To empower children,girls, and young women living in poverty in the post conflict communities through access to livelihoods, gender &menstrual education,climat
Girls’ Washroom 95% complete with @MundoCooperante support.
Impact: Private, safe space secured → period-related absenteeism ends.
Dignity is now a reality for Lamwo’s rural girls.Thanks @mundocooperante
for the support of girls' education.
#TheRighttobeaGirl@WONDERfdn
In Lamwo, women lack decision-making power over land. Today, ACT Uganda joined other CSOs in a coordination meeting organised by ODOWOL with @uwonet to discuss and understand the situational context for women land rights, map local actors, and strengthen community-led solutions
Child marriage in Northern Uganda is a pressing issue, with an estimated 59% of girls married before 18 . ACT Uganda is tackling this by supporting young mothers in sunflower production & value addition, helping them reclaim their futures @GirlsFirstFund@AcesWorld4All
Two years ago, this young girl joined our VSLA group, and with her savings, she re-enrolled in vocational training. We're proud to share that she's completed a 2-year hair dressing course, ranking top 5 in her class.This is made possible through @GirlsFirstFund support.
📢 Catch us LIVE on YouTube!
Join the Regional Learning & Accountability Event as we discuss collaborative action for Climate Justice in West Nile.
🔴 Watch here: https://t.co/ISP9zUrrll
Special thanks to our donors:
@DKinUganda@NLinUganda@IrlEmbUganda@SwedeninUG
#Climate_Justice #Environmental_Accountability #WestNile #Collaborative_Action
Today, in partnership with @ashfordteaco, we launch the Justice4Tea online #Fundraiser supporting #girls in #STEM. Purchase any of these blends:
- Table Wyne https://t.co/6tauHFGr4h
- Activi-TEA https://t.co/v4lWzJp3e8
- Orchid Green tea https://t.co/wwXJIOrLI3
@AAUW
@KonradAdenauerStiftung & @chapterfour hosted a human rights meeting at the RDC board room, discussing issues such as unlawful arrest, access to justice, and political rights and freedom. A key challenge identified was the attitude of duty bearers. @chapterfourug
We conducted a powerful community dialogue with a focus on alcohol as the driver of forced marriage. Uganda is ranks among the top 10 countries globally for alcohol consumption. This demonstrates
increased vulnerability for our young girls.Thank you to @GirlsFirstFund
support
Schools often fail to eliminate gender disparities, leading to school dropout and child marriage among girls.
To change,we're training educators to promote gender equality in teaching and provide and use gender-sensitive materials, lessons,and language.Thanks @GirlsFirstFund.
If you notice a friend withdrawing, showing sudden mood changes, or becoming fearful of their partner, they might be experiencing intimate partner violence. Let’s learn to recognize the signs & be supportive by listening without judgment & offering resources. @UNWomen