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Fides Uiso is a single mother to a child with a severe form of epilepsy known as Dravet Syndrome; who have suffered stigmatization because she is raising a child with epilepsy. Determined to live above this stigmatization. Fides became vocal about her child’s condition and is today inspiring hope in families with epileptic children. In this interview with Project Inspire Africa, Fides shares her story, struggle and successes.  Can we meet you?  My name is Fides Uiso a 33-year-old mother and founder of Tanzania Epilepsy Organization a non- governmental Organization based in Tanzania. I am a human right champion for people living with Epilepsy and passionate about seeing them enjoy equal rights. Tell us briefly your childhood experience. I am the last of a family of six. When I was a child I believed Epilepsy was contagious and hereditary because that’s the narrative that was pushed in my community. It wasn’t strange to anyone to see people living with epilepsy been discriminated against

After waking up to the news that another childhood friend was pregnant, Rejoice decided that it was time to stop sitting at the sidelines and complain. That decision gave rise to the Rejoice Shammah Initiatives. In this interview with Project_Inspire,Rejoice speaks about her journey thus far.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you?   Rejoice : My name Is Rejoice Shammah,a young ambitious, confident, creative, passion driven and dedicated girl who loves God and is committed to making impact one project at a time. I am an OAP(On-Air Personality) and host of the Morning Drive on Rhythm 93.7FM in Jos.Because of the passion I have for the media, I run a media Academy that is training aspiring radio presenters and media personalities with practical knowledge of the media while sharing media opportunities with them.I am also a mental health advocate, creating awareness on depression especially and helping people who are going through difficult and life changing moments. I sell gift boxes, so