In Memory of Stephen Kaduuli

Stephen Kaduuli

It is with profound sadness that we share news of the sudden passing of Stephen Kaduuli, CPJ's refugee rights policy analyst, on April 15, 2021.

Stephen was an invaluable member of our CPJ family. As our first full-time Refugee Rights Policy Analyst, Stephen brought a depth of compassion, insight, and expertise to cultivating our policy research and advocacy.

Stephen leveraged his background as a social worker and demographer to bring together a passion for data and for people, grounded in his experiences working with displaced persons in his home country of Uganda. He was passionate in his commitment to justice. He built strong collaborative networks, where he will be missed greatly.

Here at CPJ, we will miss his broad smile and deep chuckle. We will miss going out for shawarma together. We will miss the understated and thoughtful way in which he shared his perspectives.

We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support in the wake of Stephen’s passing. Below is a list of ways you can support Stephen’s family and CPJ at this time:

  • Stephen’s family is raising funds to pay for travel to Uganda where they will be laying his body to rest. You can send an e-transfer directly (no password required) to Stephen’s brother-in-law, Patrick Kimumwe, at moc.oohay@umikap.
  • Whether you live in Toronto or elsewhere, there are a few ways you can help provide meals, groceries and care packages. Please contact Natalie Appleyard for more information.
  • CPJ, along with Stephen’s family, wish to honour his dedication and passion for refugee rights by establishing a permanent fund to help enhance and deepen CPJ’s refugee work. You can find more information here.

We invite you to share your condolences and remembrances of Stephen in our guest book below. These will also be shared with Stephen's family.

Rosemary Meier

Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)

Posted onFriday, April 16, 2021

We are sad to learn of the death of Stephen and send condolences to his family and friends and colleagues across the world.
We are holding him in the Light.
To the last,,a week ago, he was bringing his compassion and experience to an ecumenical group preparing a further event for the UN Decade for People of African Descent

Andrea Velthuizen

Lindsay

Posted onFriday, April 16, 2021

So very very sorry for this great loss of a father, spouse, and Kingdom worker for justice.

David Menendez

Ottawa

Posted onFriday, April 16, 2021

Prayers and thoughts with the whole CPJ and Kaduuli families. I am shocked and saddened by this sudden passing. Stephen was a lovely individual who did important work for the vulnerable. I remember having fond conversations with him about refugee rights and football. He will be missed. Rest in peace Stephen.

Joan Munn

Fergus Ontario

Posted onFriday, April 16, 2021

I was listening to an evening on Climate Justice (may have the wrong title). My husband and I met Stephen that evening after the meeting was over. Very passionate about his work. My heart goes out to Stephen's family and friends. May your memories be many and over time comfort you

Ekyana Nulinuli

Etobicoke

Posted onFriday, April 16, 2021

Rest Easy Stephen. Prayers to family en friends. My God see you through.

John Mudeebe

Brampton Ontario

Posted onFriday, April 16, 2021

May your soul RIP OB. May the almighty God bring comfort to your family and friends during this difficult time.

Maki Van Dyke

Rosebud, AB

Posted onFriday, April 16, 2021

I'm so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your colleague and friend. Stephen Kaduuli sounds like an amazing person. May the promise of the resurrection bring you and Stephen's family a measure of comfort and peace.

Allen Aicken

Metro Vancouver

Posted onThursday, April 15, 2021

May the peace of Christ be with all the family of Stephen. Although I have never met him, I profited from his efforts to bring in the Kingdom. Be good o one another. Tell stories. Give thanks. I long with you for a new day.............

Cherilyn Spraakman

Newmarket

Posted onThursday, April 15, 2021

A life of giving and advocating for justice, and a life too quickly gone from us. We will miss Stephen's patient and measured advice when staff and board members of CPJ meet together. May his family be proud of his work and how fondly we remember him.

Nicole Chan

Ottawa

Posted onThursday, April 15, 2021

This is very sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the CPJ team at this time.

Jeannie Baker

Carman, Mb.

