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OGERA alongside other Project Implementing Partners is part of an ongoing EmpowHER Project Orientation Meeting aimed at strengthening Collaboration, Coordination and Effective Joint Implementation of the Project. The Orientation Meeting is enabling Project Partners, Coordinators and Peer Leaders to fully align on roles and responsibilities, implementation strategies, Compliance, key deliverables, and shared goals for the project. The project is funded by @Aidsfonds_intl and coordinated by @UnesoUganda focusing on “Increasing Access, Choice, and Uptake of Various PrEP Options Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Uganda. We look forward to a great partnership and meaningful project impact in the communities we serve.

OGERA is among the CSOs that participated in a Sovereignty Bill 2026 related dialogue organized by CEHURD through the CSMMUA coalition. The dialogue was focused on understanding the Sovereignty Bill 2026 including its implications and contributing constructive feedback. This citizen participation is very essential in shaping laws that protect our nation’s interests and democratic values.

OGERA has participated in a training organized by the Ministry of Health on the Lenacapavir drug. The training has provided participants with a better understanding of this new HIV prevention and treatment option, including how it works, how it is administered, and the communities that could benefit from it the most.

OGERA has conducted community outreaches targeting most at risk community members in various hotspots, including Mukono, Rubaga, Kawempe, Bwaise, Nansana, and in partnership with stakeholders in Kiryandongo. This approach aims to increase the accessibility and availability of HIV prevention services and commodities, as well as unplanned pregnancy prevention methods, among the communities we serve. GERA has conducted community outreaches targeting our community members in various hotspots, including Mukono, Rubaga, Kawempe, Bwaise, Nansana, and partners in Kiryandongo. This approach aims to increase the accessibility and availability of HIV prevention services and commodities, as well as unplanned pregnancy prevention methods, among the communities we serve.

Through OGERA’s DIC Service Delivery Model, we have conducted community led outreaches to create demand, access to and utilization of health commodities among our community members as a way of promoting safer sexual practices. We have distributed essential health commodities such as condoms and lubricants in various priority hotspots within Bundibugyo, Kampala, Mukono and Wakiso districts.

OGERA conducted her 9th Annual General Meeting themed “A Decade of Impact, Growth, & Resilience” which was particularly special as it marked 10 years of OGERA’s transformative service. We launched our new strategic plan & awarded dedicated employees & Peer Navigators. @ajws

OGERA has participated in a five-day Digital Fundraising Training organized by Digi-Con and supported by AJWS, aimed at equipping its partners with the skills to diversify fundraising strategies in response to shrinking funding opportunities.

OGERA is currently participating in a Communication & Advocacy training for contentious issues chaired by RHU through the "EmpowerHer; Ensuring inclusive SRHR delivery for women, Girls and marginalised community" project.

OGERA has participated in a meeting organized by ICWEA (International Community for Women Living with HIV in Eastern Africa) under the project aimed at “Empowering Women and AGYW in HIV Prevention: A community led Advocacy Initiative” The meeting has converged AGYW, Health workers and Women in their diversity to understand the choice manifesto, HIV prevention Research, Women involvement in HIV research, importance of HIV clinical trials, barriers in HIV research, strategies to address the barriers in HIV research and roles of Women in HIV research. The meeting was mainly aimed at strengthening advocacy leadership, deepen community impact, institutionalize women's leadership in research, and strengthen Regional learning.

Through our Drop In Center (DIC) Service Delivery Model, We have carried out our quaterly community outreach program aimed at enhancing access to health commodities and related information among direct beneficiaries. We have distributed health consumables such as condoms, HIV self testing kits and lubricants in our different hotspots within the Central Region such as hotspots in Mukono, Rubaga, Naalya, Bwaise, Mulago and Kawempe. Furthermore, we have conducted a community situation analysis spearheaded by our Peer Navigators attached to different hotspots to assess the community actual challenges, needs and priorities to inform responsive programming.

OGERA participated in a Focus Group Discussion Workshop on Intersecting Risks and Resilience for Women Human Rights Defenders in Uganda organized by Centre for Multilateral Affairs (CfMA). The workshop has been part of the Safety for Voices Project, which seeks to explore the risks, barriers, and protection strategies for Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) in Uganda, with a focus on intersectionality. This initiative further aims at strengthening protection, enhancing resilience, and amplifying the voices of WHRDs in Uganda.

OGERA members have participated in a 6 months Vocational Training Program enabling them to gain practical skills in bakery, candle making, tailoring, liquid & bar soap making among others. This was made possible through our efforts towards advancing livelihood opportunities, information and knowledge as a key strategy towards achieving our Socio-Economic Empowerment and Protection thematic area. With their newly acquired skills, our members are now ready to pursue sustainable income generating opportunities and inspire others in their communities.