CROSO Videos

Caroline (CROSO Graduate) is a successful entrepreneur who gives back to her community in Uganda.

Areto Caroline was a CROSO Scholar from 2012-2015, studying Business and Business Administration at Uganda Christian University. In 2019, she along with 3 other women founded a clothing brand company called SELA. They now have a total of 7 employees and are actively giving back to their community, both with their sustainable work practices and how they use their personal time, talent, and treasure. CROSO is so proud to have played a small role in Caroline's journey!

Agnes (CROSO Graduate) shares about her love of her community

Apo Agnes was a CROSO Scholar from 2019 to 2021, when she graduated with her diploma in Social Work and Social Administration from Uganda Christian University. Agnes has been volunteering for the last year for different local NGOs to give back to her community, but also to gain valuable experience and build connections for future job opportunities. While doing this, Agnes has already found ways to give back to her community -- starting with supporting her younger siblings, and extending to her neighbors through special gifts of food at the holidays. Agnes' compassionate spirit is clear in all that she does!

Adam (CROSO Graduate) shares his gratitude and dreams

Adam, a CROSO Scholar from 2016-2019, graduated from Nkumba University in Entebbe with his bachelor's degree in graphic communication design. Adam shares, "Because of the CROSO post-secondary education program, I was able to attain my dream of becoming a graphic designer and I'm now living in that dream.” Since graduation, Adam has built up a group of clients for whom he can provide graphic design services and also runs a small stationery shop in town. Utilizing his earnings from these endeavors Adam has made it a priority to give back to the back to the C.R.O. community by providing school fees for a few primary school students.

Lydia (CROSO Graduate) shares her passion

This video, edited by one of our talented CROSO interns, features CROSO graduate, Mutesi Lydia. This video clip was recorded during Lydia’s internship at Kyaka II Refugee Settlement in February 2021, a few months before Lydia graduated with her bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Governance.

Norah (CROSO Graduate) is a Driving Force for Change in Uganda

This movie (created by Media 256, a Ugandan media company) features Nakyeyune Norah. Norah was a CROSO Scholar from 2013-2017 and is now a strong advocate for women and girls in Kampala, Uganda. Her story is an excellent example of how investing in scholarships for individuals can lead to an incredible community-wide impact.

CROSO Graduate Impacts Community

This video, created by Media 256 in Uganda, features CROSO graduate Sam Edweo. Sam shares how having access to higher education through the CROSO Scholarship has given him the ability to start a business, give back to his community, and make a substantial difference in the lives of others.

Stella Graduates!

Atukuri Stella graduated on Friday, July 28, 2017 from Uganda Christian University. She has been a CROSO Scholar from 2014-2017 and now has her bachelor's degree in social work and social administration. 

In this video, Stella shares her appreciation for CROSO and the donors that have enabled her to complete higher education in Uganda. Her final year was completely funded by 39 donors through a crowd funding campaign.

Otukei Godfrey Francis' Story

This video was originally created for a contest in 2013. While it's a few years old, the content is still quite relevant. Francis shares what originally led him to the streets and to C.R.O. as well as what the CROSO Scholarship has meant to him.