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Tribute to Peter Kamalingin

Peter started his journey at ActionAid International Uganda as a Field Officer in Kapchorwa. He later took on the role of Regional Policy Officer in Pallisa, where he worked with marginalized

Mubende Residents Begin Receiving Compensation for Land After 24 Years

After 24 long years, previous residents of Kitemba, Kijunga, Kilyamakobe and Luwunga in Mubende district, that were un-lawfully evicted to make room for a German coffee investor to start Kaweri coffee

A resident of Mubende who recently got compensation check on his coffee plantation

Young People Call for Reforms to East African Youth Policy

In April, young people from different parts of Uganda convened at ActionAid International Uganda to review the current EAC youth policy.

“The discussion was whether the East African Youth Policy

Some of the youth who attended take part in a group discussion

Youth Leaders Receive Capacity Building Training

With support from GIZ and in partnership with Faraja Africa Foundation ActionAind International Uganda/Global Platform Apac, hosted and supported delivery of a Capacity Building Program designed to

Participants attend the workshop at the Global Platform in Apac

Human Rights Defenders equipped to overcome land rights violations

On 19 March 2025, ActionAid Uganda, in collaboration with Witness Radio and Action Alliance, held a four-day training for the Human Rights Defenders(HRD) of the community in Mubende District.

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Esther Kisembo of ActionAid speaks to the HRDS

Report Advocates for progress Tax reforms to enhance education funding

In March, 2025, ActionAid International Uganda launched a significant report advocating for progressive tax reforms to enhance funding for education. The report launch took place at Fairway Hotel and

Participants take a group photo at the launch of the report

EU FUNDS €600,000 INITIATIVE TO PROMOTE GIRLS’ RIGHTS IN KARAMOJA

At the end of last year, AAIU received a three-year grant from the European Union of €600,000 (Six hundred thousand euro) to implement the Ending Harmful Practices and Promoting Adolescent Girls’

Women, Peace and Security Report Launched

Recently in Gulu City, ActionAid International Uganda (AAIU) disseminated brief on the state for women in peace and security in Uganda. The brief outlines the continued challenges to recovery and

Participants take a group photo with copies of the brief during the launch

Sabiny Safe Male Circumcision Takes Center Stage in Sebei Region

ActionAid International Uganda, with funding from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) collaborated with Sebei Cultural leaders to officially launch Sapiny Safe Male Circumcision in the Sebei

Samuel Ononge, makes remarks on behalf of Actionaid International  at the event

ActionAid International Uganda Honoured for outstanding GBV Shelters

ActionAid International Uganda(AAIU) was honoured by the Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development on 25 Nov 2024 for delivering critical services to gender-based violence survivors through GBV

Angel Akoth, the GBV Coordinator at ActionAid International receives her award from Hon. Peace Mutuzo