Meet The Woman Who Inspired Bono
Many fans who attended the U2 Conference last October had the wonderful opportunity to hear Agnes Nyamayarwo, Ugandan nurse and activist, speak about her life. She was introduced by Bono via a taped message. The lucky fans who attended the concert in Raleigh that weekend even heard Bono give a shout out to Agnes directly during an emotional performance of “One.”
For those fans not able to attend the conference, I have posted a recent article on Agnes’ life and her connection to Bono. I hope you enjoy reading about the woman who inspired him to start the ONE organization.
http://globalpoverty.change.org/blog/view/meet_agnes_nyamayarwo_the_woman_who_inspired_bono
You can also read more about Agnes’ work with her organization, the Mulago Positive Women’s Network at:
on Facebook search for:
“AGNES NYAMAYARWO”
or visit the “Have A Heart For Africa” thread in our forum to learn more about this remarkable woman.
We get to carry each other,
StrongGirl
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Agnes is an amazing woman. I had the honor and privilege of meeting her when she came to Houston several years ago to help us build our ONE chapter.
She shared her story with us - the type of story that is hard to believe anyone endured. But she did and is now an inspiration to us all.
Thank goodness Bono met this incredible woman and turned it into ONE. I wonder if Agnes ever thought her journey would lead to helping so many others?