Rachael Musiimenta, a second year student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying and Geomatics at Makerere University, is the winner of the United Nations Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) art competition.
“The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Regional Office for Africa is pleased to announce Racheal Musiimenta as the winner of the 2024 Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Art Competition. A second-year student at Makerere University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying and Geomatics, Racheal is involved in environmental conservation and actively developing her skills in geospatial technology,” UNDRR said in a post.
Musiimenta’s art work , “Chords of Hope,” draws inspiration from the tragic Kitezi landfill collapse in Uganda.
The piece powerfully symbolizes the ignorance surrounding waste management while highlighting education as a powerful tool for fostering resilience.
“Racheal’s passion for exploring Uganda’s diverse landscapes has fuelled her commitment to preserving Uganda’s rich ecological heritage, a theme central to her winning piece,” UNDRR added.
Racheal will attend the 9th Africa Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (AfRP-9) in Windhoek, Namibia, from October 21-24, 2024 as part of her reward for winning the competition.
DRR art competition was held in celebration of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, and attracted over 250 entries from across Africa.
The competition’s theme was, ‘Empowering the Next Generation for a Resilient Future’.
