Traffic and outdoor market scenes from Jinja
Kauma, wearing a white hijab and a mahogany-colored robe, stands and addresses the audience at a council meeting in a wood-paneled room. She reads from her computer as council members listen.
Kauma sits in her office being interviewed. She is wearing a white hijab and mahogany-colored robe. She is sitting at her desk, with the sun streaming in from a window behind her.
Black text on a yellow screen says, When Fazira Kauma was appointed deputy mayor in Jinja City, Uganda, in 2021, she made history in two ways - as the first female and the first blind person to serve in this role.
A child's hands draw on a large, white piece of paper.
A closeup of someone filling out a form followed by a closeup of a hand writing on a chalkboard.
A closeup of an eye blinking and looking up, with a greenish purple tint to the video.
Wearing their caps and gowns, students attend graduation at Uganda College of Commerce.
Black text on a yellow screen says, Despite receiving her first degree, Kauma struggled to continue her studies.
Street and outdoor market scenes from Uganda.
Kauma uses JAWS on her computer. A hand moves across Braille lines on a white page.
Black text on a yellow screen says, Kauma eventually continued her education at Kyambogo University and gained leadership experience.
Motorcycles drive through the gate at Kyambogo University.
A sign on a building says, "Dean - Faculty of Special Needs and Rehabilitation" followed by shots of the department's website.
Campus shots from Kyambogo University followed by an overhead shot of Jinja and then a group of volunteers wheeling a wheelchair toward the camera.
The homepage of the Uganda National Association of the Blind, followed by other pages from the site.
Black text on a yellow screen reads, In 2016, Kauma began her political career as a councilor for the city of Jinja. By 2021 she was appointed deputy mayor. In this position, Kauma can advocate directly for the needs of people with disabilities.
Kauma walks down a hallway. She holds a white cane in one hand. With the other, she holds the arm of a woman who guides her.
Closeup of the wheels of a wheelchair rolling down the sidewalk.
Black text on a yellow screen says, While Kauma’s governmental position is a sign of success, it comes with challenges.
Kauma uses her white can to navigate walking out of her office and down the hall.
Kauma types on her computer at a council meeting and then addresses the audience as the other councilors listen.
Black text on a yellow screen says, Kauma’s position has allowed her to address gaps in funding for disabilities such as albinism and sickle cell disease. She was also instrumental in the opening of a sickle cell clinic in the town of Buwenge.
Headlines from articles about Kauma becoming deputy mayor and "beating the odds."
Kauma addresses the audience at a council meeting.
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