Catherine Apalat
Catherine Apalat is a Ugandan journalist, blogger, filmmaker and still photographer at Uganda Media Women's Association (UMWA). As of April 2013, Apalat is the Programs Manager Mama FM, a community radio station under UMWA.
Background and education
Apalat was born in Tororo to David Livingstone Ongadi, a Primary School Teacher, and Grace Onyadi, a Communication Specialist. Apalat attended Rock View for her primary school in 1994 before joining Tororo Girls and Our Lady of Gayaza for her secondary school. Apalat enrolled at Makerere University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication in 2005.Career
Apalat worked with Makerere University Mass Communication Film Department in 2002. Apalat produced a ten minutes drama skit and entitled "Salongo’s Gift" and "Portrait of an artist". Apalat joined Top Radio and worked with News Production Department, producing news, editing and specialized in crime reporting in 2003. Apalat joined the Great Lakes Film Production in 2005-2006 where she worked as a script writer and continuity film crew.From 2007 to-date, Apalat is also worked as a producer and photographer for still photography with Uganda Media Women's Association Newspaper pull out and Grass Root Women Empowerment Network Magazine among others. Apalat worked as an Fredskorpset Exchange Participant with College of Journalism and Mass Communication in 2011, Nepal. The Nepali Ministry of Communication, Nepal recognized Apalat's contribution in showcasing the different African traditions and culture through films in the first ever Nepal Africa film festival in May 2011.
As of April 2013, Apalat is the Program's Director Mama Fm, a Community Radio Station in Uganda. Apalat worked with radio staff to ensure that radio's mission is adhered to producing gender focused programs, spot messages and drama skits.