital services despite legal and political challenges.
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Feb 9, 2025 • 27min
The Real-Life Impact of DOGE’s Cuts
Teddy Ruge, a sustainable farming advocate from Uganda, and Brian Aliganyira, director of a health clinic for the LGBTQ community, share their insights on the consequences of foreign aid cuts. Ruge discusses how funding pauses affect local farmers, employment, and environmental practices. Aliganyira highlights the challenges of providing health services under oppressive laws, particularly the impact on HIV treatment and mental health. Their conversation reveals the urgent need for international support to assist vulnerable communities in navigating these crises.
Feb 9, 2025 • 27min
One Thing: The Real-Life Impact of DOGE’s Cuts
Teddy Ruge, founder of Raintree Farms in Uganda, and Brian Aliganyira, director of ARC Wellness Hub, dive into the real-life impacts of U.S. foreign aid cuts. They discuss how these cuts, spurred by political decisions, have devastating effects on local economies and vital healthcare for vulnerable communities, particularly the LGBTQ population in Uganda. The conversation highlights the struggles against Uganda's anti-gay laws and the urgent need for sustainable solutions in the face of adversity, emphasizing resilience and the human cost of policy changes.
