Barbara Kemigisa | |
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Born | 1986 Uganda |
Nationality | Ugandan |
Occupation(s) | HIV activist, motivational speaker, artist |
Known for | Founding Pill Power Uganda, repurposing ARV drug bottles |
Awards | Mandela Washington Fellowship (2018) |
Barbara Kemigisa (born in 1986) is a Ugandan HIV activist, motivational speaker, and artist. She has dedicated her life to encouraging and directing children and young individuals who are also impacted by HIV, after undergoing childhood sexual abuse and living with the condition. Kemigisa is the founder of Pill Power Uganda, an organization that establishes a secure environment for vulnerable children and youth to develop essential life skills.[1][2][3][4]