Local empowerment and development (LEADUganda)

📢Uganda, let’s tune in! As we conclude the 16 Days of Activism, we’re wrapping up with a powerful conversation you won’t want to miss. Join the X Space hosted by @MableTwegumye as we dive into this year’s theme: Unite to end digital violence against all women and girls.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Women-led solutions work. They are chronically underfunded. Despite a grand bargain commitment to direct 25 percent of humanitarian funding to local actors, contributions have remained well below that target. @DutchMFA @WoordenDaad

𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗿𝘆. 𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿. Women from #refugee communities direct refugee-led organisations that deliver services where the formal system does not reach. They sit on local councils and Refugee Welfare Committees. @DutchMFA

𝗦𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗦 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Women Leading Change in Refuge and Resilience We are lifting the voices of refugee women and calling for their leadership to be recognised and included in the decisions making. @DutchMFA @WoordenDaad #LEADUganda @OPMUganda

Great energy at our #LEADUganda storytelling training! All our 12 partners learned how to communicate impact better, but the key takeaway: know your audience. Thanks to @WoordenDaad for the insightful session. #Storytelling #LEADProject @DutchMFA @OPMUganda @CrrfUganda

Gloria Anana of COW Foundation says the #LEADProject transformed their systems—from Excel to QuickBooks, improved M&E through Solstice, and built staff capacity in communication & GALS. stronger organisations create greater impact. @DutchMFA @WoordenDaad

On this #IWD26, we are reminded that investing in women and girls benefits entire societies. The theme “Give to Gain” calls for moving beyond commitments to real action-creating opportunities, and ensuring women voices shape policies and decisions. #GiveToGain

2025: The year we chose the long road #LEADUganda @DutchMFA @WoordenDaad @Refugees leaduganda.eu/news/looking-b…

Seasons greetings from COW foundation one of our #LEADUganda project partners in Palabek refugee settlement as we look forward to ushering in 2026! @DutchMFA @WoordenDaad

Merry christmas and a happy new year! This festive season, I extend my sincere gratitude to all our #LEADUganda partners and funders @DutchMFA through @WoordenDaad and the refugee and host communities we serve for your trust and collaboration in the year 2025. @hamizauganda

“May this christmas season renew our faith, strengthen our collaboration, and remind us of God’s love through service to others.” - Pr. Julius Onen - Country Rep. Woord en Daad ✨ Merry christmas and a blessed new year 2026! ✨ @OPMUganda @DutchMFA @WoordenDaad

John Jal has congratulated signatories who exceeded the 25% funding threshold for local actors, notably Oxfam,and Plan International. He's encouraging others to join the Charter for Change, #C4CUganda #C4CAnnualDialogueUg

emphasizing that achieving beyond the threshold is a sign of commitment to localization. He's inviting non-signatories, like Maltisa International, to join the movement, and handing over to consultant Ronald Matanda to share more details. #C4CUganda #C4CAnnualDialogueUg

Localization is not only about efficiency it is about justice. It is about ensuring that communities most affected by crises are empowered to lead their own solutions. It is about building a humanitarian and development system that is inclusive, resilient, and sustainable” ~Dr. Stephen Okello- Uganda National NGO bureau #C4CUganda #C4CAnnualDialogueUg

It is important to acknowledge the government’s role in ensuring that the necessary structures and coordination mechanisms are in place to support an effective humanitarian response. ~Dr Stephen #C4CUganda #C4CAnnualDialogueUg

"Localization is about justice, empowering communities to lead their own solutions & building an inclusive, resilient & sustainable system. it's about justice, empowering crisis-affected communities to drive their own solutions & build a better future" ~Dr. Stephen Okello, Uganda National NGO Bureau #C4CUganda #C4CAnnualDialogueUg .

A common oversight is that the greatest obstacle to localization comes not from outside forces, but from within. It resides inside our own organizations. ~ Mr. Micheal, @CAREUganda #C4CUganda #C4CAnnualDialogueUg

"We do valuable work and are grateful for it, but we must intentionally prioritize reflection and documentation to ensure information is readily available for consultants." ~ Mr. Augustine (Dan Church Aid) #C4CUganda #C4CAnnualDialogueUg

As a leader of @C4C_Uganda, I advocate for inclusion and ask: do we truly understand what inclusion means? When we grasp this concept, we can work together more effectively, include diverse voices in programming and activities, and achieve unity in our efforts. #C4CAnnualDialogueUg #C4CUganda

I attended the Annual High-Level Dialogue on Localization in Uganda, organized by C4C, where HDF, as a signatory, actively participated in discussions on increasing direct, flexible funding for local actors. The event brought together powerful representations from several actors.