Posted onThursday, April 15, 2021

Sincere sympathy to all of Stephen's family, friends, & co-workers

Grace-Edward Galabuzi

Brampton

Posted onThursday, April 15, 2021

Such a tragedy to lose Stephen at this time. May his soul Rest In Peace and may we all continue his life’s cause for justice for all.

Ambrose Olupot

Toronto

Posted onThursday, April 15, 2021

Rest in peace mzee stephen

Besserat Tesfay

Toronto

Posted onThursday, April 15, 2021

May he rest in peace and condolences to his family and loved ones

Jane Crosby

Ottawa

Posted onThursday, April 15, 2021

My condolences go out to Stephen's family and friends for this sudden and tragic loss of such an important person

Janet Stryker

Clinton Ontario

Posted onThursday, April 15, 2021

My sincere sympathy to the family of Stephen Kaduuli at this sad time of your great loss. I am also sad for the CPJ team as you go through a time of sadness and mourning. May you all experience much love and grace in this difficult time. Sincerely, Janet Stryker (long time C.P.J. supporter)

Karen Holmes Eisenhauer

Ottawa

Posted onThursday, April 15, 2021

I am very sorry to hear about Stephen Kaduuli's death. I extend my condolences and best wishes to his family and friends.

Jim Pot

Ottawa

Posted onThursday, April 15, 2021

Though I only met Stephen a few times, I was deeply impressed by his rich faith, humble character, and of course compassionate heart for people in crisis. I'm saddened to have heard of his untimely death from COVID19, and want to express my sincere condolences to all of Stephen's family members, colleagues and close friends. As Stephen himself journeyed with many in need of hope and refuge, may 'the God of all healing counsel' (2 Corinthians 1:3, The Message) come alongside each one of you. Rev. Jim Pot, Knox Presbyterian Church, Ottawa

Johanna Reynolds

Toronto

Posted onThursday, April 15, 2021

Very shocked and saddened by this news. Stephen will be missed - he was a great colleague at the CRS and in recent years i had the pleasure of reconnecting with him at various refugee advocacy events. I am so heart broken for his family. I recall how long and difficult those years were while they were separated. Stephen was a caring and loving human being with a big heart. He will be greatly missed.

Margaret Sagar

Terence Bay NS

Posted onThursday, April 15, 2021

I did not know Stephen but I send my sincere condolences to his wife and family on his sudden death due to COVID. I will keep his family and all the staff in my prayers in this time of grief and loss. May you all find comfort and strength in Love and in cherished memories. Take all the time you need to grieve and I pray you will all find healing and peace. Blessings!

Richard Lowery

Toronto and rural Ontario

Posted onThursday, April 15, 2021

As part of the remarkable CPJ team, Stephen have left his presence in many wonderful ways, I am sure.
I mourn you loss, and for Stephen's dear family
For those of us who remain now, may we celebrate all that we have been given, as we journey on together with his spirit.

Rev Teresa Jones

North Bay, Ontario

Posted onThursday, April 15, 2021

So sorry to learn of Stephen's tragic death. We are holding you, his family and friends, and the whole CPJ staff and network, in prayer.

Marie Cameron

Calgary

Posted onThursday, April 15, 2021

Although I did not know Stephen personally, I have always admired members of the CPJ Staff for their insight, dedication and very intelligent information. It is so sad to hear of another Covid death, especially as I live in a province which does not understand the devastation this virus is causing to so many families. My prayers are with and for Stephen, his family, his CPJ friends and all of those who were privileged to know and work with him.

Christina Watier

Prince Albert, Sask.

Posted onThursday, April 15, 2021

It's with great sadness that with so much Stephen gave of himself to CPJ and lost his life through Covid Pandemic.
I feel bad for his co-workers, who got to know him, and especially his family he leaves behind.
I'm an elderly person and a supporter of CPJ.
May his spirit he leaves behind, makes this work so important, and continue to grow to bring justice for all.

Nancy MacLeod

Kemptville

Posted onThursday, April 15, 2021

I extend my sincere sympathy to family, friends, CPJ co-workers and all who mourn Stephen.

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