ActionAid International Uganda

We hosted Actionaid Italy’s Acquisition Team in Kapchorwa LRP. Through field visits and stakeholder interviews, the team documented efforts addressing GBV, FGM, and teenage pregnancy, strengthening collaboration and global advocacy for women’s rights. linkedin.com/posts/actionai…

We held a strategic engagement with @UNIDO Mr. Bruno Otto Tokwiny Country Representative to explore collaboration on women and youth economic empowerment through skills development, entrepreneurship, and stronger participation in industrial value chains.

Today we celebrate the power, resilience, and leadership of women and girls across Uganda and beyond. From community peacebuilders to grassroots leaders, women continue to drive change, defend rights, and shape more just and inclusive societies. #happyWomensDay2026

Participants are sharing powerful testimonies on the positive impact of psychosocial support trainings, highlighting improved emotional well-being, increased confidence, and stronger coping skills within their families and communities.

Today, the Participatory Review and Reflection Meeting continues in Gulu City at Kakanyero Hotel, bringing together women and stakeholders to reflect on progress, share experiences, and develop actionable recommendations to strengthen community participation and resilience.

The Participatory Review and Reflection Meeting in Amuru District concluded with community-driven recommendations to boost women’s participation and resilience. Rwot Otinga Atuka Otto Yai's presence underscored the role of cultural leadership in social transformation.

Evelyn’s story highlights the impact of the African Women Voices for Peace Project. After a bullet injury, she received essential medical care and is now stable. Through the project’s trainings, she has gained confidence and knows where to seek help in her community.

Today in Amuru District, the Participatory Review and Reflection Meeting continues, convening women and community leaders to assess project impact, share experiences, and develop actionable recommendations to strengthen women’s participation and community resilience.

Yesterday’s Participatory Review & Reflection Meeting highlighted the strong impact of women-led community transformation in Kitgum. We call upon the women of Kitgum to continue the good work and lead positive change in their communities.

Grace also shares how the training helped her choose dialogue over violence at home and rebuild family relationships based on respect and faith.

Grace’s story reflects the power of the project: she is now a respected community leader with strong financial literacy skills and a voice in local decision-making.

Through constant trainings, communities in Kitgum have witnessed positive change, for example, parents are prioritising education and sending children to school instead of farms, even as rain seasons shift.

The participatory review provides beneficiaries with a platform to openly discuss what is effective and what needs improvement

Happening Now: The Participatory Review & Reflection Meeting for the African Women Voices for Peace Project is taking place in Kitgum District, uniting women leaders, community members, and stakeholders to review progress.

Thank you to all who participated in the @UmojaWomensRun at @Makerere University. We ran in support of #GBV shelters and the protection of survivors. Let us continue to advocate for sustainable support for shelters nationwide. #RunForShelters #RunForShelters #EndGBV

Come run with us. Come stand with us. On the 14th of February, Makerere University, Freedom Square at 7:00am. Because the future of safety in Uganda is something we must choose, together. #muhozatriviaelle #endgbv #UmojaWomensRun2026 #RunForShelters @MuhozaElle @actionaiduganda

From stories shared, poetry recited, and facts presented on the state of #GBV ⁸shelters in Uganda, one message stood firm: silence is no longer an option. We must speak out, support shelters, and protect survivors starting now. #RunForShelters #EndGBV #LoveIsNotViolent

@MuhozaElle joined the participants on the track, showing that true leadership involves standing with survivors when it matters most. #EndGBV #RunForShelters

Participants warmed up with a shared purpose, to protect dignity, safety, and refuge for survivors of gender-based violence. This run is more than sport it is a stand for justice. #EndGBV #RunForShelters

Today morning, the grounds of Makerere University came alive as participants gathered for the Umoja Women’s Run in solidarity with #GBV shelters across Uganda. #RunForShelters #UmojaWomensRun2026