ACTOGETHER UGANDA

#Uganda🇺🇬 After 50 years of struggle, 122 families in Jinja’s Soweto settlement now have land titles and a secure place to call home. citiesalliance.org/newsroom/news/… An initiative from @CitiesAlliance w/@jinjacity , @ACTogetherUG & @Makerere Uni funded by @SwissDevCoop. #InclusiveCities #UrbanMigration

We are pleased to join @ICLEIAfrica for the Urban Energy Symposium 🌍💡 Findings from the ENACTUS baseline in the GKMA are being presented to enable data driven discussions to inform urban design. #RenewableEnergyConference&Expo'25

Communities in Nankulabye & Kisenyi 3 co-created solutions for better electricity access under #ElectricityAccessActionResearch  Key local voices on electricity access were captured. The sessions reinforced one truth; community voices are central to sustainable energy access.

Hydroponic Project Update – Kinawataka Exciting progress! We're installing three hydroponic gardens for community beneficiaries. Boosting local climate resilience and advancing food sustainability. 💪

ACTogether Uganda partners with @KCCAUG and the @OPMUganda to train the #LubagaDivision Disaster Risk Management Committee. Full story👇👇 ugnewsline.com/actogether-par… @CitiesAlliance @IIED #LocallyLedAdaptation #GALLA

We’re continuing to unpack the SDI Impact Innovation Initiative. This project focuses on driving sustainable urban development & economic inclusion for young people. The youth in Jinja are actively analysing outcomes and suggesting impactful interventions. 💡

Happening Now in Jinja City! We’re excited to begin unpacking the SDI Impact Innovation Initiative. This will be implemented in Jinja City, with a focus on empowering young people through innovation, collaboration, and real impact. #DignifiedUrbanLife #KyusaEmbeera

Today we wrapped up the FGDs in Nakulabye and Kisenyi III under the ACRC K'la initiative on electricity access in informal settlements. The insights provide an evidence base that will inform the co-creation of desired sustainable solutions for equitable access to electricity.

Hon. Dr. Sam Mayanja @drsam_mayanja, Minister of Lands and Guest of Honour, has officially awarded the people of Mbale City with 1,155 Certificates of Customary Ownership (CCOs) — a major step towards land security and empowerment! #Landawarenessweek2025 #DignifiedUrbanLife

🏡 1,155 residents in Mbale City have secured land rights! With support from @UNHABITAT & @GLTNnews and in partnership with @MLHUD Mbale City Authorities & community leaders; 1155 residents — incl. youth, elderly, widows & PWDs are to receive CCOs during #LandAwarenessWeek.

The Recorders from Northern and Industrial Divisions in Mbale city have concluded the registration process of 1,055 Certificates of Customary Ownership (CCOs) – a big win for tenure security! These will be handed over during the closing ceremony of the Land Awareness Week, 2025.

Happening Now: We’re reviewing our strategic plan 2021-2025 and building consensus on priorities for the 2026–2031 strategic plan of ACTogether Uganda and the National Slum Dwellers Federation of Uganda. 🛠️ We are grounded in community voices, driven by collective action.

🌍 Today's Reflections: Do you have rights over your land? Land issues affect us all—but who’s most vulnerable? Let’s work toward land justice for everyone. The area land committees are also signing the CCOs that were done with support from @UNHABITAT #landawarenessweek2025

National Land Awareness Week continues. Our dedicated team is on ground, actively engaging communities and facilitating the signing of Certificates of Customary Ownership (CCOs).

Yesterday we ended the day with a radio talk show on land related issues. This sparked powerful conversations on land rights, sustainability, and stewardship. Grateful to all who tuned in and shared their voice — the land needs us all. #Nationallandawarenessweek

We are glad to be part of the National Land Awareness Week organised by Ministry of Lands Housing and Urban Development. Stay tuned for exciting updates.

We're discussing preliminary findings from the ENACTUS clean cooking data and key takeaways from the just-concluded East African Hub Meeting in Nakuru, Kenya.

Happening now: Slum Dwellers International leadership and development exchange program home coming workshop. The focus is on presenting the experiences learnt from our counterparts @Wanavijiji_sdi on locally led climate adaptation.

From the heart of Uganda’s informal settlements rise voices of power, purpose, and potential. This International Youth Day, we celebrate the strength and resilience of our young people in the informal settlements.