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Country Director of War Child Alliance Uganda, Parwez Anis: Meaningful localization takes more than good intentions. We need stronger coordination between local + international actors, real investment in local orgs’ capacity, and flexible funding.
Happening now at the CEPAD Offices: Validation of CEPAD’s Strategic Plan 2026–2030.
Stakeholders from Arua City, Madi Okollo District & Obongi District, the CEPAD Board, and partners including Charter for Change chair person.
A powerful close at the Women in HDP Leadership Summit.
Julian Joyce Acoko challenged WLOs to act boldly, reject vulnerability narratives, engage with the Feminist Humanitarian Network, and focus on building strong systems—because funding follows intentional leadership.#C4CUganda
Ms. Juliet—2nd Chairperson of @Charter4ChangeUG, Board Chair of CEPAD-WN, and Partnerships Manager at Woord en Daad—moderated a panel at the Women in HDP Leadership Summit, advancing dialogue on women’s leadership and locally led solutions across the HDP Nexus.
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Women Leading the HDP Nexus 💪🏾🌍At the Women in the HDP Leadership Summit by @Charter4ChangeUG, Ms. Suzanne Walisa (OPM) emphasized that women are no longer just beneficiaries—but leaders designing sustainable solutions across the HDP Nexus..#C4CUganda#C4CAnnualDialogueUg
"Today, we welcomed the @WarChildHolland Country Director to our Arua office! 🤝 We shared progress on our STEPS project & discussed ways to boost impact for children, women & youth in West Nile's refugee & host communities @warchildall@CAREUganda
CEPAD-WN today held a hybrid Board Meeting (physical & virtual), bringing together members to review progress and strengthen governance, accountability, and strategic direction.
Grateful to our dedicated Board for guiding CEPAD-WN’s mission of peace, development, and resilience.
“We’re the ones who stay when others leave. COVID proved it. Funding cuts confirmed it. As local actors, we live where the work happens—connecting humanitarian, development & peace efforts.”— Onzia Teopista, ED @CEPAD_WN at #EHF2025 in Brussels. @eu_echo@CAREUganda@warchildall
At #EHF2025, we were inspired by the powerful message in the opening reinspired by@hadjalahbib’s opening at #EHF2025, reaffirming the EU’s unwavering support for those in need. CEPAD stand with
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to uplift vulnerable communities through dignity, compassion & action.